DESCRIPTION

All current CTAC Guild Members are invited to participate in this annual salon style exhibition, on view in the Gilbert and Bonfield Galleries, between January 16, and February 22, 2025, in Petoskey. We expect to present over 300 works from our Guild Members. The opening reception will be on Saturday, January 18, 3-5 pm.

DETAILS

• Guild members may submit a maximum of three 2D, 3D, or video works.
• 2D works must not exceed a maximum dimension of 36" in any direction, including framing, and must be prepared with picture wire for installation (no claws or hooks).
• We have a variety of pedestal sizes for 3D works. However, if the base of your 3D work is larger than 20 x 20 inches and requires a pedestal, and/or if your 3D work requires special installation, please reach out to Sheila with the dimensions, and/or special installation needs to make sure that we can accommodate your work (we will do our best!).
• Video works must not exceed 2 minute durations, and must be resized to fit 1920 x 1080.
• Due to the large number of works, we can not guarantee transportation between our Traverse City and Petoskey locations, and must be strict about the number and sizes of works, as well as installation hardware requirements and deadlines. However, if you are interested in carpooling artworks between locations, please reach out to Brian by December 13, 2024 (brian@crookedtree.org).
• If you have any questions, reach out to Sheila at sheila@crookedtree.org. 

TIMELINE

• Interest in carpooling artworks to Petoskey contact: Brian brian@crookedtree.org by December 13, 2024 (see below for more information.)
• Contracts and inventory due by December 19, 2024 (email to  sheila@crookedtree.org)
• Deliver Work: Monday, January 6 - Wednesday, January 8, 2025 between 10 am and 5 pm. (Contact sheila@crookedtree.org, or alissa@crookedtree.org to arrange early delivery.)
• Exhibit opens: Thursday, January 16, 2025. 
• Opening Reception: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 3-5 pm 
• Exhibit Dates: January 16 - February 22, 2025
• Pick-up unsold work: February 25 -  February 28, 2025.
• (Works to be return-shipped must arrive in or be accompanied by a reusable shipping container with prepaid postage.)  

Sign-up now to indicate your intent to participate by using this link to a survey. 

If you have trouble with the form, email CTAC's Visual Arts Director, Sheila, at sheila@crookedtree.org to indicate your intent to participate.

The exhibition agreement, terms, and inventory form can be found here.  Please read the agreement carefully, as some terms have been updated, and the contract contains more information. All participating artists must submit a signed exhibition agreement, including item inventory information, by December 19, 2024 via email or post.

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For Guild Artists Outside the Petoskey Region Interested in Carpooling Artwork:

Must confirm participation in carpool by December 13 with brian@crookedtree.org

Once confirmed:

Please bring your safely wrapped artworks (ie: bubble wrapped, protected by cardboard, boxed, etc) to Crooked Tree Arts Center Traverse City during the following times:

• Monday–Friday, December 16–20: 9 AM–5 PM
• Saturday, December 21: 10 AM–4 PM

Important Notes:

• All artwork needs to be prepped for transportation (bubble wrapped, boxed, etc.)
• Bubble bags and other protective materials will be available for purchase for artworks that arrive without adequate wrapping.
• All artwork must be wired for hanging—this is mandatory. A self-serve wiring station (donation-based) will be available during drop-off for any artwork that needs wiring.
• Size limitations for artwork will be enforced. Any pieces exceeding the size limit cannot be accepted due to space constraints and fairness.