SEE|ME OPEN CALL FAQS
OPEN CALL ENTRY DETAILS:
Open Call FAQs:
WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR ENTERING?
Purchase an Open Call Ticket.
Annual Members can access the submission form via the Member Portal.
Once purchased, you will receive a confirmation email that will include a link to the open call submission form.
Fill out the submission form.
The form includes fields about you - your name, location, website, etc., and six fields to upload artwork images or video links. You must include a minimum of three artwork images. A statement about how your work relates to the open call theme is also mandatory. You will be able to save your form and complete it at a later time.
Submit your form.
About two weeks after the Open Call entry has ended, winners and finalists will be notified via email.
WHAT IS THE FEE FOR ENTERING?
There are three categories for entry,
6-image entry ticket
Annual Membership (if you are not currently a member, you can sign-up for member info below)
Student discount: Email us proof of matriculation in accredited school prior to entering and we will send you a discount code.
Ticket prices typically range from $34. to $44. On occasion, the ticket price may change.
WHO WILL BE JUDGING MY WORK?
Judges are selected from art academics, gallerists, and other qualified art professionals. Judges' names and bios are posted during the open call.
HOW IMPORTANT IS MY EDUCATION, EXHIBITION HISTORY, AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE?
In order to conduct equitable practices for all artists and to allow artists of varied backgrounds including those that are self-taught and artists just beginning their career, See|Me practices ‘blind’ judging, meaning that Open Call judges only view an artist’s artwork, their bio, and their statement related to the topic.
WILL I RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION?
Yes
PRIZES:
See above for prize details
What does ‘A CUSTOM SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN’ mean?
Winners and finalists will each have beautiful personalized social media posts highlighting their artwork across See|Me platforms. These are available for winners and finalists to use on their own channels, including emails and social media.
EXHIBITION DETAILS:
ARE EXHIBITIONS DIGITAL OR PHYSICAL?
Both. If you are a winner or finalist, you will be invited to exhibit one or more of your artworks in a physical exhibition, typically in New York City. There will also be a webpage for the exhibition and exhibition collection. In select exhibitions, a digital exhibition will be developed on the Artsy platform.
WHERE WILL THE EXHIBITION BE HELD?
See|Me exhibitions are held at partner galleries, typically in New York City.
Previous galleries have included The Blue Gallery (Manhattan), The Invisible Dog Gallery (Brooklyn), and the BLANC Art Space (Manhattan).
DO ARTWORKS NEED TO BE SHIPPED TO AN EXHIBITION?
Artworks may be shown physically or digitally (see below).
Artists are responsible for the cost of shipping artwork to the gallery and the return shipping fee.
See|Me will pack artwork to return in the original packaging when possible.
WHAT IF I CAN’T SEND MY WORK TO THE EXHIBITION?
One artwork will be shown on a digital screen with your name, artwork details, and an accompanying quote.
See|Me will occasionally work with an artist to produce a limited edition print of an original artwork. This is by mutual agreement and on a case by case basis.
DO ARTWORKS EXHIBITED NEED TO BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE?
Two or more artworks must be available for sale for the duration of the exhibition and for 90 days following the exhibition closing date.
WHAT IS THE COMMISSION RATE?
Standard 50%
ARTWORK PREPARATION:
Artists are responsible for shipping or delivering artwork.
Artists must ship artwork ‘exhibition-ready’, for example, in the case of wall art, the work must have be ready to hang, with all installation hardware attached.
WHO ATTENDS SEE|ME EXHIBITIONS?
See|Me exhibitions are attended by a wide variety of art lovers. Following the opening reception, in the interest of developing a wide range of visibility for artists, See|Me works to program additional public events as well as private events for interested groups.
For additional information email: concierge@see.me