Call for Entries
The Mudflat Cup Show!

Prospectus

 

ELIGIBILITY

• Artists over 18 residing in the US or Canada

• Work(s) must be completed within the last 3 years

• Only original works will be accepted. Accepted works must be the same as the work that is sent. No substitutions will be accepted.

• Work must be functional (with no major cracks or flaws).

• Cup prices should not exceed $180, and should be priced individually and not as a set.

• Work must be ready to be installed upon delivery if accepted.

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APPLY
Artists may submit up to 4 entries with 1 image per entry.

FEES
In order to make applying to this show more accessible and remove barriers for artists, there is no entry fee to apply.

ENTRY PROCEDURES

• Fill out the application form.

• Each image should be at least 200 dpi and a minimum of 1200px on the small dimension.

• Images should be sent as JPEGs or PNGs.

• Please label each piece with lastname_firstinitial_entry# (example: one entry with a detailed shot would be Smith_J_1a.jpeg and Smith_J_1b.jpeg).

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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PHOTOGRAPHY
Participating artists must allow Mudflat studio and gallery visitors to photograph work that is on display for promotional and educational purposes. Images of accepted works will be used by Mudflat for promotional purposes (website, publications, social media sharing, printed publications).

SALES
All works must be for sale. This is a cash-and-carry exhibition: when a cup is purchased, it is released to the buyer at the time of purchase and removed from the exhibition space. Because of this, the display will change over the course of the show, and purchased pieces will not remain on view through the closing date. Each accepted entry is a single piece, and artists will not be asked to restock or replace sold work.

All accepted pieces will be listed for sale online following the opening reception. Pieces purchased online will be taken from the display at the point of purchase and either shipped to the buyer or packed for pickup at the studio. Mudflat will use digital images of selected works to sell artwork online as well as on the premises. A 50% commission will be retained by Mudflat. Payment for sold artwork(s) will be mailed no later than 2 weeks after the show closing.

SHIPPING
Artists are responsible for shipping or delivery of accepted work(s) to Mudflat and are responsible for ensuring that the work(s) is packed in a safe manner to travel to and from Mudflat. Please see below for shipping guidelines. Mudflat is not responsible for pieces broken or lost in transit. No substitutions will be accepted. Unsold work will be shipped back to the artist following the close of the show, and Mudflat will pay for return shipping. Any work that is hand-delivered must be picked up. Any work left at Mudflat 90 days past the closing date of the exhibition will be considered an in-kind donation to Mudflat Studio. All work(s) must be received by the shipping deadline, or they may be excluded from the show. Work should be shipped to: Mudflat Studio, c/o Kate Kuligowski, 81 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145

SHIPPING GUIDELINES
To ensure the safe delivery and return of your artwork, please adhere to the following shipping requirements:

Packaging:

All work must be shipped in sturdy, quality cardboard boxes. Double boxing is acceptable and encouraged for fragile pieces. Please do not use wooden crates, plastic totes, or other non-cardboard containers. If artists prefer to ship in wooden crates, totes, etc., the artist will be responsible for return shipping costs.

Packing Materials:

Use only clean, reusable packing materials such as bubble wrap, packing peanuts, foam, or other professional cushioning materials. Do not include personal items such as towels, blankets, pillows, or clothing as packing materials.

Weight Limit: Individual packages must not exceed 45 pounds.
Insurance: Standard shipping insurance will be provided in return shipping. Artists requiring additional insurance coverage beyond the standard rate are responsible for purchasing and paying for supplemental insurance.

Return Shipping: Because this is a cash-and-carry show, some or all of your work may sell before the exhibition closes. Unsold work will be returned to you after the show closes, and it may arrive in a different box than the one you shipped it in. For example, if you submit four cups and three sell, the remaining cup will be packed in a box sized for that piece rather than in your original shipping box. Mudflat will choose a box that fits what is being returned and will pack it safely, reusing your packing materials where appropriate. If all of your work sells, Mudflat will keep or recycle your packing materials. Please include any special packing instructions with your shipment. 

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Accepted artwork may not be withdrawn prior to the closing date of the exhibition. Sold work will be released to buyers at the time of purchase. Mudflat Studio reserves the right to exclude work from the exhibition that arrives damaged, is unstable, has major flaws (such as cracks in food surfaces), or differs from the originally submitted entry images. Pieces must be ready for exhibition and be able to be installed by Mudflat staff.

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