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4th Annual Great Bodies Exhibit
Open Call & Invitational
A visual love-letter to the abundance of fresh water found throughout Michigan
Dates of Show: JULY 10TH - AUGUST 8TH
SUBMISSION DATES: NOW - JUNE 15TH
Welcome to our 4th summer hosting artworks which celebrate the beauty and importance of the abundance of fresh water found all throughout Michigan. The nature of subject can include the recreational aspect of our lakes, celebration of its beauty, an ecological standpoint/biodiversity etc...
CRITERIA:
~ Artists are welcome to submit images of UP TO 2 pieces for consideration.
~ Mediums considered: Paintings, drawings, sculpture, Fiber, Mixed Media, Encaustic, Glass, Beadwork. If you are unsure & do not see your medium listed here ,please reach out and ask.
Sorry, NO PHOTOGRAPHY
~HOW TO SUBMIT... Please email images to: higherartgallery@gmail.com. Include "Great Bodies" in the subject line. The images should be high quality and well lit. Please send images of the overall piece which would include a frame if applicable & detail images as well.
** The higher quality the images are, the higher likelihood that we will be able to use them for marketing the show on our pre-show flyer**
Artists MUST INCLUDE : TITLE, DIMENSIONS, MATERIALS AND RETAIL PRICE. PLEASE BE SURE ALL OF THIS IS IN THE EMAIL.
Reply timeline: We will confirm that your submission has been received within ONE WEEK of sending & will do our best to confirm acceptance on a rolling basis. We will confirm accepted artwork NO LATER than JUNE 16TH.
UPON ACCEPTANCE:
Artwork included in the exhibit must be brought or delivered to the gallery no later than JULY 2nd.
Our shipping address is: Higher Art Gallery-
219 east Front street Traverse City, Michigan 49684
~All Artwork MUST be ready to hang with a secure hanging device if applicable.
~ It is important to please attach Artist Name, Title, Price and Materials to the back of each piece.
~ The Artist/ Gallery split is 50/50
Stay Tuned for Opening Reception Info...
" When you have more than you need..."
Open Call + Invitational
Higher Art Gallery's 5th Annual Community Fundraiser
bringing together Art(ists) & local non-profit organizations doing important work.
Dates of Exhibit: September 12th- October 3rd
Submission Dates: Now thru October 10th
We are pleased to bring back our Community Fundraiser exhibit for 2026, which will focus on the philosophy of generosity, community and our shared human experience. This show aims to create meaningful connections across diverse communities. The prompt of the show : " When you have more than you need..." in this case is meant to be a continuation of building a longer table, not a higher fence.
A portion of proceeds from this show will be shared with a local/regional non-profit which directly works with migrants and immigrants by creating safety, a variety of resources and ways in which they are treated with dignity and fairness. (More details to come on the name of the organization)
ABOUT THE ART:
Artists are invited to create up to 2 Plates or Platter style pieces which will quite literally be displayed on a "longer table" which will run the length of the gallery.
~ The Plates/Platters can be any shape or size.
~ They can be made out of any material and do NOT need to be limited to clay work as we would like to extend this show to artists who perhaps do not work with clay.
They do NOT need to be functional and can be strictly decorative.
About the Event/Fundraiser:
To kick-off the fundraiser, we will have a ticketed Opening Reception (date to be announced soon). It is during this event that each piece will be available for a silent auction with a starting bid which will be the Artists stated retail price.
~Here at Higher Art Gallery, we do not believe in asking Artists to donate artwork. We understand that as Artists we are constantly being asked and obliging by donating our Artwork to various causes. This is a privilege, but we also know that Artists deserve to be paid.
~ The Split for our fundraisers is:
40: Artist/ 40 Gallery/20 Organization.
If the silent auction earns MORE than the asking price by the Artist, that extra is passed onto the non-profit.
How to be considered for inclusion:
~Please email high quality images of up to 2 pieces to:
higherartgallery@gmail.com
~In the subject line: When you have more than you need
~Please include Title, retail price, materials and
dimensions. Do not leave any of this info out.
~ Artists will be notified weekly regarding acceptance of Artwork for inclusion.
Upon Inclusion:
Please bring or deliver pieces to:
Higher Art Gallery
219 East Front street Traverse City, Michigan
49684
by NO LATER THAN September 1st
be sure each piece has Artist Name, Title, materials, dimensions and Price affixed to the back.
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