NCEG Exhibition Prospectus

NCEG 10th International Juried Enamel Exhibition

"celebrating innovation and tradition in the art of contemporary enameling"

September 6 - October 16, 2010

Statement of Purpose

The Northern California Enamel Guild (NCEG) Juried Enamel Exhibitions offer the opportunity to see the most contemporary and innovative enamel art that is being created. The exhibition includes functional and non-functional, two-dimensional and three-dimensional works that illustrate the wide scope of artwork created by the enameling process.

Sponsored by

The Northern California Enamel Guild

Hosted by

LireilleñGallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art

Important Dates

April 19, 2010 : Deadline for entries
May 10, 2010 : Notifications sent for acceptance
August 11, 2010 : Accepted work due
September 6 - October 16, 2010 : Exhibition held
October 20 - 27, 2010 : Work returned to artists

Submit Entry Form

Submission of artwork is online. Go to the Entry Form and select the images to be entered.

Eligibility

Artists do not have to be a member of NCEG to submit entries for jurying but must be a member to participate in the show. Eligibility of the artist's work includes: Enamel (vitreous glass fired to metal) must be the focus of the work;
* Only original work produced within the last two years is eligible; student work is encouraged;
* Only accepted work that is shown in the submitted digital images will be exhibited;
* Each entrant can submit one to two pieces for the single entry fee of $25;
* All work in the exhibition must be for sale.

Specifications

All work must be suitably prepared for installation. Due to the gallery size, display of large works will be limited. † If you have questions about size or format please contact Anna Tai.

Awards

Three cash juror Awards of Merit will be given. In addition there will be several non-cash awards.

Digital Images

Digital Images are required for jurying. Work will be judged on the basis of digital images only. Digital Image Guidelines: Images must be submitted online in the Entry Form. The images submitted must in jpg format at 300 dpi with the longest dimension between 5 and 7 inches (1500 to 2100 pixels).
* One image for each entry is required. A second image of a entry may be submitted for details.
* The NCEG and Lireille reserve the right to use submitted digital images for publicity and educational purposes.
* Digital images of work in the show will be kept for the NCEG image library.
* For more information contact Anna Tai or for technical help contact Maryland Edwards.

Notification

Notification of jury results will be sent the week of May 10, 2010 by email. If you do not have an e-mail address and wish to have your notification mailed, send a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with sufficient postage for the return of your notification to P.O. Box 254, El Cerrito, CA 94530.

Jurors

Marianne Hunter
Marianne has been an Enamelist since 1967, and has shown and exhibited her work throughout the United States at crafts fairs and juried exhibitions. She is a current member of the Enamelist Society Board of Trustees.

Ana Lopez
Ana is the Assistant Professor of Metalsmithing /Jewelry as well as the History of Crafts at the University of North Texas. She is author of Metalworking Through History: An Encyclopedia (2009, Greenwood Press). She coordinated the Enamelist Society's 2005 Fusion exhibition in Columbus, Ohio. She has exhibited nationally and internationally.

Gretchen Keyworth
Gretchen is the Fuller Craft Museumís Director Emeritus and Chief Curator. In 2008, under her direction, the Museum originated the exhibition, Edge of the Sublime, Enamels by Jamie Bennett. Keyworth co-founded Signature Galleries and Grohe Glass Gallery and has also served as director or advisor for several prominent craft shows, including Crafts at the Castle, CraftBoston, and Fine Furnishings, Providence. Prior to her appointment at the Museum, she served as Director of Cultural Promotions for the City of Bostonís Office of Cultural Affairs.

Insurance and Liability

Artists are responsible for transportation and insurance of accepted work to and from the exhibition. The NCEG and Lireille assume no responsibility for damage or loss while work is in transit. Work will be insured while on display at Lireille with the exclusion of any damage due to acts of God.

Sales

Artists will determine the retail (selling) price of each piece on the application, keeping in mind that Lireille will receive a 50% commission if work is sold.

NCEG Membership

To participate in the exhibition, you must be a member of the NCEG. Artists are invited to join the NCEG at any time through the Membership tab on this website without entering the exhibition, or may include a Membership Form to join with this exhibition entry.

About Lireille - Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art

Lireille - Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art, located on Piedmont Avenue in an upscale shopping area of Oakland, is dedicated to promote art jewelry awareness and availability to the general public and push the creativity boundaries in art jewelry. The gallery is a museum-style gallery that carries contemporary art jewelry and fine arts from emerging and nationally acclaimed artists. Here you will find hand-made one-of-a-kind jewelry including contemporary art jewelry in engagement rings and commitment and wedding bands. For more information, visit www.lireille.com.

For general information contact exhibition chairs:Anna Tai