Frequently Asked Questions

 

Our Competition

When is the competition entry deadline?

     The competition entry deadline is January 30^th, 2016.

When will the competition begin?

     The competition is scheduled to begin receiving submissions on March 1^st, 2015.

Is there an age requirement?

      Yes. All entrants must be at least 18 years of age.

Can I enter if I don’t live in the United States?

     Yes, the competition is open to artists anywhere in the world, and all receive equal consideration.

How will I know if my entry has arrived and been entered in the competition?

     You will receive an email confirmation for your submission within 24 hours by Art Fusion Galleries.

     If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours please contact: IFAC@ArtFusionGalleries.com 

How do I find out the results of the competition?

      The three finalists will be announced on our website homepage effective January 30th 2016

Where can I see the results of last years’ competitions?

     You can see the results of previous years’ competitions here.

 

Entry Fee

How much does it cost to enter the competition?

     There is a $40 entry fee for up to 5 images; $60 fee for 10 images.

Can I pay the competition fee in cash, bank wire transfers, Western Union Payments or Checks?

     NO – The competition fee may only be paid by Paypal or Credit Card.

Aside from the entry fee for the contest, will there be additional charges?

     If an artist is selected for the exhibition he/she will be responsible for all shipping charges to and from Art Fusion Galleries. 

     In addition, all U.S. Customs, Import Taxes and Framing Fees

 

What To Enter

Can I upload a PDF file of my entire portfolio?

     No.

Can I send a digital image of my artwork as an entry?

     Yes. All entries, without exception, must be in digital JPG format.

     Each image must be at least 72 dpi and no larger than 500 KB. We only accept individual JPG images through our art competition submission process.

     (E-mail address of art competition is IFAC@ArtFusionGalleries.com )

How important is the quality of the photograph I send?

     Image quality is very important. This is the only exposure to your artwork that the jurors will have, and a poor representation such as a blurred image,

     or one affected by glare, dim lighting or unnecessary background objects will reduce your chances of being selected.

Should I enter artwork that shows the different styles that I can create or should I keep the art to one style?

     You should try to submit entries showing different styles that reflect the scope of your artistic background.

I was not selected in the last competition. Does that mean that my chance to be selected is lower than the other artists?

     No.

If I am selected to receive a monetary award, how do I receive the cash prize?

     It will be paid in the form of a check.

Is sculpture eligible for the competition?

     Yes. For a sculpture entry, we recommend that your photograph shows the work from more than one angle.

Should I include a resume and statement with the entry?

     You don’t have to. We want to give an equal chance to everybody and therefore the competition is judged solely from visuals.

     If you are selected we will need a biography/resume and statement for the exhibition promotion.

Is digital work accepted?

     Digital artwork will be accepted on the condition that if selected for the exhibition the artwork must be printed on high quality paper and framed.

     When sending the images you must let us know what the framed dimensions will be.

What are the dimensional limitations of the actual artwork?

     2-Dimensional Work – Each piece can be no larger than 72″ x 72″ (183 x 183 centimeters).

     Diptych, Triptych – A work made up of multiple pieces can be up to 90″ (229 centimeters) wide,

     as long as each part is no larger than 72″ Height x 30″ Width (183 x 76 centimeters).

Can artwork that is not for sale be considered for the competition?

     No – all participating artwork must be available for sale.

Can selected artwork be replaced if sold prior to the exhibition?

      Yes, pending our approval, and only with artwork similar in style and medium to the selected one.

Can I submit multiple views of the same piece?

      Yes, however you are limited to either 5 or 10 images – each image will be judged independently.  

Are numbered Giclee prints accepted for the exhibition?

      No. Giclee prints are not accepted under any circumstances.   

Will the judging be based on actual artwork or will it be based on the images that are sent?

     Judging will be done based only on image files in JPG format.

Is there a time frame in which the work must have been produced?

     There is no time frame in which the work must have been created.

     The work must be available during the competition exhibition dates, and must be available for sale.

Is collaborative work accepted?

     Yes; collaborative work is accepted as long as the collaboration does not exceed two people.

Is kinetic work accepted?

     No.   

Is miniature sculpture accepted?

     Miniature sculpture is accepted, however if the work is chosen, the artist is responsible for the installation, with the work protected in a Plexiglas box during the exhibition.

Do you accept installations for the competition?

     No, installations are not accepted.

 

Framing

If you are selected to participate in the exhibition, your artwork must be framed or stretched.

     Stretched work must be gallery wrapped.

Framed work must be framed in a similar manner – the frames do not have to be identical but they must be very similar – keep in mind that works are usually displayed one next to the other and using different types of frames will distract the viewers. It is your responsibility to make sure that your artwork is adequately framed and ready to hang.

 

Shipping/Insurance

Selected artists are responsible for all arrangements and cost of shipping to and from the gallery and for insuring the artwork while it is in transit.

Do you arrange the customs entrance of the work being shipped?

     No, if you are selected to take part in the exhibition then you will have to arrange it. Most shipping companies can take care of this for you.

Insurance in transit: Art Fusion Galleries, its officers and agents will not bear liability for any loss or damage to any work while in transit to or from the gallery – you should arrange insurance with the shipping company when sending your artwork.

 

Sales/Commission

Commission structure on work sold: The gallery’s commission structure is 75/25, the artist receives 75% of the List/Retail/Final Selling price and the gallery receives 25% of the List/Retail/Final Selling price.

 

Payment date:

You will be paid within three weeks after Art Fusion Galleries receives full payment for the sold artwork.

If the artwork does not sell, will it be returned to the artist?

     Yes. The artwork is the property of the artist and will be returned at the end of the exhibition if it is not sold.

     The artist is responsible for paying for the return shipping of the artwork.

 

Please email IFAC@ArtFusionGalleries.com if you were not able to find an answer to your question.