GALEX is the combination of the words Galesburg and Exhibit. What began as a regional exhibition has grown into a national competition and exhibition celebrating its 57th year. Open to artists working in all mediums, this year's juror, Jenny Chi, who is an active artist and educator and travels extensively in Italy, will award over $2,500 in prizes, choosing over 70 works for the exhibition.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: January 27, 2024 at 11:59pm
ELIGIBILITY
• GALEX is open to all artists residing in the United States.
• All work must have been completed within the last three years and MUST NOT have been previously shown in the Galesburg Community Arts Center galleries or gift shop.
• Art must be the original work of the artist.
• All mediums are accepted; however, work is not to exceed 100 pounds or be unstable.
• Two-dimensional work may not exceed four feet in either length or width and work that hangs must be wired and/or ready to hang. Plexiglas is preferred for framed work.
• No work will be suspended from the ceiling.
• One entry (up to three individual pieces) allowed per artist.
JUROR
Jenny Chi graduated from New York Academy of Art and is an active artist and educator who travels extensively in Italy. Jenny’s many awards include the White House Blue Ribbon Christmas Project, the Duval County Artist in Residence, Carl Steinsieck Memorial and George Sugarman Foundation. Her recent mini documentary series is aired with Urbana Public Arts Program in “Art Now” episode 84. She is currently the Professor in the Art Department at Eastern Illinois University, where she teaches courses in Painting and Drawing.
Inspired by the human figure, Jenny Chi paints in a style reminiscent of the old masters, conducting a personal, sometimes rather sly dialogue with the Italian Renaissance in particular. Her amicable appropriation of the Best of the West makes one aware of art not just as finished work but as a way of seeing, an inexhaustible language that can be learned and shared and always retains the power of saying new things.
“GALEX 57 National Juried Competition and Exhibition welcomes artists of diverse backgrounds and expertise. I look for artwork that shows excellent use of materials, and innovative concepts. I believe Art is an intellectual exercise, I am especially interested in artwork that communicates with its audience on different levels of emotions and symbolism.”
AWARDS
Blick Art Materials Purchase Award $1000
One piece is chosen each year to expand the Art Center’s Permanent Collection. The artwork is not returned to the artist, $1000 is awarded regardless of the price of the piece. It is optional to be considered, please indicate whether your piece is eligible - mark your application and identification form, included with notification, with a yes or no.
Lonnie Eugene Stewart Award of Excellence $600
Merit Award $400
Medallion Award $300
Kent Leasure Memorial Fine Print Award $100
Robert Reed Memorial Sculpture Award $150
IMPORTANT DATES
January 27 ............................…........... entry deadline
February 12 ..................……............ notifications sent
February 24 .............................. artwork due by 4pm
March 9, 5pm ..................………….... exhibition opens
April 6 .............................………........exhibition closes
April 8, 9, 10.... artwork must be picked up or shipped back to artist (GCAC is not responsible for artwork abandoned more than 30 days after the close of an exhibition)
ENTRY FEE AND PROCESS
The non-refundable entry fee is $25 per artist for up to three works of art (3 images and/or video), or $20 for current members of the Galesburg Community Arts Center. Renew your membership or become a new member now!
All entries are to be submitted digitally through www.callforentry.org (CaFÉ). Please retain a copy of the information you provide on the entry form. If you have not registered with CaFÉ, setting up your portfolio is free. After completing the entry information, a credit card number or check number will be required to confirm the entry process. CaFÉ requires all images to conform to a specific format, please review the instructions and tutorials for formatting images and entering before beginning the actual entry process. Entries will be accepted through the CaFÉ website through January 27, all entries must be completed by 11:59 CST on January 27, 2024. Accepted works that do not reasonably meet the quality indicated in the image can be refused. The Art Center reserves the right to reject any work that is not structurally sound or ready to hang. For technical assistance with your entry, please see https://www.callforentry.org/cafehelp.phtml or contact cafe@westaf.org.
ACCEPTED DELIVERY/RETURN OF ARTWORK
Artists are responsible for the cost of ALL shipping. The Art Center prefers the use of a prepaid shipping label (UPS or FedEx) sent with the piece for return shipping. All shipped works will be returned in original containers with original packing. If selected, instructions for shipping and picking up or returning artwork will be sent to the artist during the notification process.
SALES
All sales made during the exhibition are subject to a 30% sales commission. Work that is not for sale may be submitted, but the insurance value must be listed.
LIABILITY
All accepted work is insured for up to $1,000 for the duration of the exhibition. The Art Center is not responsible for items damaged due to improper packing or from damages that occur in transit. Work will not be insured for more than the retail value.
DECLARATIONS
• The Galesburg Community Arts Center reserves the right to photograph works for the purpose of documentation, education and publicity.
• The Galesburg Community Arts Center is not responsible for work left longer than 30 days after the close of the exhibition.
• The Juror reserves the right to reject any work not conforming to eligibility requirements.
• Sending an entry to this exhibition constitutes agreement with all conditions of the prospectus.
For questions about exhibition guidelines, please contact exhibition@galesburgarts.org.