Nouveau Art in the South Hall

A Themed and Juried Art Show

In an effort to promote the arts in Nassau County, FL, the Island Art Association initiated this project to allow more artists to exhibit work in the IAA Gallery and at the same time inspire artists to provide a continuous flow of NEW artwork. Nouveau Art began in 2004 with the help of a grant by the Community Foundation in Jacksonville. Every 2 months artists are challenged to produce NEW art that reflects a new theme. An outside artist is invited to judge the submissions and award monetary prizes and ribbons. An opening reception is widely advertised and held the Friday after the jurying. All are invited to enjoy the art, congratulate the winners and take part in the festivities.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Entry fee is $10 per submission for IAA members; $20 for nonmembers; maximum of 2 pieces per artist. An entry form (see below) must be completed, in duplicate, for each piece.

AGREEMENT: To conform with the IAA bylaws for all artists whose work is shown in the IAA Gallery, selected participants are required to work one day in the gallery with an exhibiting artist during the time the art is displayed. Accepted artists are required to bring an appetizer or dessert to the opening reception on the Friday after the jurying. ALL ARTWORK ACCEPTED MUST BE FOR SALE. A 30% commission will be taken by the IAA. If artwork is sold, artist will receive check by mail after the end of the monthly accounting period. ALL ACCEPTED ARTWORK WILL REMAIN IN THE GALLERY UNTIL SOLD OR SHOW ENDS.

ELIGIBLE WORK: Only original works of art completed by the artist that have never been displayed in or on the IAA property will be accepted. Artists are encouraged to follow the theme of each show. The juror may reject or remove from consideration works that do not follow the theme of the show.

INELIGIBLE WORK: Mass produced pieces, work made from a kit or a class, novelty items, or anything the juror deems unacceptable.

SIZE LIMITATIONS: 36"x36" united inches including frame.

FRAMING RULES: All frames must have a professional appearance. No framed artwork will be accepted without a hanging wire. Sawtooth hangers are not acceptable. In consideration of gallery workers, coated wire is appreciated.

3-D ARTWORK: The artist must include a means to display their artwork if it cannot be hung on a wall (table, pedestal, etc.).

THE JUROR'S DECISION IS FINAL: Artists must recognize that jurors may not accept their work. Space limitations will require the juror to eliminate some submissions. Awards and eligibility are at the sole discretion of the juror.

LIABILITY: Although all possible care will be taken, artwork is delivered at the risk of the artist. The IAA cannot not be liable for loss, theft or damage while the artwork is in the gallery.

PICKUP AND DELIVERY OF ENTRIES: Previous submissions must be picked up before submitting new entries and not sooner than 2 days before the show ends. Artwork not selected for a show must be picked up within 2 days of submission.

WORK WILL BE RECEIVED FROM 9 A.M. - 12 NOON ON THE DATE DATE SPECIFIED PRIOR TO A NEW SHOW.

ARTISTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE IF AN AWARD WINNER OR IF SUBMISSION WAS NOT SELECTED FOR THE SHOW. ATTEMPTS ARE MADE TO CALL EVERYONE. IF A CALL IS NOT RECEIVED, ASSUME THE SUBMISSION WAS ACCEPTED. THEMES OF SHOWS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE IAA NEWSLETTER, THIS WEBSITE OR THE IAA CO-OP GALLERY. PRIZE MONEY IS AWARDED AT THE OPENING RECEPTION. RIBBONS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE END OF THE SHOW WITH ARTWORK.

REMEMBER, THIS SHOW IS OPEN TO ALL ARTISTS - COME JOIN THE FUN!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORMS.