Bridgette Mayer Gallery’s 9th Benefit Exhibition
In support of HelpUsAdopt.org and the Dina Wind Art Foundation
Bridgette Mayer Gallery, 709 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, June 11 – Saturday, August 3, 2024
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Curator: Bridgette Mayer
Juror: Brittany Webb, Evelyn and Will Kaplan Curator of Twentieth Century Art and the John Rhoden Collection, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Description of Exhibition: An open-call juried exhibition of artwork for Bridgette Mayer Gallery’s 9th Benefit Exhibition, in support of HelpUsAdopt.org and the Dina Wind Art Foundation. If selected, artwork must be created on panel: ONE 10” x 10” Ampersand Gessobord (1.5” deep cradled panel). Two- and three-dimensional artwork is eligible provided it can comfortably fit on designated panel. Open to all artists. If selected, artist must mail or drop off artwork to Bridgette Mayer Gallery in Philadelphia.
Selected artwork will be available for sale through Bridgette Mayer Gallery, with a portion of proceeds benefitting HelpUsAdopt.org and the Dina Wind Art Foundation.
To Apply: Application fee is $35.00. To apply, please complete our application form on Submittable. Application will require an artist resume, current artist statement, headshot, and five images of existing works.
Juror prizes will be awarded to five artists in this exhibition:
1st Prize: Vault project space exhibition with Bridgette Mayer Gallery
2nd Prize: Digital Exhibition with Dina Wind Art Foundation
3rd Prize: One hour coaching session with Bridgette Mayer Art MBA
4th Prize: Art MBA Sales course gifted
5th Prize: Bridgette Mayer’s Art MBA book series (four books), signed by author
Deadline: Application deadline is Wednesday, March 27.
Artists will be notified of their acceptance by Wednesday, April 10. If accepted, Bridgette Mayer Gallery will follow up with additional instructions and information for the exhibition.
For questions, please contact Julia Carita: jcarita@bmayerart.com
About Bridgette Mayer Gallery
Bridgette Mayer Gallery exhibits, represents, and promotes artists from around the world, through our established private gallery program in Philadelphia, as well as our art advisory firm based in Orlando, Florida. Building on 23 years of experience in the international art market, our professionally curated program facilitates access to innovative works from a diverse group of artists engaged on both a local and global scale. Bridgette Mayer Gallery is a leader in the Philadelphia arts community, actively partnering with local organizations to support fundraising initiatives and generating opportunities for our artists to engage with the public.
About HelpUsAdopt.orgt
Helpusadopt.org is a national 501(c)(3) financial grant program that helps couples/individuals (regardless of ethnicity, gender, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation) with the cost of their adoptions by awarding grants up to $20,000. We support domestic, international and foster care adoptions and do not charge our applicants to apply. Since 2007, we have awarded 715 adoption grants totaling over $6.8 million.
About Dina Wind Art Foundation
Dina Wind (1938-2014) was a trailblazing artist and arts advocate whose bold, abstract sculptures challenged stereotypes and embraced sustainability. Inspired by her legacy, the Dina Wind Art Foundation empowers women artists, builds community, and supports arts education.
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