A Different Vision returns to Plymouth Center for the Arts in August 2022! This unique and popular exhibition breaks traditional barriers by actively encouraging all visitors to experience and explore the art on display through touch and other senses. The experience challenges the notion that sight is essential for creating and enjoying exceptional art, while emphasizing touch as a fundamental part of our daily lives and overall sensual experience.
Specifically designed to include visually impaired visitors to the Center, A Different Vision 2D and 3D artworks will be available to be touched and considered by all.
Eligibility
All sighted and non-sighted artists are eligible. Artwork must be both visual appealing and engaging for the blind with no sharp edges. This is an open non-juried exhibition that demonstrates how art can be made accessible to blind and partially sighted individuals.
Awards
First Place $150. Second Place $100. Third Place $50. Two Honorable Mentions.
Important 2022 Dates
-Submissions: July 11 to August 11
-Judging: August 17-18 (Judge: Preston Saunders)
-Drop-off: Sunday, Aug 14, 4-7pm or Monday, Aug 15, 8-10am
-Announcement of Awards: August 19
-Opening Reception: August 20th, 3-7pm
Drop-Off at Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth MA 02360
Sunday August 14, 4-7pm and/or Monday August 15, 8-10am. Unless pre-approval is requested, all artworks must be dropped off during these two periods.
Announcement of Awards
Winners will be notified by August 19, prior to the opening reception, and are encouraged to receive their award and ribbons in person.
Shipping
If you plan to ship, please use the “Contact Us” link on our website to email us to request shipping instructions. Artwork must arrive at Plymouth Center for the Arts August 3-12.
Opening Reception
Saturday, August 20th from 3-7pm
Pick-Up
Sunday September 11, 4-7pm and/or Monday September 12, 8-10am.
Pre-paid, shipped items will be returned within 30 days.
Entry Procedures
Registration is online: http://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry
Please ensure, after registering/paying for your entry, that you upload an image(s) of your artwork to Smarter Entry. This step is required to complete your registration.
The information entered in Smarter Entry (price, title, artist name, etc.) will be used to create online and gallery labeling and pre-printed registration forms. When entering information, please use appropriate spelling and capitalization.
For help posting your artwork on Smarter Entry please contact us via the “Help: Contact Support” link on the Smarter Entry sign-in page.
For help photographing your artwork please contact us at https://artsplymouth.org/contact-us
Fee - $15.00 fee for first entry, $10.00 for additional entries. Artists may submit up to two entries per person. *Entry fees are non-refundable.
Specifications
-Work must be original.
-Work must be accompanied by an artist’s statement available on Smarter Entry (100 characters maximum).
-Work must be sturdy enough to withstand repeated handling and touching.
-Work should not include any sharp or fragile objects.
-3-D works include but are not limited to fiber, textiles, clay, metal, wood or glass.
-3-D works must be appropriate for display on standard folding tables.
-2-D media should have strong textural qualities.
-If applicable, 2-D work must be framed, fully dry, signed, properly wired (no saw tooth hangers) and ready for hanging. Wires must be taut and strong, securely attached to frame at about 1/3 of the distance from the top of the piece.
-Work must not exceed 48” in any dimension. Floor art is acceptable.
-Work that is not display-ready will not be included.
-PCA Gallery Committee has the final discretion of artwork that will be displayed.
Sales
Plymouth Center for the Arts encourages artists to submit works for sale. If applicable, all prices include frames. A 30% commission will be taken on Plymouth Center for the Arts member sales and 40% on non-members. Sold works must remain on exhibit until the close of the show.
Plymouth Center for the Arts does not facilitate negotiation of the cost of an artwork between a buyer and a seller. If there is negotiation between the buyer and seller that does not include Plymouth Center for the Arts during the duration of, or as a result of, a Plymouth Center for the Arts show, the reduction in price of the artwork will be deducted from the artist’s share of the sale.
Liability
The Plymouth Guild, Inc. will not be responsible for fire, theft, loss or damage of any nature. Artwork is submitted at the artist’s risk.
For more information, visit artsplymouth.org.
