180 N. Michigan Ave.
   Suite 1700
   Chicago, IL 60601-7463
   312-236-8569
   www.guildfortheblind.org

 “PASSIONATE FOCUS 2009”

A Juried Art Exhibition

for Artists with Vision Loss

Application Deadline: January 30, 2009

All information requested must be completed or the application will be returned. 

Each application entered must include a 35mm slide, photograph, or electronic file that accurately represents the creative work.  Digital format is preferred.  Many stores (e.g. Walgreen's, CVS) that offer photo development will transfer images to digital format.  If you submit a CD with multiple images, please specify the image number on the application.  Email submission is also accepted, but please contact us first for instructions.

Actual pieces of art are not accepted during the application process.

All work must be original and created by an artist who is legally blind.  Pieces displayed in previous Passionate Focus art exhibits will not be accepted.

Artists may submit up to 6 pieces.  There is a $30.00 non-refundable submission fee for all artists.  Make checks payable to Guild for the Blind.

All applications and checks should be sent to: Guild for the Blind, Attn: Passionate Focus, 180 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601.  If you submit by email, please either mail the check in or pay by credit card at www.guildfortheblind.org and click on Donate Now and note Passionate Focus submission in comments field.

A jury, comprised of artists, curators and art educators, has sole responsibility for selecting the pieces which will be included in the exhibit.  The Guild for the Blind regrets that jurors and staff are unable to provide specific feedback on exhibit submissions.  If selected, artists must provide original work submitted for selection.  Substitutions will not be accepted.

Artists are responsible for costs of transporting their work to the Guild prior to the exhibit.  The Guild will pay for return shipment of any unsold work up to $75.00 per artist, any costs over this are the responsibility of the artist.

The Guild for the Blind reserves the right to reproduce accepted artwork in announcements, programs, web sites publications and other communications that report on or promote the event.  Submission of an entry to this competition signifies acceptance of all conditions stated.

If you would like your slides or CD returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your application.

ABOUT YOU—SUBMIT ONE COPY ONLY

Name of Artist:
Address:
Apt. #:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone: Daytime
Evening
E-Mail:

VISION INFORMATION

All entrants must complete the following questions regarding their vision:

Best-Corrected Acuity by Eye:
Right
Left
Restricted Visual Field:    degrees
Name of Eye Disorder:
Age at Onset:
Age Now:_________

In which format would you prefer to receive further correspondence regarding your entry?
Large Print £ Braille £ Audio Tape £ E-Mail £

ARTIST'S BIOGRAPHY—SUBMIT ONE COPY ONLY

Please provide a brief statement about your background, education, artistic training or experience, your approach to art, etc.  This information will be used for publicity on our website and in the program book.

 

ABOUT YOUR ENTRY—SUBMIT ONE COPY PER PIECE

For multiple submissions, photocopy this page and submit one page per work.  A total of six works can be submitted, requiring one completed entry form per piece, one copy of the "About You" cover sheet, and a non-refundable application fee of $30.00.

Artist:
Title of Work:
Medium Used:
Dimensions:
Date Completed:
Value of Piece: $
Is this work for sale?    Yes          No 
(When setting the value of the piece, please keep in mind that this will be the selling price of the piece.  The artist is to receive 70% of this price, the Guild receives 30%.)

If providing a CD with multiple images:     
Image #

 

IF SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION BY EMAIL, PLEASE PRINT AND SIGN THIS PAGE AND MAIL IN WITH YOUR CHECK

 

For more information regarding applications, submissions, or the exhibit itself, please call Cheryl Megurdichian at (312) 236-8569 or send an email to cherylm@guildfortheblind.org.

The Guild cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or theft of your work.

 

Signature:_______________________ Date:____________