Archive Mode. Call Deck the Walls with Smalls - The Mountain Artists Guild Holiday Show in Prescott, Arizona ended on 10/18/22, 8:00 PM. Call settings are read only. See Current Open Calls
Intake Dates: October 29 - Gift Shop only. October 30 & 31 for Art Call entries.
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER GIFT SHOP ONLY ITEMS ON THIS PAGE - USE OUR GIFT SHOP APPLICATION LOCATED HERE AND PAY THE INTAKE FEE AT THE GALLERY. THE GALLERY ASSOCIATE MUST RECEIVE YOUR GIFT SHOP APPLICATION BY THE DEADLINE SO WE HAVE SUFFICIENT TIME TO ENTER INVENTORY IN OUR POINT OF SALE SYSTEM.
GIFT SHOP ITEMS MUST BE LIMITED TO 75 PIECES TOTAL - YOU MAY REPLENISH QUANTITIES AS YOU SELL - PLEASE DO NOT BRING MORE THAN 25 OF EACH CATEGORY OF GIFT SHOP ITEMS (JEWELRY, CARDS, PRINTS, ORNAMENTS, COASTERS, BAGS OR ANY OTHER ITEM YOU DESIGNATE AS GIFT SHOP) AS THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. EXAMPLE: 25 ORNAMENTS, 25 CARDS, 5 RINGS, 10 EARRINGS, 5 PINS, 5 BRACELETS = 75
Open to current members only of Mountain Artists Guild; an online and in-gallery show. If you are not currently a member and would like to participate in this show, please see the following link for information on joining Mountain Artists Guild: Become a Member
NOTE: You MUST enter your art submissions online at: Deck the Walls
Ideas for the theme or come up with your own!
Online Application Deadline - Please read the application and intake instructions, as they have been updated.
Start anytime and up until 6PM, Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Members: If you need help with submitting or photographing your work, contact: gallery@mountainartistsguild.org or 928-445-2510.
In-take Dates: (You will receive a picktime link in your acceptance notification email. PLEASE CHOOSE ONLY ONE INTAKE APPOINTMENT, EVEN IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE PIECES ACCEPTED)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 FOR GIFT SHOP ITEMS ONLY: 10:00AM TO 3:00PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30: ART CALL ENTRIES FROM 10:00AM TO 3:00PM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31: ART CALL ENTRIES FROM 9:00AM TO NOON
Opening Reception
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4; 4:00pm Member Meeting, Opening Reception 5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. at the Guild, 228 N. Alarcon Street, Prescott, AZ 86301
Pick-up Date:
December 22, 2022 by 3:00pm - we are closed for the holidays and all artwork and gift shop items MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 22. If you cannot pick up your work, make arrangements for someone to pick it up for you - we will not hold or store any artwork after December 22, 2022.
Location of Show and Other Information
Online for 3 months after awards announced
Mountain Artists Guild Main Gallery – November 1 through December 21, 2022 at 228 N. Alarcon St., Prescott, AZ 86301
Entry Fees - up to 3 submissions per artist
$20.00 for 1 - 3 submissions. Members are guaranteed at least one piece accepted into this show provided it fits within the theme of the show AND ADHERES TO GALLERY STANDARDS.
1. Original Paintings (water media, Colored pencils and crayons, pastel, oil, acrylic, acrylic inks, mixed media, solar etching, etc)
2. Photography (all types of photography mediums)
3. 3-Dimensional Objects and 2-Dimensional Non-Print (sculpture, pottery/ceramics, woodworking, stone carving, mixed-media
objects, mosaics, fiber arts, tilework, glass art, etc.)
4. Jewelry (100% handcrafted, metal, minerals, gems, beads, polymer clay, leather)
All submissions will be juried and either accepted or not accepted into the Gallery Show for final judging.
Prints of original paintings and other printed items such as tote bags, pouches, towels, etc. should not be entered. "Gift Shop" items should not be submitted using Art Call - please use the Guild Forms available on our website or at the Gallery.
1. Submissions must be entered online using the the ArtCall.org website.
2. All art must be for sale.
3. Artwork previously accepted into any 2021-2022 Mountain Artists Guild shows is not eligible for submission.
4. Artwork, in whole or in part, must be created solely by the artist.
5. Artwork, in whole or in part, must not infringe on any copyright.
6. Paintings or photographs of nudes or work inappropriate for family viewing may not be accepted.
7. Price your work to reflect the Guild's commission for Members of 25%
8. The maximum canvas or paper size is 20 inches by 20 inches for the Holiday Show.
9. Paintings and photographs may be framed or unframed provided unframed images on gallery wrapped canvas are minimum of 3/4" thick or on metal. All 2D work 1/2" or less must be framed (excluding metal prints). All 2D and wall art MUST have a wire hanger - no sawtooth or french cleat hanging apparatus will be accepted. Be certain the wire hanger will support your work. See our Gallery Standards here: Gallery Standards
EXCEPTION: 2D WORK 6" X 6" OR SMALLER MAY USE A SAWTOOTH HANGER FOR THE SMALLS SHOW ONLY.
10. Once the awards have been announced, accepted entries will be on display in the Web Gallery for 3 months. Artists who enter this show are responsible for handling (packaging) and shipping of items sold online. Artists in the Web Gallery show must inform the Guild if they sell their work so that the Web Gallery is kept up-to-date.
1. Images of artwork should have no background/frame visible and artwork under glass should show no reflections. It is important to submit quality images of your work.
2. Images must represent the work accurately.
3. You may submit more than one image of paintings, photographs, 3-dimensional objects and jewelry to show different sides of the item or close-up detail. DO NOT SUBMIT different artwork; only photos for one piece.
4. If photographing 3-dimensional objects or jewelry, place them on either a white or black non-textured background.
5. Images should be in JPG, PNG or PDF file format.
6. The maximum file size for uploading is 4MB. If your image file size is greater than this, use a photo or image editing program to reduce the size of the image before uploading. For help resizing and uploading images, visit this video link: https://youtu.be/1cLfrF2x_OA. The video starts with instructions for Macintosh. You can move the slider to the 3:06 minute mark to view the instructions for Windows PC.
7. Mountain Artists Guild reserves the right to reject artwork that is not photographed correctly and reflects poorly on the artist and the Guild.
1. If you do not have an account on ArtCall.org, register online: DECK THE WALLS. Ignore the request to create a portfolio web site should that message appear. Simply click on the ‘x’ in the top right of that screen to close it or click on ‘No thanks’.
2. If you already have an account, sign on with your user name and password.
3. Provide the details requested to set up an account.
4. Click on ‘Add new submission’ to pay by credit card.
Read the Terms and Conditions on the ArtCall.org website for this competition.
If you have questions about this competition, contact: gallery@mountainartistsguild.org or call 928-445-2510.
For help resizing and uploading images, visit this video link: https://youtu.be/1cLfrF2x_OA. The video starts with instructions for Macintosh. You can move the slider to the 3:06 minute mark to view the instructions for Windows PC.
