Exhibition Information

Flag Day will explore the way flags and banners convey attitudes, beliefs and emotions; including patriotism, identity, mourning and celebration.

The exhibition will be curated from an open call by Janet Goleas, an artist, educator and independent curator. Goleas has exhibited extensively, writes for numerous publications including the East Hampton Star and is a visiting professor at Dowling College in Oakdale. She maintains a popular blog that considers the Long Island art scene and beyond.

Artists are invited to submit one work for consideration.

There is NO FEE to submit work.

Work must be submitted in person on the days and times indicated in this prospectus. Work submitted via e-mail to the Museum will not be downloaded or viewed. The curator will view images that are submitted as slides, CDs or photocopies received no later than May 15. Artists may then be asked to bring in a work for further consideration during the Open Call submission period. Call (631) 224-5402 if you have questions concerning this policy.

Two and three dimensional work in all media will be considered. If work exceeds six feet in any direction, or weighs more than 50 pounds, artists should contact the Museum to confirm whether or not it can be accommodated in the galleries. Artists who need to install or assemble multi-part entries should also call ahead to see if space is available.

Selected work will be on view from June 15 through September 4, 2011. An artist's reception is scheduled for Sunday, July 24, from 1 - 4 p.m.

Announcement cards (20) will be made available to all artists whose work is selected for the exhibition.

Requirements & Restrictions

All work that is to be hung on walls must be securely wired.
Inappropriately presented work will not be accepted.

The staff can not provide help carrying or setting up work. You must bring your own assistants and your own equipment.

No work previously exhibited at the Islip Art Museum will be accepted.

All registration forms and labels will be given to you when you bring your work to the Museum. You do not need forms prior to this time.

Please bring printed instructions and/or photographs of finished work with you if your work requires special handling, installation or display.

Participation is limited to artists 18 years of age or older.

Liability
We will not accept work valued more than $2,000. Work will be insured for the exhibition period only. By taking part in the open call, an artist agrees not to hold the Museum responsible for any loss or damage during the delivery, storage or curatorial process.

The Museum staff will handle your submission with care but is not responsible for damage to fragile or poorly constructed items. Artists should keep in mind that their work may be moved frequently during the selection process.

Receipt of Work

Artist may deliver their work during the following times:
10:30am-3:30pm on Wednesday, June 1, Thursday, June 2, Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4.

Selection Information
Selection information will be available by telephone from 10am-4pm on Wednesday, June 8, and Thursday, June 9.

Removal of Work
Art work which is not accepted for inclusion in the exhibition must be removed during the following times:
Wednesday, June 8, Thursday, June 9, Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11.
10:30am-3:30pm

Art work which is accepted for the exhibition must be removed on the following times and dates:
Sunday, September 4: 4-4:30pm;
Tuesday, September 6 and Wednesday, September 7, from10:30-3:30pm.
Work selected for the exhibition may not be removed before September 4.

PLEASE NOTE: Unless your work is selected, there is a $2 per day charge for storage of your work beyond the stated pick-up times.