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KAUAI SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
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In order to have professional high-quality exhibitions KSA asks artists to meet certain entry criteria for each show. While some criteria may vary from exhibit to exhibit, such as number of entries, entry fees, size limits, and type of art allowed (for theme shows), there are certain consistent criteria that KSA generally follows for every exhibition. Entry criteria for each KSA exhibition can be found ahead of time in the show entry forms and on the KSA website: Click on links below for specific information, or scroll down. 2. Artwork criteria & requirements 4. Sales 5. Use of Art Images in Publicity 6. Presentation of artwork (framing, etc) 7. Liability 8. Professionalism and responsibility 1. Membership Requirements KSA membership is generally a requirement to enter KSA exhibitions. One exception is the annual Art Kauai exhibition open to all adult Kauai residents. New and renewing members are always welcome to join on any entry day. While KSA welcomes artists of all ages, at this time KSA exhibitions are generally geared towards adult amateur and professional artists. Each year, KSA counts a few youth as members, however showsitting requirements and restrictions on student work generally preclude the participation of most minors. Off-island members are welcome, however they must arrange for dropping off and picking up all show entries. KSA does not accept shipped or mailed entries. Also, the annual Art Kauai exhibit is limited to Kauai residents (6 months or more of the year). 2. Artwork Criteria & Requirements Except in the case of certain theme exhibitions, KSA exhibitions are open to art in ALL media either 2-D and 3-D. Any art with special display requirements such as installation or video art should contact a KSA representative BEFORE entry day for more information. Size limits on artwork entries vary from show to show. Some exhibitions have no size limit, however, due to limited exhibition space and in order to be as inclusive as possible, KSA does impose an artwork size limit for some exhibitions. Artworks must be original and independently created by the artist, or a collaboration of artists, within the last three years. No student work created under an instructor's direction or supervision is allowed. No work previously shown in a judged or juried show on Kauai is eligible. Copies of works originally created in a different medium are not allowed, unless such reproduction is integral to a new artistic or conceptual statement. For instance, a giclee reproduction of a watercolor is not eligible, while photography or digitally-created art printed digitally is acceptable. Traditional printmaking forms (such as relief, etching, stone lithograph, and serigraph) are, of course, eligible. KSA reserves the right to not accept any work considered inappropriate or unsafe for display in a public space. 3. Showsitting Requirement All participants are asked to show-sit at least two showsitting sessions of three hours each or pay a sitting fee of $50. A show sitting deposit of $50 will be returned at the end of the show to the artists fulfilling their showsitting duties. Waivers of showsitting or fees will be considered for artists with physical or financial hardships. 4. Sales Generally, KSA asks for a 25% donation from the sale of any work from a KSA exhibition. It is generally NOT a requirement that work be for sale. Sold work generally must remain in an exhibition until the end of the show, the exception being the Small Works Show held during the holidays. Generally, any packing and shipping will be the responsibility of the artist to arrange with the buyer. 5. Use of Art Images in Publicity Artists agree that KSA may use photographs of works from any show in publicity and show promotion, including newsletters, invitations, and website. Artist's copyright will be acknowledged whenever possible. 6. Art Presentation For an artist, the process, the struggle, the act of creating a visual artwork is usually the most important part of what they do. Once an artwork is created, the next most important thing that an artist faces is how to best display that work: the presentation. How an artwork is presented generally involves the two main issues of providing protection to the artwork as well as being conceptually and aesthetically compatible. Matting and framing are meant to protect fragile artworks from damage or exposure to the elements. They also provide a sturdy and safe way of hanging an artwork on a wall. Stands or pedestals for 3-D works elevate and present works in their intended positions, while also providing some protection. Insufficient framing or protection for an artwork is an issue for those KSA volunteers entrusted with handling and installation of artwork. Poorly constructed frames that come apart, weak hanging devices, and insufficient protection for fragile work pose problems and safety hazards for anyone handling them as well as for visitors to an exhibit. Aesthetically, any presentation should enhance an artwork, or at the very least should not distract from it. "Good" presentation, like "good" art, can be a highly subjective quality. There are a wide range of framing tastes and approaches. Some artists fully integrate their presentation into their artistic statement, with colored mats, painted frames, etc. Or perhaps, as in the case of a wrapped canvas, they choose no frame at all. Others choose as neutral or minimal a presentation as possible, while still providing the appropriate protection for an artwork. The best general advice is to:
As stated, the aesthetic qualities of any presentation are very subjective. KSA does not want to rule out any creative or conceptual approach to presentation that may be integral to an artwork, but this needs to be balanced with the adequate safety of not only the artwork, but also the volunteers installing artwork and visitors to an exhibition. In attempting to have consistently high-quality, professional exhibitions of art by a wide range of Kauai artists KSA has developed some basic criteria and recommendations for the presentation of artwork:
7. Liability All artwork is work is submitted at owner's risk. While all care will be taken with artworks, Kaua'i Society of Artists and Kukui Grove Shopping Center staff and management, and/or sponsors are not responsible for loss or damage to works, no matter how such loss or damage is sustained. 8. Professionalism and responsibility Although KSA welcomes and supports a wide range of visual artists from amateur to professional, KSA expects all members to maintain a professional attitude and to fulfill their responsibilities as participants in KSA. That includes volunteering to help when and if you can, dropping off and picking up artworks on time, reading and completing all entry forms accurately, and fulfilling other commitments to the group such as showsitting. KSA is a group organization run by a volunteer board of directors with the help of numerous members who put in many hours of effort on behalf of Kauai artists and the community. Your help makes the job that much easier, and benefits everyone in an exhibition. Mahalo from KSA for taking part in and helping to support the Kauai arts community. |
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