The window for submissions is NOW CLOSED!
We’re told that there’s safety in numbers, but what if those people are plotting against you? It’s understandable to hide from prying eyes, but is there a better place to hole up than that hollow wicker effigy? Is it prudence or paranoia keeping you from that prayer group?
”Art Ghoullery VII: Cults, Cabals, & Covens” is the seventh iteration of an annual exhibition dedicated to the scariest of holidays. It brings frightening fringe art back to The Rourke with the assistance of fantastic artists - both local and remote. The interpretation of motif ranges from cute to creepy, while the diversity of visual language on display creates a macabre melody sure to delight both the sinister and silly.
As an artist, you are cordially invited to submit up to three pieces of art to "Art Ghoullery VII: Cults, Cabals, & Covens," which will take place from 4 October until 3 November. Art Ghoullery VII: Cults, Cabals, & Covens is meant as an exploration of conspiracies and curses, religious fanaticism and cults of personality. Artists are encouraged to submit pieces that reflect upon their own real or imaginary experiences. Pieces can be creepy, kooky, mysterious, or spooky, but are encouraged to remain PG13 or under and retain some semblance of whimsy and connection to the theme.
EXHIBITION DATES
The Art Ghoullery will be on display from Friday 4 October through Sunday 3 November 2024. A Masquerade Reception will be held at the Rourke Art Gallery + Museum on Saturday 26 October where we shall announce and present the juror’s choice and audience choice awards.
ELIGIBILITY
This is a juried show. Artists were required to submit their entries by Friday 13 September and will be notified of acceptance by Monday 16 September. Images of the artwork submitted must be in JPG/JPEG format and no larger than 3MB.
ENTRIES
Fill out the entry form below to qualify for the juried selection process. To be included in The Art Ghoullery, your accepted piece(s) must arrive at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum on, or before, Saturday 28 September. By submitting the Entry Form, you acknowledge and consent to all conditions and guidelines set forth in this Call for Artists. If your art is accepted, it must arrive on, or before, 28 September with a copy of the online entry form you shall receive in your email upon submission of the form. Your submission will not be accepted if the form submission and artwork do not arrive by their respective deadlines.
Your artwork may be in any media. We prefer that no object exceed 36” in any of its dimensions. If your piece must be larger, please contact the Rourke Art Gallery + Museum about the availability of space within the exhibition. All entries are for sale. The gallery commission (40%) must be included when you list the price of your art. If you are exclusively represented by another gallery, please inform The Rourke of any special arrangements with which the Museum must comply.
All art must arrive ready for installation. Two-dimensional art must arrive ready to hang. Works on paper must be protected under glass or Plexiglas. All wooden picture frames, canvas stretcher bars, or panel supports must accept eye screws. Metal picture frames must include adjustable hanging hardware. Be aware: We reserve the right to refuse artwork which is in poor condition, which is poorly framed, or which we deem otherwise unacceptable for installation.
TRANSPORTATION OF ART
Your artwork must arrive on or before Saturday 28 September.
Send your art to:
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
521 Main Avenue
Moorhead, MN 56560
Artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from the Museum. For hand-delivered works, we ask that you deliver your accepted entry/entries during the designated drop off hours: from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum. If you are absolutely unable to deliver your artwork during these times, please make alternative arrangements with the museum staff by calling 218-236-8861.
After the end of the exhibition, unsold artwork will be available for pick-up between the hours of 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November and by special appointment thereafter if needed. Artists will be invoiced for return shipment unless shipping is prepaid with a return carrier. Artwork which is not claimed prior to Tuesday 31 December 2024 (or which has not been designated to remain on consignment by both the Museum and the artist) will be accepted as an unrestricted donation to The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum.
”Art Ghoullery VII: Cults, Cabals, & Covens” is the seventh iteration of an annual exhibition dedicated to the scariest of holidays. It brings frightening fringe art back to The Rourke with the assistance of fantastic artists - both local and remote. The interpretation of motif ranges from cute to creepy, while the diversity of visual language on display creates a macabre melody sure to delight both the sinister and silly.
As an artist, you are cordially invited to submit up to three pieces of art to "Art Ghoullery VII: Cults, Cabals, & Covens," which will take place from 4 October until 3 November. Art Ghoullery VII: Cults, Cabals, & Covens is meant as an exploration of conspiracies and curses, religious fanaticism and cults of personality. Artists are encouraged to submit pieces that reflect upon their own real or imaginary experiences. Pieces can be creepy, kooky, mysterious, or spooky, but are encouraged to remain PG13 or under and retain some semblance of whimsy and connection to the theme.
EXHIBITION DATES
The Art Ghoullery will be on display from Friday 4 October through Sunday 3 November 2024. A Masquerade Reception will be held at the Rourke Art Gallery + Museum on Saturday 26 October where we shall announce and present the juror’s choice and audience choice awards.
ELIGIBILITY
This is a juried show. Artists were required to submit their entries by Friday 13 September and will be notified of acceptance by Monday 16 September. Images of the artwork submitted must be in JPG/JPEG format and no larger than 3MB.
ENTRIES
Fill out the entry form below to qualify for the juried selection process. To be included in The Art Ghoullery, your accepted piece(s) must arrive at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum on, or before, Saturday 28 September. By submitting the Entry Form, you acknowledge and consent to all conditions and guidelines set forth in this Call for Artists. If your art is accepted, it must arrive on, or before, 28 September with a copy of the online entry form you shall receive in your email upon submission of the form. Your submission will not be accepted if the form submission and artwork do not arrive by their respective deadlines.
Your artwork may be in any media. We prefer that no object exceed 36” in any of its dimensions. If your piece must be larger, please contact the Rourke Art Gallery + Museum about the availability of space within the exhibition. All entries are for sale. The gallery commission (40%) must be included when you list the price of your art. If you are exclusively represented by another gallery, please inform The Rourke of any special arrangements with which the Museum must comply.
All art must arrive ready for installation. Two-dimensional art must arrive ready to hang. Works on paper must be protected under glass or Plexiglas. All wooden picture frames, canvas stretcher bars, or panel supports must accept eye screws. Metal picture frames must include adjustable hanging hardware. Be aware: We reserve the right to refuse artwork which is in poor condition, which is poorly framed, or which we deem otherwise unacceptable for installation.
TRANSPORTATION OF ART
Your artwork must arrive on or before Saturday 28 September.
Send your art to:
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
521 Main Avenue
Moorhead, MN 56560
Artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from the Museum. For hand-delivered works, we ask that you deliver your accepted entry/entries during the designated drop off hours: from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum. If you are absolutely unable to deliver your artwork during these times, please make alternative arrangements with the museum staff by calling 218-236-8861.
After the end of the exhibition, unsold artwork will be available for pick-up between the hours of 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November and by special appointment thereafter if needed. Artists will be invoiced for return shipment unless shipping is prepaid with a return carrier. Artwork which is not claimed prior to Tuesday 31 December 2024 (or which has not been designated to remain on consignment by both the Museum and the artist) will be accepted as an unrestricted donation to The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum.
