“The Road Less Traveled”
MFA Gallery’s Juried Spring Showcase
May 2nd – June 1st
PROSPECTUS
EXHIBITION LOGISTIC
THEME: “The Road Less Traveled”
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Saturday, April 12th (by midnight)
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED WORKS: Sunday, April 20th
ART DROP-OFF: Sunday, April 27th (4-7pm) & Monday April 28th (4-7pm)
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, May 2nd from 5PM – 8PM
ART PICK-UP: Sunday, June 1st (4-7pm) & Monday, June 2nd (4-7pm)
THEME:
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.” -Robert Frost
The phrase “The Road Less Traveled” can be viewed as a depiction of the distinctive life that an artist chooses. It evokes the feeling of embarking upon a unique life path, navigating changing landscapes, and transversing the open road. “The Road Less Traveled” embodies the choice of one's passion over pragmatism. The works in this Exhibit will portray an intensity of feelings, emotions, and passions.
Show us your “Guts on the Canvas”.
Artists are welcome to interpret this theme in any way they choose.
GALLERY COMMISSION:
MFA will take ZERO commission on any sales under $1000. (Artist receives FULL sale price).
For sales over $1000, MFA will receive a 15% commission.
ELIGIBILITY:
All original 2D & 3D Art is eligible to be juried, including photography, within a maximum sizes as follows:
Hanging artwork: 36” wide by 42” high (including frame, if applicable).
Freestanding artwork: 16" wide x 10" deep x 24" high. (No pedestals are necessary.)
NO AI-generated work will be accepted. (Digital manipulation of photography is acceptable, as long as the original image was taken by the artist, and the digital manipulation is clearly explained in the description of the piece.)
ALL work must be original. Works in 2D should be framed and properly wired for hanging. No saw tooth hangers, brackets or holes will be accepted. Gallery wrap with finished sides (no staples showing) will be accepted.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
ALL work must be submitted by midnight on April 12th. Due to the logistics involved with coordinating the hanging of the exhibition, there can be no exceptions to this rule.
Each Artist may submit up to four pieces of original art to be juried, for an entry fee of $40. Each additional submitted piece is $10 each. (i.e. the total entry fee for 5 pieces is $50, for 6 pieces is $60, etc.)
Entrance fees may be paid via one of the following:
1. Venmo (@ModernFossils)
2. Paypal (Modern Fossils Eco-Social Art)
<Please choose “Sending to a Friend” to avoid fees.>
3. Check made out to Modern Fossils and delivered or mailed to the below address.
Modern Fossils
207 Milford Rd.
Frenchtown, NJ 08825.
To apply, please send an email to modernfossils@yahoo.com with the subject line “Road Less Traveled” and include the following for EACH piece:
1. Your name
2. Artist group affiliation (if applicable)
3. Phone number
4. Email Address
5. Title of your work
6. Medium
7. Dimensions (including frame)
8. Price (or NFS if not for sale)
9. Brief Artist’s Statement (tell us about yourself and your artwork)
10. Image(s) of the Piece
(2 images of 3D work, from different angles, is recommended)
Please upload your images to your email as ATTACHMENTS & label the SAVED IMAGE FILES as follows:
LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_TITLE_DIMENSIONS_MEDIUM_PRICE
(For example, a 10x10 inch acrylic painting titled “Happy” by John Smith for $300 should be labeled as: SMITH_JOHN_HAPPY_10X10_acrylic_$300)
All requested information and images must be provided in the email, and payment received, for the submissions to be accepted.
Once you email your submissions, MFA Gallery will send you a reply email within 24 hours to confirm that we received them. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A REPLY EMAIL PLEASE CONTACT US to make sure your email did not get lost in cyberspace!
Any questions can be directed to modernfossils@yahoo.com
JURYING PROCESS
Only artworks that are juried into the Exhibit will hang in the Show.
**DO NOT WAIT TO SUBMIT.**
Submissions will be juried on a ROLLING BASIS (once per week) until the Gallery is full, at which time we will end the submission process.
Artworks will be juried by MFA co-owner David P. Horowitz.
Presently David presides as Director of Arts, as well as Curator, Director and Artist in Residence of the Outdoor Sculpture Park, at Whittemore Community, Culture, and Conservation Center in Oldwick, NJ. In addition, David is the creator of, and the lead artist at, two collaborative art studios in Frenchtown NJ: Modern Fossils Eco-Social Art and David Horowitz Studio. David also recently served as co-juror at the Tinicum Art Festival’s Art Barn 2024.
David’s background includes architectural design and build, furniture design and build, and architectural historic preservation. David is a multi-media artist; his award-winning artworks include sculptures and furniture in wood, plaster castings, mixed media pieces, and paintings. David’s artworks have been shown in gallery exhibitions world-wide.
AWARDS:
A People’s Choice Award will be announced on June 1st. (People who come to the Gallery will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece throughout the duration of the Exhibit.)
One artist from each of our Group Exhibits will be chosen to be featured at a future Exhibition.
GALLERY SITTING
All accepted artists will be asked to gallery sit for at least one day during the exhibition.
(However, if this is not possible for you, please let us know, and we will work with you.)
~ACCEPTED WORK DATES & DETAILS~
LABELS:
All works must be labeled on the back with the following information:
Name, Phone #, Email Address, Title, Medium, Price.
**IN-PERSON ART DROP-OFF:**
WHEN: Sunday, April 27th (4-7pm) & Monday April 28th (4-7pm)
Or by appointment – please email us to make arrangements if you cannot drop off on the above dates
WHERE:
MFA Gallery
10 Bridge Street
Frenchtown NJ 08825
SHIPPING
All SHIPPED works must be sent to the following address and RECEIVED by Monday April 28th:
Modern Fossils Art
207 Milford Rd.
Frenchtown NJ 08825
ART PICK-UP:
WHEN: Sunday, June 1st (4-7pm) & Monday, June 2nd (4-7pm)
Or by appointment – please email us to make arrangements if you cannot drop off on the above dates
WHERE:
MFA Gallery
10 Bridge Street
Frenchtown NJ 08825
Shipped works must contain prepaid shipping materials for the return shipment.
Artist assumes all responsibility for their work if not picked up by end of pick up time. (See “liability” below).
LIABILITY
MFA Gallery shall be held harmless in all matters except for damaged artwork, as set forth, and as more fully described on the Loan Agreement Form, to be signed by the artist at time of drop-off. MFA will insure artwork from time of delivery and acceptance through designated pick up hours. No insurance coverage will apply after the date/time of pick-up posted above.
MFA Gallery's policy is to trust, respect, and communicate.
Our Gallery has complete open communication with every applicant, so any questions or issues can be personally addressed. In the event of a Show cancellation due to an act of God, or unforeseen circumstances, our policy is to reschedule the Event. If any artists cannot attend the rescheduled Event, MFA will issue them a full refund. If an Event cannot be rescheduled, all applicants will receive a full refund.
AGREEMENT
By submitting artwork to this event, you agree to the conditions set forth.