EXHIBITION THEME AND DETAILS

 

For 2015, artists may participate in the themed section that is about “Giving and Benevolence” or participate in the non-theme section.We are going to showcase the digital representation of the selected artworks at the Neekon Festival at the Golden Gate Park and De Young Museum of Art in San Francisco, USA, on September 26, 2015 (no display of the physical artwork). We will also showcase the works online from September 26 – December 29, 2015 on our website. This is a very unique opportunity for all artists around the world to participate and become part of one of the biggest digital exhibition of contemporary Iranian art in the world. We will actively promote the selected arts in the course of the exhibition and beyond through various methods including but not limited to sharing them and introducing artists via email lists, social media, multiple websites, apps, and exhibition catalog to make sure several thousands of audiences will view the arts globally.

 

Iranian artists from around the world, artists with Iranian descend, and all other artists whose art is inspired by Iranian art and culture are invited to participate. We are seeking artwork that expresses the theme and a commitment to furthering understanding of Iranian art and cultural dialogue.

 

We seek artwork in various mediums including painting, drawing, calligraphy, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass, textile, crafts, digital art and mixed media, and design (graphic, industrial, architecture, landscape). All artwork must be the original creation of the artist submitting the artwork. Artists at any level and with any style (traditional, folk, modern, abstract, conceptual, etc.) are encouraged to submit artwork.

 

Entries will be curated and selected based on their relevance to theme, creativity, quality of execution, and the cultural expressions. We will not consider submissions that do not relate to our theme in any way, depict human nudity, expressing strong political messages, or representing violence. The 2015 exhibition is going to be digital, so there will not be a need to send the actual artwork to the USA.

 

SPECIAL SECTION FOR GALLERIES, MUSEUMS, AND ART COLLECTIONS

We have designated a special section for galleries, museums, and collections that hold Iranian arts to showcase their artwork and introduce them to the world wide audiences. These organizations may fill out the Submission Form for Art Collections, submit up to 50 artworks, and pay $50 submission fee by September 5th, 2015 at the bottom of this page.

 

SELECTED ARTWORK

 

Selected artworks will be announced on September 19, 2015 via email and through Ziya Art Center’s website www.ziyaart.com. Selections are final and we will exhibit digital image of selected artwork. There is no need to post actual artwork to the USA.

 

ARTWORK SALES

 

Artwork submitted to this exhibition can be set for sale. Price is determined by the artist (US Dollars). If the artwork is not for sale, the artist should mention it is Not For Sale in the Submission Form. We will get a 35% of the sales of the digital copy, reproductions, or the actual artwork. Artists are responsible for the packaging, shipment, and insurance of their artwork to the buyers. The price cannot be changed after submitting the Submission Form. If artists are not able to post their artwork overseas or are not able to receive money via credit card in case of sale, they should mention it is Not For Sale in the Submission Form.

 

AGREEMENT

 

Images of artwork submitted may be used in printed and digital formats (including but not limited to the exhibit book, posters and flyers, online gallery, and other promotional and educational materials) by the organizations leading the exhibition. Submitting artwork to this exhibition acknowledges agreement set forth in this Call to Artists. The organizations leading the exhibition may rescind the right of displaying any art misrepresented or unsuitably presented and may change the conditions if necessary.

 

EXHIBITION TIMELINE

 

• Submission deadline: September 5, 2015

• Announcing accepted artworks: September 19, 2015

• Showcase time: Digital representation at Neekon Festival in San Francisco, USA, September 26, 2015

• Online exhibition at Ziya Art Center’s website www.ziyaart.com: September 26 – December 29, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARTWORK SUBMISSION FOR INDIVIDUALE ARTISTS

 

Artists may submit up to two pieces of art digitally by September 5th, 2015 following these steps:

 

1- Pay the $10 submission fee by pressing “Buy Now” button on this page.

The payment portal will take you to “PayPal” secure payment so that you

can make the payment with major credit cards and/ or ParPal account. After

payment please save the transaction number and return to this page to fill

out submission form and submit image of your artworks.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: We want to provide an opportunity of participation for everyone so if artists do not have access to credit card payment, they are exempt from submission fee. 

 

2- Fill out the online Submission Form below. The Submission Form asks for artist’s information, short artist biography (max 100 words) and artwork specifications (title, actual size, medium, and price in US Dollars). After filling out the form you need to upload image of your artworks at the bottom of this page.