Gallery Ring - "The Spring Countdown Show" Online Art Contest

Gallery Ring announces an online contest and exhibition

which anticipates and celebrates the arrival of Spring!

One artwork will be selected and revealed every day

starting March 1st until March 19th, 2024 ending in a group show of 19 artworks.

For the first 12 days, the official selections will be revealed in random order.

The following and remaining 7 days will be reserved for the top artworks,

which will count down from 7th place to the 1st place winner

and the first day of Spring:

March 19th.

**Artworks with a bit of Spring in them are preferred.**

DEADLINE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH 2024

ENTRY TERMS AND GUIDELINES

Artist eligibility

- must be 18 years or older

- can be emerging or established

- must be able to communicate in English or Spanish

Fee

-  $20 US for 1-3 images of separate artworks

-  artist can submit more than once if he or she would like more than 3 artworks to be considered

-  entry fees are NOT refundable and do NOT guarantee entry into the exhibition

Awards

-  March 1st to March 12th - Official Selections in random order

-  March 13th to March 15th - 7th to 5th place CRYSTAL AWARDS

-  March 16th - 4th place EMERALD AWARD

-  March 17th - 3rd place RUBY AWARD

-  March 18th - 2nd place SAPPHIRE AWARD

-  March 19th - 1st place DIAMOND AWARD

-  all 19 artists receive a digital Award Certificate and top winners also receive a special,

digital Award Page announcing the news, which is ideal for use in portfolios, websites, clientele newsletters and social media.

Media

-  two-dimensional works done by hand are eligible such as paintings and drawings

-  photography, digital, mixed media, print work and collage are eligible

- sculpture, crafts, jewellery, fabric art and similar media are ineligible

-  video and sound are ineligible

Criteria

Gallery Ring looks for originality, mastery of medium, strong overall design and composition,

creative and clear interpretation of theme and a solid, arresting impression and intention in each artwork.

Artist Statement

(recommended but not required)

- maximum 150 words

An artist statement is written in the first person and explains the artist’s purpose and inspiration

for his or her overall practice or for the pieces submitted.

It does NOT give the life story of the artist - that is a biography.

- will not be a factor during the jurying process but will be used in Award Pages for the top winners

- will be edited if they surpass the word limit or if they are structurally and/or grammatically incorrect

Image requirements

-  only 1 artwork and 1 frontal viewpoint per image is permissible

-  cannot exceed 2MB

-  in jpg format

-   files must be labeled as Last name-Title of Art.jpg  (example:  Jones-Sunrise.jpg)

-  cropped to show only the artwork - frames, mat, other backgrounds and watermarks are unacceptable

-  clear, without glares and in focus

Artist notification of results

- all artists will be notified about the results regarding their submissions via email when the show is posted online

(approximately between one and two weeks after the respective deadline)

- this is when artists will receive their digital Award Certificates, Award Pages, Plaques and Vouchers

Sales

Artwork does not have to be for sale.  Gallery Ring does not handle sales of art or

take a commission but will direct inquiries to the artist.

Newsletter subscription

Upon submission, artists will automatically be added to Gallery Ring’s email list

and will receive future announcements and newsletters.

If the artist prefers not to be on this list, he or she can email Gallery Ring and be removed.

Policy

-  once the submission deadline has been reached, no image substitutions or changes will be permitted

-  all artwork must be original and not done with help from teachers or be copied from work by other artists or photographers

-  artwork that's offensive, violent, vulgar, distasteful or negative in any way against humans or animals is unacceptable

-  artwork that is political is unacceptable

-  artwork must not have been previously shown on this site

-  all decisions regarding exhibitions and winners are final

-  all selected artwork must remain in the exhibition for the entire duration - early withdrawals are not permitted

-  artists' contact information will not be shared with external parties or groups

-  Gallery Ring reserves the right to cancel, extend or change deadline or exhibition dates or content at any time

Usage Rights

By submitting above, the artist who has his or her artwork selected for an exhibition agrees that Gallery Ring is granted usage of the artwork for display, promotion, marketing, email newsletters, press releases and for use on the Gallery Ring website and Instagram.  The artist's name will be displayed with the artwork.  The artwork and artist's name will also be archived on this site and will be available for public view.  The artist maintains all copyrights of the images of artworks.  Images will not be resold, copied, exchanged or downloaded from this site.