Call to Artists

mask [mask]
noun
1. a covering for all or part of the face, in particular
2. a covering worn as a disguise, or to amuse or terrify other people.

hat [hat]
noun
a shaped covering for the head worn for warmth, as a fashion item, or as part of a uniform.

CUBE Gallery is currently seeking submissions for our first juried show of masks and hats. Artwork submitted should be either wearable or otherwise follow the theme. Works sold as wearable must be well constructed and durable.
All works will arrive at the gallery ready to display. Work that is not able to hang should include a means of display. All work will be priced for sale, the gallery will retain a 35% commission.

Works will by juried by the fabulous Alyce Cornyn-Selby.
Alyce Cornyn-Selby, called "The Mad Hatter" by The Oregonian, is the curator
of America's national Hat Museum, located in the historic Ladd-Reingold House.
Over 1,000 hats are displayed in this century-old Edwardian home just 6
minutes from downtown Portland—"the quirkiest attraction in Oregon."

www.thehatmuseum.com
www.ihittheroad.com
www.justalyce.com


Submission requirements:
Please send the following to
CUBE Gallery
4136 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
www.thecubegallery.com

3-5 images. These may be 4 by 6 photographs or jpgs 4 by 6 inches at 300dpi.
An artist statement
A check for $20. payable to CUBE Gallery
If your work can not hang on a wall include photos of your display system.
SASE if you want any materials returned.

Timeline:
Submissions due September 6, 2008
Replies e-mailed September 23, 2008
Intake of artwork September 24-30, 2008
Show opens October 3, 2008
Opening reception October 3, 2008 6-9 PM
Show closes October 31, 2008
Unsold works picked-up November 1-2 and November 4-6.