Exhibition| Focal Point
October 2 - November 13
THE EXHIBITION
This juried exhibition will focus on how photography can be pushed to its fullest potential. Submitted works do not have to be purely photography but can be mixed media. A photographic element must be present for the work to be considered.
AWARDS
[1] "Going Solo " Exhibition
Seth Cook, Of Flesh and Oil
”The first question I have when I see this piece is “what am I looking at?” and not how was it made, which makes it really successful in my eyes. Every time I look at this piece, I see something new and exciting. It both reveals and conceals at the same time by allowing the viewer a glimpse into a portal inside the image but only showing us a tiny part. We vaguely see another material with an image through the opening that draws us in and keeps us asking questions.”
[2] $150 Juror's Choice Awards
Trula Blize, Candace
“This video is mesmerizing as it takes us on a journey through something. I’m not quite sure what I am looking at so I’m left asking questions without definitive answers. I’m drawn into the bits that are blurry and those that are focused and I feel like I’m an explorer eagerly investigating a new place and captivated by what I see. The monochromatic nature and ambiguity of scale are very enticing capturing my attention through many viewings. “
Taehee Kim, The Darkness
“This image has many layers and I enjoy sifting through them paying attention to the various details, like the dot pattern in the background or the frog on top of the text in the foreground. It seems like the longer I stare at it, the more information is revealed allowing me an insight into the person depicted here. I’m attracted to the visually appealing composition and the stunning color palette that is aesthetically pleasing and captivating.”
[1] Community Choice Award
Maligne Lake by Beth Goyer
Timeline
Entries Due - August 14
Notification of Accepted Work - September 3
Deadline for Receipt of Shipped Work - September 25
Deadline for Receipt of Hand-Delivered Work - Sept 27
Exhibition Opens - October 2
Virtual Exhibition online - October 9
Closing Reception - November 13, 5:30 -7pm
Pick-Up of Artwork - November 14 & 15
Artwork Shipped - Week of November 16
Covid Reception Preperations
The Foundry Art Centre will require everyone to have a proper mask on inside the building at all times.
There are $1 masks available at the front desk to purchase.
Handsanitizer will be available at every doorway, and the doors to all the galleries will be open on the night of the Reception.
The Reception will be hosted in our Grand Hall, where you can find a free bar with grab and go individually packaged food boxes provided by Nibble and Nosh.
Our Grand Hall houses 6,000 square feet and the Main Gallery 4,500 square feet, leaving guests with plenty of room to social distance.
Artists
Trula Blize
Antonio Gherardini
Daniel Mariotti
Barbara Marshall
Jill Obermaier
Alex Paradowski
Robert Quance
Mark Roman
Hao Zhang
Heming Zhang
“Amazed by the creativity of these artists; especially the winner of the going solo award!”
“So excited to see the show in person!”
“Great & amazing show.”
“Beautiful art, I love this place! Thank you.”
“So glad you were open to show this work!”
juror
about the juror
Robin Assner-Alvey is a practicing artist working with photography, video, and installation. Born in Boston, she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut (2000) and her Master of Fine Arts from the Ohio State University (2002). Her work examines corporality and asks viewers to consider the experience of living in their own skin. Robin’s most recent solo exhibition was Embodied at the Bruce Gallery at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in January 2019. Her art has been exhibited in various solo and group shows throughout the US.
Robin is a Professor of Art in the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Art at Webster University. She just completed her 17th year at Webster, where she teaches all levels of photography and video. In 2017, she received the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award and the William T. Kemper Award for Excellence in Teaching.
EXHIBITION SPACE
The Foundry Art Centre is a dynamic community art center dedicated to the creation and presentation of contemporary visual arts. Our mission is to connect everyday people with the arts through our studio artists, educational classes, special events, and exhibitions. Featuring a state-of-the-art gallery space, the Foundry hosts national and international juried fine art exhibitions and curated traveling exhibitions.
PUBLICITY
The Foundry Art Centre reserves the right to photograph and reproduce, in color or black and white, all artwork accepted for this exhibition (regardless of copyright) for educational and publicity purposes.
SALES, LIABILITY, AND INSURANCE
The Foundry Art Centre will retain a 35% commission on all sales directly attributed to the exhibition. All prices include the frame and matte, are set by the artist at the time of entry, and should include 35% commission. The price will remain the same price for the duration of the exhibition. Foundry Art Centre provides standard insurance at 50% of retail on all exhibited works while on premises. Artist is responsible for work in transit.
DELIVERY & PICK-UP
Accepted works are to be hand-delivered or shipped in reusable crate(s) or carton(s). Included with each work, one 3” x 5” card listing Name, Address, Phone, Title, Media, Dimensions, and Price. Attach card to the back of the 2D work or base of 3D work. Work is shipped at the artist’s expense to the Foundry Art Centre. Accepted artists shipping their work must include a prepaid return label for return shipping. If submitted artwork comes without prepaid label it becomes the property of the FAC at the close of the exhibition. All hand-delivered work must be picked up at the close of the exhibition or work becomes the property of the FAC to dispose of as it sees fit. Accepted works must remain for the duration of the exhibition.
SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE MISSOURI ARTS COUNCIL, A STATE AGENCY