critical information: opens: sat., march 21, noon closes: sun., march 29, 4 p.m. communication...
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CRITICAL INFORMATION: Opens: Sat., March 21, NoonCloses: Sun., March 29, 4 p.m.
Communication DesignSenior Exhibition
SENIOR EXHIBITION
Graduation requirement for all visual art students
Registration is necessary (non-credit course)
The December Senior Exhibition is a combined exhibition for Fall Graduates from all department; the Spring Cycle features individual shows for each department
SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION
One exhibition-ready piece in Sharadin Art Gallery Timely submission of complete online loan form
Timely submission of artwork
Meet special departmental requirements
DEADLINES ARE FIRM AND FAILURE TO MEET THEM
WILL RESULT IN EXCLUSION FROM THE EXHIBITION —
THIS WILL JEOPARDIZE YOUR ABILITY TO GRADUATE.
WORK SELECTION
Communication Design is selected by jury, consult departmental advisor
Please see additional requirements for your department
Available duration of exhibition; cannot be removed
Maximum quantity/size listed on exhibition schedule
CRITICAL INFORMATION: Maximum 3 works, not to exceed 57 inches
MEASURING ARTWORK
Total width is calculated by adding the width of each piece
= 62 inches
Widest dimension of 3D work
Possible size waiver (arranged and approved before loan form submitted)
24” + 30” + 8”
12”
10”
SINGLE WORKS
Sets (sugar bowl and creamer, etc.) considered single work
Can't group unrelated works in single frame (can group series)
If series individually framed, each considered separate work
May be required to assist with the installation of non-standard works(must be available days leading up to the opening)
Parts of identity campaign are single work if compliant with CD guidelines(size restrictions & verification form)
TIME-BASED WORKS
Discuss installations, performances, media works with Director (before loan form due)
Equipment and arrangements responsibility of the artist
Off-site presentations encouraged but not considered “participation”
Performances & media works in gallery during reception at director’s discretion
LOAN FORMS
Web-based -- must be completed online
Incomplete and late forms not accepted
Long titles and long medium descriptions will be edited
Forms for complicated works must include installation instructions
SUBMITTING LOAN FORM
Online at http://www.kutztown.edu/acad/artgallery
Click “Senior Exhibition”
Complete form EXACTLY as you want information to appear on wall label
Click “Submit”
CRITICAL INFORMATION: SUBMIT NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT Friday, March 13.
ID TAGS
Distributed at next meeting (also available online)
All work must have I.D. Tag
Each component of multiple work must be tagged
Clearly printed, fasten to work’s back
Serial pieces sequentially numbered (and attach diagram)
Mark top of non-representational and abstract work
WHAT IS “EXHIBITION READY”?
Other than paintings on stretcher bars, all 2D work must either be:
Framed (most desirable)
Mounted (backed with a material heavy enough to keep work flat, faced with Plexi, held together with bracket hanging system)
All work must be clean, dry, and equipped with appropriate hanging device
Fiber pieces and hanging 3D works must include appropriate hardware
Works not meeting these requirements will be excluded
Not exhibition ready
Piece has insufficient backing allowing it to bow away from wall
Not exhibition ready
Glass with no backing and loose hanging wire
DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
Deliver to Sharadin Art Gallery
Students away from campus must arrange delivery
Gallery will not accept early or late work
Missing delivery will prevent graduation
CRITICAL INFORMATION: Monday, March 16, Noon - 6:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Required to submit work to jury
Departmental Advisor will provide schedule & details
Half of work submitted must be CD project (or reflect curriculum)(if 4 pieces submitted, at least 2 must be CD)
Related pieces (letterhead, cards, advertisements, etc.) considered single entry if mounted together in format not exceeding 432 sq. in. (18” X 24”) — 3D collateral must fit 19 1/2" X 19 1/2" area
(don’t overcrowd — supply diagram or photo)
Advisor or assigning faculty must sign a Multiple Related Pieces Verification Form (distributed at next meeting & available online)
Attach completed Verification Form to artwork
RECEPTION
Encouraged to participate in reception by bringing finger food(departmental advisor has information)
Gallery provides beverages, plates, napkins, utensils
Reception generally held in Sharadin Lobby
CRITICAL INFORMATION: Sunday, March 22, 2 - 4 p.m.
RECLAMATION OF ARTWORK (PICK-UP)
Date on exhibition schedule
If unable to reclaim, must arrange for agent to reclaim(must arrange in advance with written release to director)
Photo ID available when reclaiming work
No alternative reclamation times
Unclaimed work placed in storage; if no storage space, in lobby
Stored work only available during next exhibition’s public hours
CRITICAL INFORMATION: Monday, March 30, noon - 6 p.m.
The gallery is not
responsible for damage
to unclaimed artwork
CONTACTS
Critical information:
Questions about your department’s requirements:Vicki Meloney, 484.646.4143 / [email protected]
Questions about gallery requirements:Dan TalleySharadin [email protected] ext. 4
AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING
• Last-minute questions
• Attendance is mandatory
CRITICAL INFORMATION: Tues., Feb. 24, 6:30 pm, Sharadin Rm 315
