Solo Exhibitions *Rolling Deadline*

Cold Coffee Gallery launched on 4.1.20 in response to a global need for virtual creative spaces. Cold Coffee's goal is to create a unique and immersive curated gallery experience from the comfort of your own screen. Cold Coffee aims to support emerging and mid-career artists as well as Femmes, POC, and LGBT+ artists as well as connect them with art lovers and buyers alike. 

Cold Coffee Gallery is brought to you by Grace Nouveau Fine Arts LLC.

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Currently, Cold Coffee Gallery is accepting submissions for Solo Shows and 2 Exhibitions.

Our first Exhibition, "Working Title: Art Before Quarantine" will launch along with the website 4.1.20. A solo show TBD will also launch this date. These applications will need to be submitted by 3.31.20.

Our Second Exhibition, title TBD, will feature work created during, after, and as a response to COVID-19 and Quarantine. This deadline is 4.15.20.

The applications for Solo Exhibitions are rolling.

Please see Submission form linked below for more information and submission guidelines.

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Submission Guidelines

DEADLINES:
Deadlines are noted following the Show title on the next page. There will be ONE (1) Solo Show running at a time as well as TWO (2) curated group shows.
–Solo Shows have a rolling deadline. Artists featured in the Solo Show may not be featured in any concurrent group shows.
Each Solo Show is booked for a month-long run from the 5th of the month to the following month's 4th. One application per Solo Artist per month will be considered. Accepted Solo artists may not apply again for a term of one year.
–Curated Group Shows will have a run time of THREE (3) Months or longer, with dates to be determined at the time of acceptance. Any submissions received after a deadline will be considered as needed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications submitted after the deadline are not guaranteed consideration.

PROPOSALS:
Proposals are only necessary for Solo Show consideration. Proposals may include written descriptions and/or diagrams.
Proposals will only be accepted electronically using our online form. Materials sent by mail, in person, or by phone will not be considered. All proposals must take into consideration the nature of our virtual gallery and mission statement.

IMAGE SPECS:
Images submitted should be photographed on white background and color balanced.
– 1900px max
– 12 MB max file size
– Accepted file types: png, jpg, jpeg, gif, svg
– Videos and audio also accepted on submission form, additional upload will be required for presentation.

ELIGIBILITY:
We welcome submissions from all artists in all mediums regardless of age, race, sex, gender, or career level. However, preference will be given to emerging and mid-career artists. Femmes, POC, LGBT+, and disabled artists are encouraged to apply.
– Artists should be at least 18 years old.
– Student artists are welcome to apply.

SALE OF WORK:
Work which sells will be sold through Cold Coffee Gallery's point of sale. Cold Coffee Gallery will take a 10% commission for works priced under $70 and a 20% commission for works priced $70 or over.
All works will be displayed in our archive as NFS after the end of each exhibition. Exhibited work must be sold through Cold Coffee Gallery within ten (10) days of the end of the exhibition.
–Artists may not sell or distribute prints of exhibited works outside of Cold Coffee Gallery at any point during exhibition or within ten (10) days of the end of the exhibition.
–Artist will be responsible for the shipping/transportation of sold work to the Purchaser. Purchaser will be responsible for the cost of shipping/transportation/applicable insurance. Purchaser will sign the contract provided by Cold Coffee Gallery at time of purchase agreeing to this process. Artist will receive notification of sale immediately. Artist will receive payment from Cold Coffee Gallery upon Purchaser's receipt of all purchased work.
–Original "Not For Sale" (NFS) work and prints/reproductions will be accepted on a case by case basis.

SUBMISSION FEES:
All submission fees will go directly towards the upkeep, marketing, and maintenance of the website. All submission fees must be paid to Cold Coffee Gallery through Paypal (PayPal.Me/ColdCoffeeGallery). Submissions will not be reviewed until submission fees are received unless otherwise noted.
–Solo Shows: $10
–Curated Group Shows: $5
–Fee Waivers: Artists who cannot afford submission fees are still encouraged to apply. Please e-mail coldcoffeegallery@gmail.com with the subject line: "FEE WAIVER [full name as it appears on submission]" prior to submission with a brief note summarizing your financial situation.

ACCEPTED WORK:
A consignment contract will be signed by the artist and a representative of Cold Coffee Gallery upon acceptance of work.