2023 HALLOW’S GALA
EXHIBITION :: OCTOBER 13 – 29, 2023 | RECEPTION :: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2023
Whitewater's Citywide ghoulish good time of scavenger hunts, trick or treating, costume contest, Fright or Delight, and more!
Co-CHAIRS
Ashley McDarison - mcdarisonproductions@gmail.com
Christine Hayes - christinecozzenshayes@gmail.com
The Whitewater Arts Alliance (WAA) is pleased to announce its second annual Hallow’s Gala Exhibition that will be both in-gallery and virtual. The exhibition is open to Halloween and fantasy enthusiasts of all mediums (2D and/or 3D). This might include but is not limited to: community members, WAA members, students, etc. However, the work must be artists’ originals. Source material must be original and not derived from any published images or copyright work/commercial patterns.
AWARDS:
Best in Show Award: ($150.00)
Viewer’s Choice Award: ($50.00)
ENTRY FEES:
WAA Members - $10.00
Non-members - $25.00
KEY DATES:
Sunday, October 8 – Submission Deadline for Application by 11:59 PM
Tuesday, October 10 – Work Drop Off to the Cultural Arts Center, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 29 – Exhibition Closing Reception from 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday, October 29 – Artwork Pick Up at the CAC at 9:00 PM
Monday, October 30 – Hallow’s Gala Virtual Exhibition begins on WAA Website
APPLICATION ENTRY INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY:
Exhibition open to Halloween and fantasy enthusiasts of all mediums (2D and/or 3D). This might include but is not limited to: community members, WAA members, students, etc. Must be artists’ original work. Source material must be original and not derived from any published images or copyright work/commercial patterns.
Not a member? No problem! Sign up for our yearly membership not only to enter this show at a discount, but to enjoy the yearly benefits of the organization. Click here to learn about the perks of membership. Or add to cart directly from this page.
PARTICIPATION DETAILS:
Artists may submit up for four pieces for consideration.
Accepted artwork must be on display for the entirety of the exhibition. No early take down, no exceptions.
2D Artwork: work must be framed or mounted canvas. All pieces must be wired for hanging, and no saw tooth hangers. Maximum piece weight of 100 lbs. or less. Materials for non-standard installation methods must be provided by the artist of work 25lbs. or more.
3D Artwork: work must come with installation instructions. Pedestals are provided unless otherwise requested by the artist. Materials for non-standard installation methods must be provided by the artist.
Artists can choose to allow WAA to sell artwork on their behalf or choose to designate “not for sale” to simply display. WAA takes a portion of commission sales. Please price accordingly and reference relevant commission rates below:
WAA Members – 20%
Non-members – 30%
HOW TO SUBMIT APPLICATION:
Send ALL items via email to Ashley McDarison (mcdarisonproductions@gmail.com)
Entry Form, Liability/Display Contract, JPEG Images, Artwork Labels Information
Entry Fee and Membership Information/Fee needs to be sent either online (through link below) or mailed to address stated below
Register Online: 2023 Hallow’s Gala Entry & Registration
Mail ALL items to: Whitewater Arts Alliance, P.O. Box 311, Whitewater, WI 53190
If also applying for membership simultaneously, please include cash or check to the same address listed above, making checks payable to “Whitewater Arts Alliance”.
ARTWORK IMAGE GUIDELINES:
All participants will be judged using digital JPEG images. A maximum of 3 digital images per piece may be submitted. Digital images must be high quality JPEGs, limit size to 1 MB. Images exceeding this size limit will not be considered for awards. Submit all images either online, via e-mail, or mail.
File Format: JPEG only
File Resolution: 72 ppi/dpi (standard web resolution)
File Size: 1 MB (maximum) – files exceeding this size will not be considered
File Name: should be read as “last name_media_entry title”