CALL FOR ARTISTS
 
  A Reader's Art 7:Frugal finds for prudent collectors

 March 3-April 28, 2007

A show of artists books with   a focus on frugality.  
I am seeking book/book objects that sell for UNDER $100 OR express in some other way the concept of frugality.

MEDIA  
2-d and 3-d are welcome.  
All media welcome, all approaches, even installation and performance. Editions or one of a kind books and book objects  or book referential work. I am always willing to expand the reaches of book art to the edges of the known universe and beyond.

HOW TO APPLY
Send accurate slides,photos, MAC compatible cd-rom of the work you plan to show, with SASE for return, or Email high quality jpg’s.
Written explanation of the work is welcomed.
Appointments may be made for in-person viewing of work.

Accepted artists will be expected to provide a resume and artist’s statement about their work and press clippings. Accepted artists will be asked to provide client lists  as well.  

SALES  AT SUSAN HENSEL GALLERY are encouraged. but not required.  You may send NFS work.

All work is sold on consignment.  The gallery keeps 40% of the sale price.  The artist receives 60% of the sale price.


INSURANCE, SHIPPING, SECURITY
Susan Hensel Gallery carries a basic loss policy that will pay the artist 60% of the sale price in the event of theft or total loss. The gallery building also has a security system and residential occupancy.

All shipping costs are the responsibility of the artist. Accepted work must be sent with return UPS or FedEX barcoded shipping label enclosed; You can set up an online account at UPS or FED EX. No charges accrue until your package is shipped. If a piece sells, return shipping is not charged as the box will not be shipped. All return shipping MUST be by FEDEX or UPS. No exceptions. No COD’s.

PUBLICITY
1000 postcards will be distributed
local, area and national press kits will be sent
email and fax publicity
and your help planning guerrilla marketing

DATES  and CHECKLIST
• slides, jpg’s, photos for up to 10 works,  w/ SASE,  slides/jpg’s due:  Jan 15, 2007.
•  Accepted work due Feb 24, 2007.return shipping MUST be enclosed. Accepted work must be sent with return UPS or FedEX barcoded shipping label enclosed; You can set up an online account at UPS or FED EX. No charges accrue until your package is shipped. If a piece sells, return shipping is not charged as the box will not be shipped. All return shipping MUST be by FEDEX or UPS. No exceptions. No COD'
 the actual pre-paid labels.
• artists reception Saturday, March 3, 5-9 pm
• all work picked up at end of show April 29 &30, please call for times.



Susan Hensel Gallery
a gallery of Narrative Art
3441 Cedar Ave. S,
Minneapolis, MN 55407

phone/fax 612 722-2324

susan@susanhenseldesign.com
www.susanhenseldesign.com