Easthampton Cultural Council is partnering with neighborhood businesses
to create spaces for Easthampton grantees to show their work

Throughout 2020, artwork will be installed and displayed in Easthampton storefronts. Easthampton Cultural Council is asking grantees past and present to submit between one and three works. The work can be work that would have been shown during quarantine as well as older work and/or new work.

BEFORE YOU ENTER:

  • Your submission should indicate size of work(s), format, as well as photographs of piece(s) for submission (photos do not need to be professional quality).

  • 2D or 3D art allowed.

  • Rolling deadline for submission. 

AFTER YOU ENTER:

  • Each artist will be partnered with a neighborhood business to create an installation in the storefront/display window of that business.

  • Notifications will be sent to artists for the business(es) that would like to work with them. Artist has the right to refuse to work with any particular storefront.

  • Easthampton Cultural Council does not control business's selection of artists.

  • All details of the installation will be determined by the artist together with their partner neighborhood business, including the method of installation, etc.

  • Installation will occur on a rolling basis. Coordination of installation will be negotiated between the artist and shop owner. If you cannot commit to this installation process, please do not submit an entry. 

HOW TO ENTER:

  • First, input all information into the entry form below and click the SUBMIT button.

  • Then, send images of work(s) being submitted in the send images form below. Larger files may not upload properly. Your image must be named with your last name. If you are submitting more than one entry, number your submissions accordingly.

  • Remember to describe your image and/or your design intent as best you can. Include dimensions of your piece(s).

  • That's it! We will notify you of your inclusion in this initiative via email on a rolling basis.

Send any questions regarding the Call for Artists to ecc@easthamptonculturalcouncil.org 

FAQ:

Will the event still take place, despite the COVID-19 situation?

The COVID-19 situation continues to unfold, but based on the open-air gallery format of this event, Windows For Easthampton is scheduled to take place. it is in times like these that art can play an important role as it engages people visually as well as creating a shared group experience and can also help maintain perspective. It is our hope that Windows For Easthampton will provide some safe fun, levity, and hope during this unprecedented situation we are all facing. We will continue to monitor the situation and accept the advice of city officials. We will let everyone know at a moment’s notice if there are any changes to established plans.

How will the event be marketed?

The event will be marketed extensively including:

  • Easthampton Cultural Council website and social media with images of the artwork and a link to the artist website.

  • Artwork in storefronts will be labeled with artist name, title of piece(s), and artist website/contact information.

  • You may offer your piece(s) for sale and sell directly through your own artist website or other internet platforms.

  • Various social media promotions.

 How are the artists compensated for the work?

The art remains the property of the artist at all times. You may choose, and you are encouraged to, offer your art piece(s) for sale during the installation. All proceeds from any sale during the installation go directly to the artist.  

What is the size of the window I will be working with?

The sizes of the window in which the artwork will be installed are dependent on which merchant you are working with. Once you have been partnered with a participating merchant, you will work directly with them on dimensions and placement of your artwork.

Can purchased artwork be removed from the installation?

No, all artwork must remain in place for the duration of the installation.

What is the duration of the installation?

Windows will change approximately every 4 - 8 weeks

 

ENTRY FORM:

By submitting your entry, you agree to your name being listed in promotional materials, as well as agreeing to have photographs (with credit) of your work used for event promotion for this and future events associated with this ongoing event.