Artist Guidelines for International Contemporary Masters (ICM) Exhibitions

Please use ONLY the special e-mail address (contemporarymasters@gmail.com) for correspondence related to these exhibits.

The Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art will present exhibitions of art by artists whose work(s) appear in the International Contemporary Masters 2010 book.

Due to the large number of participants the 2010 exhibit is being divided into two separate shows.

The Second Exhibit, ICM 2010, will be held from
April 17, 2010 through June 5, 2010.
Opening Reception: 5:30 – 9 p.m., Saturday, April 17, 2010.

The Third Exhibit, ICM 2010, will be held from
June 19, 2010 through September 4, 2010.
Opening Reception: 5:30 – 9 p.m., Saturday, June19, 2010.

The artwork(s) should be those that appeared in the 2010 book, or similar, if the exact piece(s) are not available. Each artist is limited to no more than 3 works. Despina Tunberg is the curator of these exhibitions, so if the works in the book are not available, she will select others.

All works must be original.  No Giclees please.

Sizes: Paintings no larger than 60” by 72”(150 x 183 cm);
Sculpture not to exceed 78” x 48” ( 200 x 120 cm.); Max. weight 150 lb. (70 kilos).

Art must be properly labeled on the back of each work. Artist name, title of work and medium.  All work must be prepared for hanging and suitably framed or otherwise presentable for exhibit.

Donation: A $100 (USD) donation from each artist is to be used to support the Museum’s operating expenses related to the shows.
Donation and shipping/handling charge must be made prior to shippng art.
Payment Deadline for Show #2 is March 15, 2010.
Payment Deadline for Show #3 is April 15, 2010.  No exceptions.
Artists will also be responsible for their shipping costs to and from the Museum.
Payment should be made out to Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art

Payment Options: The preferred method is by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover). We also accept payment by Travelers Check, International Money Order or Paypal. A Paypal account has been set up for all ICM exhibits. It is located at the top of this page. All forms of payment must be in U.S Dollars.  If using a credit card please provide the following:

Name______________________________________________ Tel (     )_______________

Email ____________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________State ___________Zip ___________

Country   _________________________________

Name as it appears on the card, card-billing address, amount to be charged to the card ($100 USD).

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V- code: (   ) (   ) (   )  the 3-digit code on signature line on back of card

Expiration date (   ) (   ) - (   ) (   )

Mail-in payments should be sent to Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art,
450 Fremont St., Suite 280, Las Vegas, Nevada  89101

If you prefer, you may fax this information to the Museum at 702-671-0092. Please address fax to SNMFA / attn: SNMFA

Recommended Hotels hotels within walking distance of the Museum are listed below.
Additional detailed information will be posted on this web site as it becomes available.

Deadlines for Shipment of Art:
Art for the 2nd Exhibit must arrive BETWEEN March 22 and April 7, 2010.
Art for the 3rd Exhibit must arrive BETWEEN May 26 and June 9, 2010.

NEW SHIPPING INFORMATION: Shipping of Art Work
The Museum has contracted with a person on premises to accept and handle the art shipments for the 2nd and 3rd Exhibits for a $35 US each way (total $70 US).
You may use any shipper you wish to use. You need to ensure that you comply with the export and import regulations of your country. Your shipper will know what to do. Failure to comply with the regulations may result in delays or complications. Ship your art work to the Museum address below:

Mr. Roy Brownell

c/o Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art
450 Fremont Street   Suite #280
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101  USA

After you have contracted with your shipper / carrier please notify the Museum by email of the Carrier's name and tracking information.
The processing and handling fee can be paid in the same manner as your Submission Donation to the Museum (see above).
If you have questions contact Lynn Jones ICM Coordinator.

Please ship all art directly to the Museum for the second and third exhibits.

Please ensure that your packing material is reusable, as it will be used for the return of your artwork.

Sale of Art Work:
The Museum can make arrangements for the sale of art to interested collectors and Museum visitors. All sales must go through the Museum Gift Store in US Dollars. A 30% commission on all sales will be collected by the Museum. Artwork must remain on display until the exhibition is over.  Artists will receive the 70% balance 30 days after the close of the exhibition. Please include the price you wish to sell your work for in U.S. Dollars.

Insurance:
The artist will be responsible for insuring their work, if they wish, both to and from the Museum. The Museum will be responsible for insuring the artwork against any damage incurred while under Museum care. A Museum designated appraiser will determine the value. 

DEADLINE: Deadline for Payment for the 2nd Exhibit is March 15, 2010.

DEADLINE: Deadline for Payment for the 3rd Exhibit is April 15, 2010.

List: Title, Medium, Dimensions and sale price below (please ensure that the information is also on the work:

1.____________________________________________________________

2.___________________________________________________________

3.___________________________________________________________

Hotel Accommodations:
Special rates are available with the following hotels within walking distance of the Museum if you mention Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art.

Please contact the hotels directly for Accommodations Information:

There are two main venues in Las Vegas; Casino Hotels onThe Strip – a 5 mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard from the Mandalay Bay on the south end to the Stratosphere Hotel Casino on the north end of the Strip. The other Hotel venue is downtown, a few miles north of the Stratosphere, centered around the Fremont St. Experience, which is next to the Neonopolis. The Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art is located on the second level of the Neonopolis.   There are several hotels within a short walk. Of these we suggest three for your consideration.  Please contact them directly. The Museum does not handle hotel accommodations, however, please notify the Museum if you are attending the opening night so we may include you in the opening ceremony.

Golden Nugget Hotel Casino
129 Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-385-7111
Reservations: 1-800-992-2694
http://www.goldennugget.com

El Cortez Hotel Casino
600 Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
Reservations: 1-800-634-6703
http://www.ecvegas.com/

Gold Spike Hotel and Casino
400 E. Ogden Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101
Reservations: 1-702-384-8444
http://www.goldspike.com/