From The Pastoral to the Political

Food production, land use, and the building of community are interconnected themes. What is the relationship between the local food movement, farming and how we look at issues such as agribusiness, GMOs, and man-made chemicals? How has the preservation of land and natural resources become vital? The various local food movements found across the country have helped build their communities and created new economies.

This national juried exhibition seeks to explore the potential of artists within this dialogue. What do artists have to say about localism, how are they responding to these issues in their work, and what can contemporary art add to this discussion?

Exhibition Dates: Saturday, October 15th- Saturday November 12th, 2016

JUROR
Leah Niederstadt, Professor of Museum Studies, Art History and Curator of Permanent Collections at Wheaton College.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to works of any medium exploring the concept of gender. 3D limited to 100 lbs and must fit through a 5’10” x 6’8” door. 2D must fit through said door.

ENTRY FEE
Each artist may submit 3 entries for $30. Judging will be done from digital files. Fees are non-refundable.

GUIDELINES
Work should be submitted either electronically via email to info@heragallery.org with “Pastoral to Political” in the subject line or mailed out on a CD or USB thumb drive.

• Files should contain jpeg images of work; an image list that contains artist name, address, phone numbers, email, title of work, year completed, medium, dimension (h x w x d) and price.
• Jpegs must be 300 dpi and maximum 1024 pixels on the longest side.
• Video Submissions MUST be in either low resolution or H.264 format.
• Extra detail images will NOT be sent to the juror. One image per submission.
• Image Name: TitleofWork_WxHxD
  (dimensions) ex: Untitled_5x7x1.jpg

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE
Hera Gallery will contact artists by Wednesday, Sept. 7th regarding the inclusion of their artwork into From the Pastoral to the Political.

DELIVERY
Local delivery instructions will be sent to all accepted artists.

Return Shipping: Artist is responsible for all shipping costs and shipping containers. Artist must include prepaid return shipping label.

SALES
Hera Gallery retains a 30% sales commission

INSURANCE
Although the utmost care will be taken in handling your work, Hera Gallery assumes no responsibility for damage, loss, or theft. Artists are responsible for their own insurance.

PHOTOGRAPHY/PUBLICITY
Hera Gallery reserves the right to photograph work for publicity. By entering this exhibition, you agree to the use of your name, likeness, certain personal information, and artwork in any publicity material or documentation developed for the exhibition.

Checklist:
___ Email or CD/USB with Digital Images
___ Application form Signed or Image List with Contact Info
___ Check or Online Payment

Digital Submission to:
info@heragallery.org
Subject Title: PASTORAL TO POLITICAL
Please allow 72 HOURS for processing.

About:
Founded in Wakefield, Rhode Island in 1974, Hera Gallery/Hera Educational Foundation was a pioneer in the development of alternative exhibition spaces across the country in the 70s. Hera Gallery was one of the earliest women’s cooperative galleries in the US and is unusual in having been established in a non-urban setting. Although many of these galleries no longer exist, Hera is proud to have not only continued but also expanded our programs, exhibitions, and events.

Hera Gallery
10 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-789-1488