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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

PROJECT TITLE: HOPEHEALTH HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE RHODE ISLAND ART GALLERY EXHIBITION (HHHPC) (rotating) up to 4 artists will be selected for a one person exhibit for the 2025 calendar year

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications must be received by PUBLIC ART WORKS by Friday, January 17, 2025

ELIGIBILITY:
This call for submissions is open to all artists living in New England and neighboring states who are able to hand-deliver their work to HHHPC. Students are ineligible.

APPLICATION FEE: NO FEE

AWARD: A $250 honorarium will be given to each exhibiting artist selected

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OPPORTUNITY:
HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care provides compassionate, professional, state-of-the-art physical, emotional and spiritual care for all people facing life-threatening illness at any stage of life and in any setting they choose.

The Art Selection Committee is seeking 2D visual artists (no sculpture or wall reliefs) for solo exhibitions on the first floor designated, "The Gallery" of the HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care(HHHPC) facility located at 1085 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island. The Gallery is in an area of high foot traffic and viewed by everyone who visits HHHPC. Artwork will be installed by the staff of HHHPC and a representative of Public Art Works.

PROJECT DURATION: Rotating gallery three to four times per year beginning March 2025

GALLERY SPACE & ARTWORK CONSIDERATIONS:
Artwork should be appropriate and sensitive to the Hospice environment in which it will be hung
Gallery space is Approx. 16 feet wide x 7 feet high. Includes a hanging system and gallery lighting
ARTWORK MUST BE RECEIVED READY-TO-HANG WITH PROPER HARDWARE/WIRE
No Plexi-glass. All framing must be consistent in style and color.All works on paper must be framed with glass. 16" x 20" AND LARGER SIZE ARTWORK IS REQUIRED. Larger works are encouraged.
Artwork should be appropriate for the Hospice environment.
Artwork with the following content will not be considered: religious themes, those of a sexual nature and political commentary


INSURANCE: The utmost care in the handling of all artwork will be taken; however, artists are encouraged to carry their own insurance from the time of delivery to HHHPC until the close of the exhibit, as HHHPC or PAW does not have insurance for non-owned artwork. Artists will be asked to sign an insurance waiver upon delivery.

PRICING AND COMMISSION:

ALL ARTWORK WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE (unless stated by the artist)
Artists will receive 100% of any work sold
Artists may leave a price list with the receptionist
In the event of an inquiry, PAW will contact the artist with contact information


ART SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications will be reviewed by the Art Selection Committee consisting of Diana Franchitto, President & CEO of HHHPC and a representative of Public Art Works
The Art Selection Committee reserves the right to decline any or all applications

Part One Submission:
Please email the following information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Full Name
Full Address
Telephone Number
Email Address
Medium you work in
Website

You will receive a confirmation email.

DIGITAL REQUIREMENTS: PLEASE EMAIL 10 IMAGES TO This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - NO LATER THAN JANUARY 17, 2025

JPG FORMAT IMAGES ONLY
Image files must be labeled 01,02,03,04 etc. followed by the artist's last name. (Ex. 01_Smith.jpg)
No images should be larger than 1 megabyte. Images should be oriented correctly.
Important: Email a separate corresponding Image List (word doc)
Include the following: JPG name, Full Name, Titles, Medium, Dimensions, and Price

Thank you and we look forward to receiving your submission.