ELIGIBILITY:

• URBAN SKETCHERS MANIFESTO: All sketches must comply within these guidelines
• MEMBERSHIP: The exhibition is open to any member of Urban Sketchers, 18 years and older
  Note: Chicago members will receive priority if sketches exceed available space
• WORK PERMITTED: all work must be original urban sketches unless otherwise dictated

REQUIREMENTS:

• Framed
  • Maximum 4 framed pieces
  • Submitted pieces do not require glass or plastic covering
  • Work must be framed and ready to hang by wire or center bracket attached to the frame
  • We will hang salon style, and as necessary, group each exhibitor’s sketches as needed to fit the gallery.  The framed total sketch area per artist is limited to 640 square inches.  Within that limit, you may submit up to four pieces (e.g., three 14”-square framed sketches) – but no single framed sketch may exceed 320 square inches (e.g., 16” x 20” framed) and 32” framed (length or height).  Within these limits, we welcome unusual formats (e.g., 10” x 32”) or a single frame containing one or more sketches sold as a unit.
  • Note: we cannot add missing wires or bracket
  • Digital urban sketches (prints accepted)
• Post cards
  • Maximum 24 per sketcher
  • Originals only
  • Single post cards with the size of: 4×6, 5×7, 5×5, 6×6
  • Post cards can be grouped together in a frame but will be treated as a framed piece
• Sketchbook (actual)
  • Maximum 4 pieces
  • Submit a sketchbook with particular piece marked or open 2 pages ready to hang by wire/bracket
  • Note: example of hanging actual sketchbooks will be posted on USkChicago Facebook page

*Any damage to exhibited, stored and/or transported art work and frame is NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY of Palette and Chisel, or USkChicago, or sketch show volunteers.

INFO FOR SUBMISSION OF PIECES:

• For each sketch, please include the following:
  • Title
  • Medium/media
  • Dimensions (H”xW”)
  • $30 or “NFS” – not for sale
  • List your work in order of priority
  • Note: we reserve the right to hang pieces based on space available
  • Upload a JPEG file (no larger than 1M) labeled as: “LastName_FirstInitial-Title”
    (Example: daVinci_L-MonaLisa)

SALES:

Sketch submitters may offer their post cards for sale for a flat price of $30 or labeled as not for sale (NFS).

The Palette & Chisel will process all sales by credit card and will retain 20%, the remaining 80% will be sent to the artist with a check sent by P&C.

We will provide your contact information as it appears in this submission to the Palette. Buyer’s may choose to take their purchased sketch immediately upon successful sale but are responsible for picking up pieces after the show ends.

VOLUNTEERS:

We ask submitters to volunteer for one 3 hour shift at Palette & Chisel during Monday, July 14 through Sunday, July 20 to assist in manning the sketch show. You will receive an email for availability.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Deadline for online submission form: 11:59pm by Sunday, June 15
• Delivery of work: to the Palette and Chisel only between the hours of 10:00am-5:00pm between July 9
  Note: late deliveries can be refused entry
• Notification of acceptances: Submissions will be reviewed to confirm submissions meet all requirements and sent confirmation
• Opening reception: Friday, July 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Palette & Chisel
• Show closing: Sunday, July 20, 5:00pm
• Art Pickup: Sunday, July 20, times TBD

Liability Disclaimer: Reasonable precaution will be taken to safeguard the artists’ work. However, neither the Urban Sketchers Chicago nor the Palette & Chisel, and their officers, volunteers, and assigns, will be responsible for loss or damage to work from any cause.

For any questions or concerns, feel free to email the Sketch Show Team at USkChicagoShowTeam@gmail.com