ELIGIBILITY

National Sculpture Society (NSS) California Communities at Sausalito Center for the Arts (SCA) is open to NSS members residing open to NSS members residing west of the Rockies in (AZ, CA, ID, NV, ID, OR, UT and WA). All entries are subject to jury and will be juried anonymously from the submitted images. More than one work per artist may be accepted into the show.

 

SAUSALITO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

The Sausalito Center For The Arts is located in downtown Sausalito. From its inception, the Mission of SCA was to enrich the cultural experience of Marin and unite community through diverse artistic expression for the benefit of all.

 

GUIDELINES

Artists are asked to submit their very best work.

 

As this is a regional show, we expect that most artists will deliver, install, de-install, and take back their sculptures, and will bring their own pedestals. Hand-delivered sculptures may be in any permanent

medium. Terracotta, plaster, ceramic, and works in other fragile materials may be considered, but onlyon the condition that artists assume all responsibility. All sculptors with works larger than 39 inches and/or

heavier than 55 pounds need to coordinate installation with Shiva Pakdel, (415) 810-6089 or shiva@sausalitocenterforthearts.org.

 

For artists who cannot hand-deliver their sculptures, these works must be non-fragile and no heavier than 55 lbs. Artists assume all responsibility for proper packaging and shipping of works. They will be installed

and deinstalled by volunteers. We have a limited number of pedestals available. Use of pedestals must be coordinated with Lance Glasser, (408) 221-5481, Lance@LanceGlasserArt.com.

 

NSS, SCA, and Volunteers will NOT be held responsible for any damages.

 

JURY AND NOTIFICATION

A Jury of Selection will be assembled to review works for inclusion in the show. Emails will be sent to all sculptors who entered to inform them whether their work was selected for exhibition or not.

 

CONTRACT

All accepted sculptors will be asked to sign a brief contract stating that they agree to loan their accepted work of sculpture for the duration of the exhibition at Sausalito Center for the Arts. Contracts will also establish the retail price for all works intended for sale. Images of accepted works will be used for promotional and marketing purposes.

 

INSURANCE

Insurance for individual works in transit and on exhibit is strongly encouraged and is the responsibility of the sculptor. SCA Show will provide security at the event and will provide overall event liability insurance.

 

SALES

Sculptures accepted in the exhibition are not required to be available for sale. SCA Show will take 35% commission on sales; the National Sculpture Society will receive no commission from sales. Retail prices established in the contract will not be subject to change during the exhibition.

 

PEDESTALS & SIGNAGE

SCA will provide pedestals. NSS will provide a banner and name tags. Individual artists are responsible for their own business cards, postcards, guest books, QR codes, and for hand-delivered art and pedestals.

 

PROMOTION

NSS will publicize the show through its news bulletin, magazine, and social media platforms. SCA will promote NSS’ participation in the show through its media and social media platforms.

 

PARTICIPATION FEE:

$30 participation fee per accepted sculpture.

 

SUBMISSION FEE

• Entry fee for NSS members: $0.
• Not an NSS member? Join HERE for $75. NSS Membership has many benefits!
• Entry fee for non-members: $50.

 

EXHIBITION CALENDAR

• January 1, 2025: Submissions open.
• March 14, 2025: Submissions deadline.
• April 4, 2025: Notification emailed to artists.
• May 14 – 16, 2025: Sculptures delivered to Sausalito Center for the Arts.
• May 17, 2025: The NSS Community at SCA opens.
• May 17, 2025: Evening Reception.
• June 15, 2025: The NSS Community at SCA No sculpture removed before 5PM.
• June 16 – 17, 2025: Sculpture move out.

 

WHERE TO SUBMIT/WHAT TO SUBMIT

• Submit to nationalsculpture.org/entry-thingy. Be certain to submit to “NSS Communities Show at Sausalito Center for the Arts” call.
• Sculptors may submit 1 to 3 works (and up to 3 images/work) for a maximum total of 9 images.
• Sculptors will be required to give their name, address, title of sculpture, date, medium, dimensions (height including base, width, and depth), and price of work (if for sale).

 

SHIPPING/RECEIVING/RETURN

• Move in dates at Sausalito Center for the Arts: May 14 – 16 until 5PM.
• Move out dates at Sausalito Center for the Arts: June 15 (5PM or after) and June 16 – 17 (10AM – 5PM).

 

 

 Exhibition Questions?  Contact Lance Glasser at (408) 221-5481

  Shipping To & From SCA Questions?  Contact Shiva Pakdel, (415) 810-6089

Entry/Submission Questions?  Contact Patty Delahanty at (212) 764-5645 ext. 103