Show Dates: June 14-August 2, 2024
Artwork by Daruis Quarles
Presented by the Louisa Arts Center, 212 Fredericksburg Ave, PO Box 2119, Louisa, VA 23093
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born and raised in Louisa, Virginia, Darius Quarles is a self taught artist who has been painting seriously since 2006. He describes his style as “unleashed!” He has no particular subject matter, although when it comes to pop culture he’s drawn to the controversial and intriguing. He produces over 200 original pieces per year, including public murals like the Liberty Warehouse Mural in Durham. His works are in numerous private collections throughout the US, and he has participated in hundreds of art shows and festivals. Darius lives and works in Durham, North Carolina with his wife and their four children.
CALENDAR
June 8: 9-11am—Art drop off followed by show hanging.
June 14: 6-8pm—Opening Reception
August 2: 6-7 pm—Closing. Art removal begins.
ART ENTRY GUIDELINES
User video tutorial is at the bottom of this page.
Once you have created your account a Video Tutorial is at top of User Dashboard.
Submit JPG images online. Here are tips for taking photos of your art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Users can upload the following image based file types as long as they are under 5mb file size: JPEGs or PNGs
POLICIES FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO LAC OPEN SHOWS
This exhibition is an assigned show, featuring one artist. For information on applying for assigned shows, please email: gallery@louisarts.org
All submitted artwork must be original. No reproductions accepted. Any copied photos used in creating the artwork must have been taken by the artist. All artwork must not have appeared in a previous show at the Louisa Arts Center.
Artworks wholly generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs (i.e, DALL-E, Midjourney, or similar programs) will not be accepted for display. Artworks derived or transformed or modified by AI-programs are acceptable so long as the greater part of the artwork process and outcome is the tangible, intellectual, and creative labor of the artist(s). AI-assisted artworks must be acknowledged to the Gallery and potential customers.
All 2-D (to include drawing, painting, collage, photography, low relief, etc.) artwork must be framed in a professional manner and ready to hang from picture molding (ie. screw eyes, hanging rings, brackets, wire, etc. on both sides on back of the work). NO saw tooth hangers. Gallery provides pedestals for 3-D work.
Attach a tag to the back of EACH artwork with the following information:
a. Name of Artist
b. Title of Art
c. Medium
d. Price or Not for Sale (NFS)
e. Dimensions, before framing
Artwork is not required to be for sale, but if for sale and sold, the Center will retain a 30% commission of the price listed by the artist. Set the price of the artworks taking the commission into consideration. The artist shall contact the Arts Center and remit 15% of the sale price of any item, which is purchased by an Arts Center client or referral from opening night to 365 days later.
Physical artwork must be delivered between 9am-11am the Saturday prior to the show opening following the online submission process with uploaded images. Due to lack of storage space, art may not be left at the Center prior to the scheduled drop-off date. NOTE: we cannot accept shipped artwork. In-person submissions only.
The Center reserves the right to reject from exhibition artworks accepted by juror due to content, inability to install the work (ie. improper hanging hardware), or work not ready to be hung (ie. wet painting, non-fixed charcoal/pastels, etc).
Artwork is required to remain on display until the end of the show.
After the close of the show, artwork must be picked up at the end of the closing or on the Saturday morning following the closing. NOTE: We don't have the facilities to accept or return shipped art. Any shipped artwork cannot be return shipped and will be considered an in-kind donation for our annual fundraiser. Artwork left at the Center for more than two weeks after the close of this show will become the property of the Center and considered an in-kind donation to the Annual Silver Tie Gala fundraising event. Please call us if there are extenuating circumstances.
LIABILITY AND AGREEMENT
By submitting artwork for entry and upon acceptance, the artist agrees to allow work to be shown and reproduced for publicity purposes.
The Louisa Arts Center takes every precaution to protect entries from damage and loss; however the artwork is NOT insured by the Center.
Participating Artists agree to hold the Louisa Arts Center harmless and to indemnify the Louisa Arts Center against all claims resulting from losses.
Thank you for your submission(s). We appreciate your creative time and effort and hope you will consider future submissions.
ARTIST SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
If you already have an artcall account, please log in and upload your art image and information to the selected open show on the artcall site. If you have never used the site before, it is very easy. Please register to create an account and then follow the step-by-step instructions to complete your information with image upload. Your work does not have to be for sale, but we need it uploaded to the site. We use this information to email you as needed and to build gallery wall tags and opening reception name badges.
All participating artists are responsible for inputting accurate information onto the artcall site.
Check spelling and capitalization because the web gallery and wall tags will match what you type.
If you have any questions, such as you don’t see an art category that matches your entry, please email us at gallery@louisaarts.org with the show theme name in the subject line before art drop off day.
Please proofread your personal info, especially your email address so we may reach you. You are responsible for providing accurate information and quality photos of your work.
For each entry:
Check spelling and capitalization because the web gallery and wall tags will match what you type.
If framing behind glass, take photos of your work before final framing.
If work is 3D, take photos with a simple white background.
Upload your own photos, color corrected to match the art as closely as possible.
Upon notice of acceptance, please log in and double-check your entry information (art title, price, spellings, capitalization etc.). Alert us to any corrections needing to be made before the Wednesday prior to the opening reception.
No corrections can be made to the Web gallery, the printed show program, or the gallery wall tags after the Wednesday before the opening reception.
