The 15x15 was on view through Monday, June 22, and sales from the exhibition benefit both the exhibiting artists and current art students through support of the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Questions about the works in the show should be directed to the Alumni Office by calling 410.225.2397.
A 50% commission on the sale of any work sold during the exhibition will benefit the scholarship fund - 50% of the sale price will be paid to the artist. The Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded annually to a meritorious student of any major and is funded by MICA's Alumni Association. A national network of alumni and community of artists encompassing MICA graduates and former students, the Association helps to keep alumni involved with the College and each other through a variety of activities and events.
The 2008 Alumni Association Scholarship recipient was Franz Amelang. Franz is from Germantown, Tennessee, and will graduate in May 2009 with his BFA in painting. To view Franz's work and read his blog, please visit his website.
Entry Requirements and Conditions
All MICA alumni are invited to exhibit one electronic image of an original artwork which may not exceed the size requirement of 15 inches in any dimension (including framing, matting, and/or boxes).
There are no restrictions regarding medium, theme or subject matter.
All artwork exhibited online must be for sale. Please price your work according to its market value.
A 50% commission on the sale of any work sold during the exhibition will benefit the scholarship fund - 50% of the sale price will be paid to the artist.
MICA reserves the right to refuse any artwork that it deems to be improperly presented, unsafe, damaged, or fails to meet the size, framing, and hanging standard outlined here.
The electronic image is expected to be submitted in the appropriate requirements defined. If images are not submitted in the appropriate format by the deadline, participants will be excluded from the online exhibition.
An entry fee of $20.00 is required by all participating alums. This non-refundable fee must accompany the completed registration form and be received by the Alumni Office no later than Friday, April 24, 2009.
If work is sold, artist's Social Security number & home address (no P.O. Boxes) are required to receive payment.
End of Show Procedures
Artists whose work is sold during the online exhibition will be notified by the Alumni Office once the show has ended.
Sold artwork, which must be securely framed and ready to hang, will be shipped to MICA at the expense of the artist. Please include artwork and artist information.
Upon arrival to MICA, artwork is reviewed to ensure it meets entry requirements and represents the image displayed online during the sale.
Artwork is then shipped to the purchaser at the expense of the Alumni Office.
Once the work has been reviewed and approved by the Alumni Office, a commission check for 50% of the sale price will be paid to the artist.
**Detailed instructions will be provided to the artist at end of show.
Conditions Covering Works Sold
Care & Preservation
The Maryland Institute, College of Art (MICA) will give objects left in its custody the same care provided for similar property of its own.Evidence of damage to objects at the time of receipt or while in MICA's custody will be reported immediately to the lender. The lender certifies that the objects lent are in good condition and will withstand ordinary strains of packing and transportation.
Transportation and Packing
Cost of shipping and packing to the purchaser will be borne by MICA through the required Entry Fee. Object will be shipped in the same or similar materials as received.
Publicity & Publication
Unless notified in writing, MICA assumes the right to photograph and reproduce photographs of the loan for purposes of education and publicity as may be related to the exhibition. Objects will be insured by MICA according to the terms of its policy for fine art objects.
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