Submission Deadline: Saturday, February 1, 2025.
OVERVIEW
The Arts HQ Gallery is seeking Arizona artists specializing in Pop-art for their upcoming Fantasma: Pop-Art Exhibit. The exhibit will feature original 2D and 3D artwork depicting popular culture of superheroes, sci-fi characters, television and movies, political lampoons, anime, and traditional Pop-art styling. The Arts HQ Gallery is located at 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Ste 102, Surprise, AZ. The exhibit will run February. 21-March 27, 2025. Submission deadline: Feb. 1.
ELIGIBILITY
This opportunity is open to professional artists 18 and older living in Arizona.
CRITERIA:
- Each entry must be the artist’s original work. Prints are only accepted for digital artwork or photography.
- Visual themes and media should depict pop culture, however please consider the nature of viewership as the Arts HQ Gallery does cater to families and children.
- Due to the nature of trademarked characters in fan art, all artwork must be original in design and conceptualization.
- All 2D artwork must be properly framed and/or wired, not to exceed 20 lbs. Saw tooth is acceptable.
- Selected work must include a label or identification on the back of the work, including the name of the artist and title, medium and price. Price will include our 25% commission.
*WVA board and staff reserves the right to refuse any work based on its inability to meet the criteria, inability to be displayed safely and without difficulty, or inappropriateness in themes or content.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 4 entries per submission.
- Entries must include an image of each piece (images must be at least 300 dpi and .jpg or .png format.), along with the title, size, medium, and price for each.
- Biography of the artist
- Description / story behind the work.
- Website and Instagram handles if applicable.
- All entries must be completed and received by midnight on the deadline date. Late submissions will not be considered.
SELECTION
Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of West Valley Arts Council staff members and key partners.
EXHIBIT INFORMATION
The Fantasma, Pop-art exhibit will open Friday, February 21, 2025 with an opening reception from 5-7pm at the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise, AZ, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, ste 102. During the opening, artists are encouraged to attend to share their art and story with fellow artists, visitors, and patrons. The exhibit will run through March 27, 2025. Artists are responsible for delivery and pick up of their artwork to the Arts HQ Gallery. Pick up will be following the exhibit on Friday, March 28 or Saturday, March 29, 10am-1pm.
Promotion for the exhibit will be featured on the West Valley Arts Council website, newsletters, and social media via Facebook and Instagram. Artists are also encouraged to promote the exhibit in tandem on their own social media platforms.
SCHEDULE / TIMELINE
Submission Deadline…………………..….Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025
Notice of acceptance………………………..Monday, Feb. 3, 2025
Accepted works delivered to gallery……….Friday, Feb. 14 or Saturday, Feb. 15, 10am-1pm
Exhibition Opening Reception……………...Friday, Feb, 21, 5-7pm
Artwork Pickup…………Friday, Feb. 28 or Saturday, Feb. 29, 10am-1pm
Featured artists are also invited to have an extension of their artwork in prints, stickers, or small works in our adjacent gift shop throughout the exhibit.
QUESTIONS - Email gallery@westvalleyarts.org