OyG Flat File Open Call 2021

The application for our 2021 Flat Files program is now open.

The Flat Files at OyG: 2021 will open with an exhibition on Saturday, January 9, 2021. The program will continue in our flat files through December 2021. Participating artists and individual works will be promoted and featured on OyG social media outlets, exhibition press release, our mailing list, and our website for purchase. All works will be available for visitor browsing at OyG.

 Visual artists working in drawing, painting, collage, photography, fiber, and other two-dimensional media are encouraged to apply. The artists will be selected by the OyG Co-Directors based on the quality of their work and commitment to their practice. 

 We are excited to develop and share this new program with you, as we continue to support unrecognized and deserving artists. We look forward to discovering your work!

 HOW TO APPLY:
APPLICATION

IMAGES:
- 5 images of work including: title, year, media, dimensions, price.
- Dimensions should be no longer than 20" MAX, and 1/2" thick MAX. Any works that exceed these dimensions will not be considered.
- Each image should be no larger than 1200 pixels on the longest dimension.
- File should be labeled as such: LastName_FirstName_Title_Year.jpg
- Submitted work should be unframed and unmounted.
CV: 2 pages max

REFERENCES:
- Please provide us with two references who can talk about your work and practice.
- Please include: name, title/organization, relationship, email address. We will only contact these individuals if need be.

ARTIST STATEMENT: 200 words MAX.

APPLICATION FEE: $20

MORE INFO:
- 20 - 30 artists will be selected for the 2020 Flat Files at OyG for a duration of 12 months (January through December 2021).
- Each artist will have two works in the Flat Files at OyG.
- All works will be featured and available for sale on OyG's website.

DATES:
Application opens: September 3, 2020
Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2020, midnight, EST
Notification: late November 2020
Exhibition: January 8 - 16, 2021
Opening reception: Saturday, January 9, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM