ZOOM IN 2023 - The studio art gallery
Over the last few years, miniature art has exploded in popularity. Miniature art is an art form that plays with scale and perspective. It invites us to see the world differently and brings our childhood imagination back to life. Whether it is miniature paintings or drawings executed with extraordinary precision and detail, miniature figurines meticulously sculpted and painted to fit dioramic scenes or found objects that make up miniature art settings in art galleries – there seems to be no end to this extraordinary worldwide phenomenon.
We are delighted to announce ‘Zoom In 2023’ the second miniature art exhibition hosted by The Studio Art Gallery.
OPENING EVENT
Please join us at The Studio Art Gallery at 5 pm on Saturday, April 2nd for the opening event of the Zoom In – A Miniature Art Exhibition. Come and immerse yourself in a world of miniature artistry. This group exhibition comprises artists from all over South Africa.
WHO MAY PARTICIPATE?
Any artist currently residing in South Africa can submit one to six artworks. There is no age limit for participants.
GENERAL RULES
A contemporary miniature artwork should fit into the palm of an average adult’s hand. However, we will set the limits to 17cm square for paintings, drawings, etc, and 17cm cube for three-dimensional artworks.
*Please note that the gallery’s art supply shop has a variety of canvases and wooden canvas blocks available for purchase that meet the size requirements: 17cm x 17cm, 17cm x 14cm, 17cm x 12cm, 14cm x 14cm, 14cm x 12cm, 14cm x 10cm, 11cm x 11cm, 11cm x 9cm, 11cm x 7cm, 8cm x 8cm, 8cm x 6cm, 6cm x 6cm, 6cm x 5cm, 4cm x 4cm, 4cm x 3cm)
In all artworks, a sense of miniaturization should be maintained.
There is no specific theme. Artists are encouraged to create miniature versions of what they normally do.
Artists submitting more than one artwork may submit a series within their chosen subject or theme.
Artworks may be created in any medium, i.e, oil, watercolour, pencil, etc, and three-dimensional artworks must be made from durable materials.
Each artwork must stand alone, as no diptychs, triptychs, etc. will be allowed.
Two-dimensional artworks may be created on canvas, wooden canvas blocks, or 300g (or more) archival paper.
Outside measurements of drawings, paintings, etc., whether framed or unframed, should not exceed 170mm by 170mm.
Artworks produced on paper may be submitted unframed. However, the paper size must be no less than 17cm by 17cm, 300g (or more) archival paper. The actual artwork can be any size or format that fits within this paper size. The artwork should be surrounded by a blank border of at least 1.5cm on all sides. If selected, these will be displayed using small bulldog clips.
A three-dimensional artwork should fit within a 170mm cube, including the base, if any. The gallery will provide tables and plinths for exhibition purposes.
Abstract artworks should be in harmony with the delicate nature of miniaturism.
Your signature or initials should be small, discrete, and yet readable. Please write your full name, surname, and title of the artwork on the back of the artwork.
Do NOT write the price of the artwork on the back.
Prints of any technique (etching, silkscreen, monoprint, etc) must be ‘hand-pulled’ and of a numbered series.
Digital and photographic techniques will be accepted.
SUBMISSION DATE & FEES
Submission venue: The Studio Art Gallery, Shop 31 GF, Harbour Bay Mall, Cnr Main and Diddo Valley Roads, Simon’s Town.
All artworks must be submitted, ready to hang, and delivered to The Studio Art Gallery by Friday, March 24th at 4 pm.
The artwork/s should include the artist’s name and title of the artwork on the back.
There is a R35 per artwork submission fee.
A short (less than 250 words) artist bio should be included with your submissions.
No late submissions will be considered.
The personal data supplied on the submission form will only be used in the process of administering and by submitting miniatures for this exhibition, the artist hereby consents to the disclosure of his/her personal information.
DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS
The Studio Art Gallery will accept digital submissions up until 4 pm on Monday, March 20th. (This is primarily for those living far away from Simon’s Town.)
