CALL FOR ARTISTS

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Alebrijes - fantastical animal creatures painted in bright colorful patterns - are the theme of the 2024 Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibition.  Alebrijes celebrate and honor the magic of creativity, and the beauty of a more ethereal and spiritual world. They are are special because no two are ever alike. Every artisan who designs one gives the spiritual animal its own unique traits and personality.

 

The first alebrijes were created in 1936 by Mexican papier-mâché artist Pedro Linares. He invented the fantastical creatures after becoming sick and hallucinating strange animals, including a donkey with wings and a rooster who had the body of a frog. In his dream, the animals chanted a nonsense word, which today we know as “alebrijes”.

 

Nowadays, Alebrijes are commonly made from wood and sold in Mexican curios shops. However, for this exhibition, we are accepting all visual art forms - three-dimensional and  two-dimensional.  We hope the artists who participate in this exhibition will put their own spin on this theme and bring the idea of alebrijes to the next level! The exhibition will be displayed in K Space Contemporary's Starr Gallery

Oct. 12 – Nov. 8, 2024.

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IMPORTANT DATES:

• Oct. 5: Works must be delivered to K Space Contemporary by Oct. 5

• Oct. 12 - Nov. 8: Exhibition Dates

• Oct. 26: Dia de los Muertos Festival, 3 pm to midnight 

• Nov. 1: ArtWalk Reception, 5:30 to 10 pm

• Nov. 9-11: Pick Up Works (Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 4 pm)

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GUIDELINES:

• Open to All – must be (or become) a member of K Space Contemporary. Artist memberships $35, Students & Seniors $20. Join Online Here

• Number of works: Each artist may submit 1 - 2 works of art.

• Deadline October 5: Works must be delivered to K Space Contemporary. Gallery Hours: Wed. - Sat. 11am to 5 pm, Sun. 12 to 4 pm.

• Size:  Finished 2D works must not exceed 48” in either direction. Sculpture must fit through a 40” x 80” doorway and be manageable by two people.

• Media: All visual art media is accepted. 

• Presentation: 2D Works must be wired and ready to install when delivered to K Space Contemporary. Sides of unframed canvas must be painted black, neutral, or with continued image. Works that require glazing must be framed with plexiglass or acrylic glazing.

• Label your work!!! Each work must arrive labeled with Artist's name, email address/phone, title, media, and retail price. Register your work on the Sign In Sheet at the front deskoff at drop-off.

• Price: K Space retains 40% commission on works sold. Include commission when pricing your work.

• Delivery/Shipping: Artists are responsible for delivery of their artwork to and from the gallery, including any shipping costs incurred.

• Curating: K Space Contemporary reviews all works of art for artistic quality and relevance to the exhibition theme. K Space Contemporary reserves the right to eliminate works of art for any reason.

 

To Register to Participate, complete the "DDLM Exhibition Submission Form" below for EACH WORK OF ART that you plan to submit.  If you are submitting 2 pieces, please fill it out twice - one for each work of art.​ Be sure to click "SUBMIT" after you've entered your information.

 

Questions? Email info@kspacecontemporary.org  or Call K Space at (361) 887-6834.