The Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Art Gallery is seeking artwork that uses LIGHT as the primary medium for artistic expression, whether as a source, visual effect or subject. We invite artists to submit work that plays with light, transforming our gallery into an ambient space, for Worcester State University’s first ever Glow Show. Self-illuminated sculptures, blacklight reactive or day-glo paintings, stained glass, and multimedia installations are just a few examples of how artists can use light as a medium to create. Our goal is to celebrate LIGHT and highlight its ability to portray complex ideas, emotions and aesthetics.
The subject matter and medium can be anything that is self illuminated or plays with light in an interesting way. A limited number of blacklights will be supplied by the gallery, but we encourage artists to supply their own lightsource(s)
The subject matter and medium can be anything that is self illuminated or plays with light in an interesting way. A limited number of blacklights will be supplied by the gallery, but we encourage artists to supply their own lightsource(s)
"Ryan's work explores the raw, gritty textures of the urban sprawl, mixed with the vibrant, polychromatic landscape of psychedelia, creating a vast dichotomy that emulates the thin veil separating reality from imagination. He is constantly experimenting and evolving his creative process with new techniques and styles, embracing a fusion of organic and digital mediums, while utilizing tools both new and old. Ryan's pursuit is to make art more interactive, inclusive and accessible, dissolving boundaries between artist and spectator. He believes in radical self expression as a human birthright, and encourages creativity as a therapeutic practice essential to a happy, healthy life."
Dates to remember:
Submission format/requirements:
All work is submitted digitally for consideration via email. Email your submissions in one email to the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery at gallery@worcester.edu
Important information:
- Submission deadline: January 5th, 2024
- Email notifications: January 10, 2024
- Delivery of work to gallery: January 13th 11-2pm, January 14th 1-5pm
- Exhibition dates: January 25 - February 24, 2024
- Opening reception: January 25, 2024 (4-7pm)
- Work pick up dates: February 24 (5-6pm) or February 25 (11am-5pm), 2024 or by appointment no later than March 1st, 2024
Submission format/requirements:
All work is submitted digitally for consideration via email. Email your submissions in one email to the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery at gallery@worcester.edu
- Include in your email submission:
- attached word or pdf document that includes the following info for each submission: Title, media/materials, size and if it is for sale include the price. Also include in this document any social media or website information you would like to include. Instgram and/or websites are preferred.
- attached word or pdf document that includes a 1-2 paragraph (no more than a page) art/artist statement.
- attached digital image files (up to 3 separate works with up to three views of each) must be .jpg files. Each image file should be named using the following format: Artist name_Artwork title.jpg Please do not embed your images in your word or pdf documents.
- All submissions must include high quality image/sound/video files. If your work is accepted, it is that file that will be used for the online exhibition.
- Incomplete or incorrectly formatted submissions will not be considered
Important information:
- Accepted works must be delivered to the gallery by January 14th. We do not ship work to or from the gallery.
- The Dolphin Gallery reserves the right to reject any work that is significantly different from the original submission.
- All accepted works must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.
- All work must be display-ready. Hangable work must be framed where appropriate with appropriate hanging hardware installed and ready. 3D work must be structurally sound and safe, ready for display. Any work requiring technical support must include that technical support and/or equipment. Any work with special display issues will require additional consideration before final acceptance.
- All work must be original.
- Artists are invited to submit up to five works of art.
- We do not take commissions or sell work through the gallery. If someone is interested in purchasing your work, we will give you their contact info and let you work that out with them directly.