High-resolution jpeg images of no more than 3MB can be submitted in the application form below.
Proof of submission fee payment must be emailed to admin@studioartgallery.co.za.
Three-dimensional miniatures should be photographed from at least 4 different angles to capture the artwork’s main features.
You will be notified via email on Tuesday, March 21st of the outcome of the digital selection.
If your miniature is approved for the Zoom In 2023 exhibition, you will need to deliver your artwork to The Studio Art Gallery by Friday, March 24th, before 16:00 pm.
RETAIL PRICE & ARTIST’S PRICE
The Studio Art Gallery retains miniature artworks on consignment once accepted onto the ‘Zoom-In’ exhibition.
The artist must provide the artist’s price, which is the amount the artist will be paid upon sale of the artwork. i.e 60% of the retail price.
The artist’s price must be consistent with past sales and current pricing in other galleries, the artist’s website, etc. i.e. All submissions must be for sale at a fair and market-related price.
The Studio Art Gallery, as the appointed agent, will take a commission of 40% of the retail price.
The Studio Art Gallery is not VAT registered and therefore VAT is not added.
The Studio Art Gallery’s appointment will automatically terminate when the work has been returned or sold.
EFT PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE TO:
FNB: The Studio Art Gallery,
Account number: 62938155670,
Branch Code: 260300,
Reference: Initials & Surname
Please send Proof of Payment to admin@studioartgallery.co.za
PACKAGING & TRANSPORTATION
All artworks whether hand-delivered or couriered must be packaged in appropriate packaging, i.e. bubble wrap, cardboard boxing or crating and will be repackaged if not selected for exhibition or sold during the exhibition in the same packaging. The packaging must be clearly labelled with the artist’s name and artwork title.
Please use handy-wrap instead of packaging tape on bubble wrap.
The artist is responsible for all delivery costs to the submission venue and returning from the gallery at the end of the exhibition.
SELECTION PROCESS
The directors of The Studio Art Gallery will make up the selection committee. The selection committee will select the miniatures for the exhibition from all submissions. Submissions that are not suitable, including those that do not comply with the general rules and show inadequate craftsmanship, will not be included in the exhibition.
The selection committee’s decision is final and they will not engage in any correspondence regarding their selection.
The Studio Art Gallery will announce the final list of participating artists on this website and on social media on Saturday, April 1. Artists are welcome to attend the opening event.
The Studio Art Gallery reserves the right to disqualify a submission if the artist has not adhered to the above rules as stipulated, even if the artwork has been selected for the exhibition.
The Studio Art Gallery reserves the right to accept or decline any miniature submitted to the Zoom In 2023 exhibition.
The Studio Art Gallery reserves the right to not accept miniatures The Studio Art Gallery considers inappropriate. Examples include, but are not limited to, miniatures depicting sexual acts, pornographic content, racism, offensive to religious beliefs, portraying extreme political views, or demeaning older or disabled persons.
SELECTED MINIATURES
Selected miniatures must be available for exhibition up until and including April 30, 2023.
The responsibility for damage or loss, however caused, lies with the artist. Artists are therefore advised to arrange adequate insurance cover against all risks.
The Studio Art Gallery, as the organizer of the Zoom In 2023 exhibition, shall not be liable for any loss or damage, whether or not caused by their negligence.
The copyright of all miniature artworks exhibited remains the property of the artists. By submitting artwork, the artist agrees, on an irrevocable basis, that The Studio Art Gallery may reproduce any exhibited work, free of charge, for the purposes of marketing and promotion.
UNSELECTED MINIATURES
Unselected artworks may be collected from The Studio Art Gallery at any time after the exhibition opening. Any artwork not collected by April 22nd will be disposed of, and the artist hereby indemnifies The Studio Art Gallery from any loss or damage suffered by such disposal.
Artists will be required to show their ID documents or driver’s license when collecting their artwork.
