Priceless PRICELESS & YOU Local artists are commissioned to make artworks (valued $500 - 1,000). At the Priceless auction each piece is auctioned of to young proessionals. The winner o each artwork is the ‘YoPro’ who pledges the most volunteer hours. These hours are worked of valued at participating not-or-prot organizations. Each artwork will be endorsed through the year within the local sponsors’ locations and throughout the event’s promotion. Throughout the year, the artworks will be presented to each winner upon pledge completion. YOUR A PPLICA TION This is an open call or the rst annual PRICELESS juried art auction. Submission is open to all artists working in all photography , painting, print- making, drawing and sculpture. Abstract, expressive, impressionist and realistic styles are all welcome. Successul entries will combine an original subject/concept and eature excellent composition in chosen medium. This exhibition will not be curated on a theme but rather the work will be chosen on the basis o artistic merit and originality. The jury is looki ng or pieces that will be displayed in homes & oices that will appeal to the target demographic o proessionals in the emerging generation. THE ARTWORKS Approximately 20 pieces will be selected or the exhibition. Successul entries will be commissioned or $500-1,000. Audio/visual pieces are not eligible or submission. Pieces must be wall-ready. Artists may rame/mat their work as they see t. Completed pieces and early submissions will be eatured in promotion o the event. This may include visual display o artwork in advertising, artist interviews, etc. By entering, the artist gives NEXTNiagara permission to use the artwork or display and other noncommercial purposes. The deadline to submit entry orms is September 1. Accepted entries will be notied by October 1. Finished pieces must be submitted by February 1, 2014. Payment is conditional upon delivery o the completed artwork by February 1, 2014. ENTRY SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS To submit a proposal or the 2014 Priceless Gala, please send the ollowing items to [email protected] • A visual/physical description of the proposed piece (1 page or less) • A Project Statement about the work (1 page or less) • Artist CV or re sume/bio of the artist (1-3 pages) • 5 – 15 images of recent work (pdf or jpg format, at least 150 dpi) • Work that is already created requires submitted photographs of the piece (pdf or jpg format, 300 dpi). Please ensure that ‘Pricel ess Artwork Submission’ is included in the subject line. ANY QUESTIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED TO [email protected] — CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS — SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR PRICELESS , THE ART AUCTION FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PRESENTED BY SPONSORED BY WITH SUPPORT FROM