Curators: Sergio Gomez & Didi Menendez
Gallery: 33 Contemporary Gallery at Palm Beach Art & Design Showroom, 500 N. Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL
Exhibition Dates: November 7 to December 27, 2024
Application Deadline: EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 AT 12:00 PM EST, 2024
Opening Reception, Thursday, November 7th from 6 to 8 pm
Valerie Allen
Heidi F Beal
Elizabeth Bernheisel
Maja Bosen
Andres Bustamente
Segun Caezar
Carol Calicchio
Betty Jo Costanzo
Martin Cox
Caroline Crawford
Helen Dannelly
Elena Degenhardt
Michele Del Campo
Alex Ferrone
Jamie Foster
Charles Gniech
Lucia Gomez
S.B. Harkins
Tarja J. Harney
Claudia Henao
Petronilla Hohenwarter
Sally Ko
Beth Lowell
Marleen De Waele- De Bock
Francisco Marin
Oscar Esteban Martinez
Reuben Miller
Ronit Mitchell
Thyra Moore
Fred Moss
Greta Olivas
Marianela Perez
Theo Polymorphos
Cliff Powell
Catherine Richardson
Fran Reina
Cynthia Roberts
Lifrancis Rojas
Jacki Rosen
Delsy Rubio
Noel Samot - Leonardo Servat
Lynda Sauls
Ellen Starr Lyon
Judy Steffens
katayoun Stewart
S. Manya Stoumen-Tolino
Daena Title
Elise Wagner
Angelika Weinekötter
Yochi Yakir-Avin
Matthew Yeandle
Katarina Abovic
Romana Brunnauer
Sherri Bustad
Ximena Cuadra
Jonathan Evans
Alyssa Fields
Tracy Frein
David Gista
Arlet Gomez
Pippa Hale-Lynch
Hélène Hubert
Ringvida Jonuskyte
Caroline karp
Tammy Keller
Cheryl Maeder
Deb Marett
Reinier Nogueras
Barbara Pastorino
Deborah Perlma
Linda Queally
Diana Rubi
Isabelle Saussez
Vicki Sullivan
Victoria Veedell
Susie Zol
Curated by 33 Contemporary Gallery, this compelling exhibition delves into the profound relationship between water and life through the medium of visual art. "Bodies of Water" brings together a diverse collection of 2D artworks that explore water as an essential element of life, a source of sustenance, a symbol of purity, and a force of nature that shapes our world.
Water is not just a physical element—it is a symbol, a metaphor, and an idea that permeates every aspect of our lives. We are seeking art that invites viewers to deeply consider our complex relationship with water. This could include its serene beauty, majestic power, inherent dangers, and critical necessity. From tranquil rivers to stormy oceans, from works depicting the pollution that threatens our ecosystems to those calling us to action against environmental degradation, we are looking for art that provokes thought and emotion.
Your artwork could explore water as a life-giving force, a reflective surface, or an embodiment of purity and transformation. It might confront viewers with the realities of pollution and conservation, or invite them to reflect on water’s essential role in sustaining life. We welcome all styles, from abstraction to representation—your piece does not need to be a literal depiction of water but should engage the viewer, awaken emotions, or challenge perceptions.
Opportunity for Representation:
This call and exhibition provide a unique opportunity for artists to not only gain exposure but also to be considered for future representation by 33 Contemporary Gallery.
Online Sales via Artsy:
The entire exhibition will be available for sale online through Artsy under the 33 Contemporary Gallery listing, maximizing the exposure for participating artists. This effort ensures that the artworks will reach a larger audience, offering additional opportunities for sales and visibility.
Virtual Reality 3D Online Exhibition
The exhibition will be featured online as a virtual reality experience powered by ArtPlacer.
Exhibition Catalog:
To complement the exhibition, 33 Contemporary Gallery will create a free digital catalog featuring all participating artists and their works. Additionally, physical copies of the catalog will be available for purchase at cost through Blurb.com. This catalog will serve as a lasting record of the exhibition and provide further exposure for the artists.
Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 years and older worldwide, working in any 2D medium including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and mixed media that explores the theme of water. Digital media, sculpture, and installation are not eligible for this opportunity. Art may be of any style from abstraction to representation as long as it focuses on the theme.
Submission Fee: $30 for up to 3 artworks
Artwork Requirements:
High-resolution and clear images of the artwork (JPEG format, maximum 3 MB each).
◦ Title, medium, dimensions, price, and year of creation for each piece.
◦ Artist statement.
◦ Link to website and/or Instagram.
Size Restrictions:
US-based submissions must be no larger than 60 inches in any direction. International submissions must be no larger than 40 inches in any direction.
Shipping:
Artists will be responsible for shipping to and from the gallery if the artwork is not sold. All accepted artwork must be in the gallery by November 5, 2024
Sales Commission Split:
50% Artist / 50% Gallery
Selection Process:
Selected artists will be notified no later than Friday, October 4, 2024. A list of selected artists will be posted on our website www.33contemporary.com.
About Sergio Gomez, Gallery Director:
Sergio Gomez is a highly regarded visual artist recognized for his powerful large-scale figurative abstraction paintings and charcoal drawings that explore profound life cycles. With an extensive artistic career, his work has been showcased in over 45 solo exhibitions across the United States and in various international museums, including those in Romania, Italy, Mexico, and Vienna.
In addition to his remarkable studio work, Sergio Gomez is a prolific curator, having curated over 100 exhibitions since 2010. His curatorial journey includes serving as the Director of Exhibitions at the Zhou B. Art Center, founding the 33 Contemporary Gallery, and co-founding the acclaimed coaching academy, Art NXT Level®. Notably, he played a pivotal role in directing the National Wet Paint MFA exhibition, an influential project that spotlighted top MFA painting students on a national stage.
Sergio's significant curatorial achievement with 33 Contemporary Gallery includes the decade-long stewardship of the National Self Portrait Annual Exhibition in Chicago from 2004 to 2014. This exhibition, transformed by Gomez's talent, became one of the largest and most anticipated self-portrait showcases in the nation, attracting over 500 artists over the ten-year span. His curatorial prowess has been sought after by esteemed institutions and events, ranging from the Chicago Park District to the National Museum of Mexican Art.
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