To Be on View May 5 – August 5, 2012

The Columbus Museum announces a call to artists for its upcoming exhibition, Past Is Present: Contemporary Approaches to Historical Decorative Arts and Design. 

Contemporary artists are breathing new life into techniques and forms found in centuries-old American decorative arts and design.  This exhibition will explore reinterpretations of textile work, including embroidery and beadwork; ceramics, such as transfer ware and figurines; portraiture, including miniature paintings and silhouettes; furniture-making, such marquetry and tall-case clocks; stained glass; and other traditional American decorative arts forms.  The exhibition will be accompanied by a 16-page publication.
                                   
Eligibility:

Open to all artists residing in the Continental United States. The Columbus Museum encourages innovative and progressive work that utilizes a diversity of art forms and media.

How to Submit Your Work:

Please send 5-10 images at least 300 dpi on CD. Label all images with title and submit a corresponding image list. The image list should include the title, date, dimensions, and medium (please list specific materials for mixed-media work). Please also include a current resume and artist statement. Do not send original artwork, slides, master tapes, catalogues or reviews. Materials without self-addressed stamped envelope will not be returned.

All materials must be postmarked before October 1, 2010; they may hand-delivered by that date to the Columbus Museum, located at 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, Georgia 31906, if preferred.   

There is no submission fee.

Electronic Media Work: 

Submit a sample of work(s) up to 30 minutes on DVD.  (Complete work may exceed this running time.) Samples should be accompanied with label copy (title and date), length of running time, artist statement and resume. Materials without self-addressed stamped envelope will not be returned.

Send materials to:

The Columbus Museum
Exhibition Open Call
Kristen Miller Zohn
Curator of Collections and Exhibitions
1251 Wynnton Road
Columbus, GA 31906

Selection:

Artists who are selected for the exhibition will be contacted by December 1, 2010. 

Selected Works and Delivery:

All works must be professionally presented and ready for installation by April 1, 2012. The Columbus Museum will be responsible for shipping and will provide insurance for artwork traveling to and from the Museum premises. All artwork will be insured for the duration of the exhibition.

About the Columbus Museum:
Founded in 1953, the Columbus Museum is one of the largest museums in the Southeast and is unique for its dual concentration on American art and regional history, displayed in both its permanent collection as well as temporary exhibitions.  Our collection of American drawings, paintings, sculpture and decorative arts represents almost 300 years of artistic development. The Museum is a strong supporter of contemporary artists throughout our region and the country.

Read the Museum's mission statement and history.