THE ACADEMY OF GOLF ART
Establishing a Standard of Excellence in the field of Golf Art
2005 1st Annual Open Juried Exhibition Prospectus
June 1, 2005 - July 31, 2005
ABOUT THE GALLERY/MUSEUM:
The Jack Nicklaus Museum is located at 2355 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43210.
SALES:
Every effort will be made to encourage sales. All sales will be handled by the Academy
and the Museum. A donation of 20% will be expected on sales. If your work sells, you will
be notified by the close of the exhibition. Work that is sold must remain on display
until the close of the exhibition. If you or someone affiliated with you, sells your
artwork prior to or during the run of the show, a 20% donation will be expected.
EXHIBITION CATALOG:
All accepted artwork will be featured on our on-line catalog, www.academyofgolfart.org).
Each piece will be shown in color (where applicable) and will list the artist's name, size,
medium and price. The cost for this is included in your entry fee. The accepted artwork may
remain on the website for up to four months.
JURY SELECTION CRITERIA:
In selecting work for this exhibition, the jury considers the following criteria applied to
each artwork: composition, technique, drawing, representation of the figure, palette or
patina, spatial relationship's movement and action. Individual artistic style is not a
consideration.
A summary of the July panel's critique is available if desired.
RECEPTION AND EXHIBITION DATES:
The exhibition opens June 1, 2005 during the week of the Memorial Tournament and closes
Sunday, July 31, 2005. A public reception for the artist's will be held on June 1, 2006 from
6 to 9 PM at the Jack Nicklaus Museum. A group dinner will be held immediately following the
reception at a location to be determined. You must RSVP to the Academy office no later than
May 15 in order to attend the group dinner.
AWARDS:
AGA Founders award for painting - for overall excellence
AGA Sculpture - for overall excellence
AGA Photography - for overall excellence
Curator's Award - awarded to the most original work in
any category - selected by the Curator of the Jack Nicklaus Museum
Popular Choice Award - Awarded to work determined by the viewing
public through a one-vote ballot system. Selected during the night of the opening reception.
The Academy reserves the right not to place awards if there are insufficient participants in
any category.
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS:
The Academy requests that artist's, photographers and sculptors refrain from using phrases
such as "AGA Exhibitor" when advertising work that has not been selected for the exhibition.
Only work chosen by the AGA jury may be promoted when using the name "Academy of Golf Art"
or "AGA" in magazines, periodicals, etc.
The use of "AGA" after name or signature is reserved for Founding Artist's and full members
only.
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to artist's, photographers and sculptors over the age of eighteen. All art must be
original work depicting the game of golf and its traditions. Categories include oil/acrylic,
watercolor, pastel, drawing, photography and sculpture. Sculpture is only considered in a
permanent medium. No stained glass, textiles, jewelry, reproductions or computer - made
graphics will be accepted. All work must be completed - unfinished works will not be
considered.
The AGA does not discriminate on the basic of age, sex, disability, race, color, national or
ethnic origin in any of its programs or policies. The same rights and privileges are extended
to all.
ENTRY FORMAT:
As many as three works may be submitted. Entry format must be by color slide, which will be
used for both jurying and inclusion on the on-line catalog. You may send additional color
photographs, or digital files on your disc if you wish.
For two-dimensional artwork, send one color slide (standard format only, no glass accepted)
for each work submitted. Do not include the frame in the slide.
For Sculpture, you must send three different views of each work submitted-one
of each side and a front or rear view. You may send additional views or detailed areas if you
wish. Sculpture must be photographed with a neutral background. Slides submitted with other
backgrounds are not acceptable for use in the catalog and will not be considered.
DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS: Format may be with either TIFF or J"PEG and
should be sent on a CD or floppy disc (PC compatible). Please include a printout of each digital
image and label the disc with the artist's name. Actual visual size should be no larger than
5" x 7" (horizontally or vertically), in a resolution of 150 to 300 DPI.
FOR ALL ENTRIES:
THE NAME OF ARTIST, TITLE OF WORK, MEDIUM, SIZE,
YEAR ARTWORK PRODUCED AND WEIGHT - (for sculpture
only). MUST BE ON EACH SLIDE, photo or digital entry.
A non-refundable entry fee of $ 25 for the first work and $ 15 for each additional work
must accompany the entry form. ENTRY FEE MUST BE IN U.S. CURRENCY ONLY. All artists will
be notified of the juror's decision by mail or e-mail no later than April 1. No phone calls
please.
Photos and floppys of declined work will be returned if a stamped, self-addressed, envelope
is provided. The AGA will retain formats of all accepted work for inclusion on the AGA
on-line exhibition catalog and promotional use.
SIZE LIMITATIONS:
Maximum-framed size is 55" in width or height. All two-dimensional work must be suitably
framed, wired and ready for hanging. Items not ready for hanging will not be included in the
show and will be returned. Maximum weight for sculpture is 150 pounds per item, Larger
sculpture, such as life-size works will be handled on a case by case basis depending on the
gallery/museum hosting the exhibition.
ACCEPTED WORK:
Information on shipping and insurance requirements will be sent to accepted artists. Only
artwork selected by the jury will be exhibited. No substitutes will be permitted.
RECEIVING:
Send accepted work to the Jack Nicklaus Museum, Attn: Steve Auch, 2355 Olentangy River
Road, Columbus, OH 43210 between May 16-19, 2005.
No work will be accepted after May 19th. The Academy and the Museum reserve the right to
reject any work, which is not received in time and received in substandard condition (i.e.
damaged, not up to standard represented in juried slide, not ready to hang or otherwise
unsuitable.
INSURANCE:
While in their keeping, work is insured by the museum as per the "Insurance Value" amount
listed on your entry form. The owner must insure all work while it is in transit to and
from the museum. Neither the AGA nor the museum (Jack Nicklaus Museum) will be responsible
for loss or damage from any cause during shipping. Entries without the insurance value will
be returned unjuried.
The "Insurance Value" is usually 65% of the retail price. This is merely a suggestion. A
method of determining an insurance value is up to you.
PRICING YOUR ARTWORK:
When determining the selling price of your artwork, you should include the cost of your
shipping and packaging. If your artwork is sold, it will be shipped in its original container
to the purchaser. It is strongly suggested that you pack each accepted artwork separately.
If we have to acquire new packing to return your other unsold artwork to you, you will be
billed for in C.O.D.
ENTRY CHECKLIST:
Make certain your entry package contains the following:
1. Entry form completely filled out and signed
2. Entry Fees (U.S. Currency)
3. Self-addressed, stamped envelope for acceptance letter or return of
photos/disks.
4. Photos of floppy disk (IBM formatted only) with all information clearly marked
on them
IMPORTANT DATES:
Entry Deadline March 1st, 2005
Notification of Acceptance April 1st, 2005
Receiving of Artworks May 16-19, 2005
Exhibition Opens June 1st, 2005
Open Reception for Artists June 1st, 2005
Exhibition closes July 31st, 2005
Return shipping of Artwork and
pick-up hand delivered artwork August 1-12, 2005
For additional information contact: Tim Kilty, Director @ 843-987-3111,
4108 Spring Island, Okatie, SC 29909 or tkilty@islc.net.