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WE ARE ON FOR SWAN DAY SPRING 2023

QUESTIONS? Call 409-370-7350

Submissions have CLOSED for 2023.  "SWAN Day" juried art show ribbon winners and entries will be online March 17!

What's SWAN DAY ?


Support Women Artists Now!

READ THE PROSPECTUS:

How to apply: Each woman artist may submit 2 D art for review.  Artwork may be submitted in one of two categories. PAINTINGS: oil, acrylic, watercolor, gauche, tempura, encaustic and mixed media. DRAWINGS: charcoal, scratchboard, pastel, pencil, colored pencil, and pen and ink are acceptable. All work must be original. The online show last year was so successful, it will be online again this year. 

Submission Specifications:  Minimum size requirement no smaller than 5"x 7". No maximum size limit. All submissions will be online. Art must be submitted with artist name, address, email, phone number, medium, size and price.   


Hanging:  Invitations will be extended to those artists whose work has been selected by the juror for show at the G. Lee Gallery. Accepting the invitation to show work at the Gallery is voluntary. IF an artist receives an invitation to hang their work at the gallery, their art must be available for sale thru the event close. Art must be carefully wired, ready to hang, tagged with the artist's name, size, medium and price. Wiring, and framing (artist preference) are the sole responsibility of the artist. No sawtooth hangers allowed. Shipping charges (both to the Gallery and return in the event the piece does not sell) must be PREPAID by the artist. NO SALES of art once shipped to the Gallery may be made directly by the artist for the duration of the event.  Please contact G. Lee Gallery  for additional instruction. 


Submissions Open: February 1, 2023


Deadline: On line submissions must be received no latter than 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2023 .


Payment: 

ENTRY FEE - February 21 - March 10: $25 for two; $10 for each additional entry


All payments must be received within 24 hours of submission form (below) and prior to the submission deadline Friday, March 10, 2023.


Enter and Submit Your Entries HERE 


Juried Art: Artists will be notified no later than Wednesday, March 15 of acceptance of their work. Artists invited to  hang their art at the Gallery must deliver their art to G. Lee Gallery no later than 3:30 p.m.,  Saturday, March 18. This year's juror is Shirley Leago - learn more about Shirley at: shirleymooreleago.com 


Awards: Cash awards and ribbons will be awarded for overall Best in Show.  First, Second, and Third  and the famous SWAN gift tote will be awarded in each category. 


Sale: Sales will take place at the G. Lee Gallery and on-line immediately following judging and for the duration of the event. Work must be available for sale thru the close of the show on Friday, March 31, 2023. G. Lee Gallery will retain 40% commission for artwork sold at the Gallery or on the Gallery's online website. NO SALES may be made directly by the artist.  G. Lee Gallery reserves the right to remove paintings that do not conform to the rules or are deemed offensive.


Liability: G. Lee Gallery is not liable or responsible for any accidents, loss, damage or injury as a result of participation.


Show: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18 - Friday, March 31, 2023 at G. Lee Gallery, 2217 Strand, Suite 107-B, Galveston, TX. Closed Tuesdays.  Collectors, friends and family are welcome to stop by the Gallery, be inspired and purchase. There will be a reception this year stay tuned for details. 


Art Pick Up: Friday, March 31 - Sunday, April 2, or by appointment.

Be part of SWAN Day!

Thank you for participating in

SWAN DAY!

Questions? Call G. Lee Gallery 409-370-7350

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