Call to Artists

The Deering Estate at Cutler is a geographic location rich with cultural possibilities and the neighboring area is rich in cultural diversity. In 2006, the Estate began to invest in the development of programs specifically to engage local and international, juried, visual and performance artists to interact with our community.

The Deering Estate at Cutler wants to showcase photographers and artists as part of our annual Earth Week celebration.

As part of our Earth Week celebrations and activities, the Deering Estate at Cutler will host a month long exhibition in the historic Stone House and Richmond Cottage on the Estate. Submissions should in some way focus on water – H20 – in their inspiration, themes or content. Water quality, faunal and habitat conservation messages are welcomed but not required. All forms of photography are accepted. The Deering Estate at Cutler Exhibit and Collections Advisory Committee will jury in applications and notify artists of their selections within a week of the posted deadline.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Photographers interested in participating in the Spring 2010 Juried Photography Exhibit must complete a formal application. In addition, photographers are welcome to make arrangements with the Exhibits and Collections Coordinator to visit the Estate during regular Estate hours (10 am - 4:30 pm, 7 days a week).

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
April 1: Application Deadline (p/m March 16 USPS)
April 5: Winners selection and notification
April 12-14: Delivery of Framed Work
Daily: 12:30 Natural Area Tours of the Estate
April 17: Opening
May 28: Retrieve work

COSTS:
Application must be received in advance with a non-refundable entry fee of $25, made payable to the Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. The photographer is responsible for supplying his/her own camera, equipment, materials and anything necessary to complete his/her submission.

OPENING:
Saturday, April 17, 2010 as part of the countywide BAYNANZA celebration and volunteer work day held at the Deering Estate at Cutler. Winners will be announced at the opening. The exhibit will remain through May 28, 2010 and is open to the public during regular Estate hours - free with admission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Each applicant may submit up to 6 digital images for judging. Final submissions must be framed, ready for hanging with wire in place. All work should be no larger that 48” x 48” including frame, plexiglass, glass or protective coating. Work not properly framed will be disqualified. Artwork will be for sale to the public. If accepted into the exhibition, photographers agree to contribute 10% of any photo sales transacted during the exhibit back to the Estate. Best in show, first, second and third place submissions will be selected by the Exhibits and Collections Advisory Committee.

SHIPPING AND HANDLING:
All work must be delivered and retrieved by the art-ist or an agent of the artist by May 28, 2010. The Deering Estate at Cutler will not be responsible for work left past the pick up dates.

Please complete the entry form and return it with $25 entry fee (made payable to the Deering Estate Foundation, Inc.):
Deering Estate at Cutler, Exhibits and Collections
c/o: Jennifer Tisthammer
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33157
(305) 235-1668, ext. 232
tistj@miamidade.gov