Angad Arts Hotel Call For Entry
3550 Samuel Shepard Drive
St. Louis, MO 63103
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Contact Email: Vanessa.Rudloff@AngadArtsHotel.com
Call Type: Exhibitions
Eligibility: Regional
State: Missouri
Entry Deadline: 11/22/19
Days remaining to deadline: 27
REQUIREMENTS:
Media
Images - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 2
Total Media - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 2
Angad Arts Hotel
Call for Entry 2019
3550 Samuel Shepard Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63103
AngadArtsHotel.com
@AngadArtsHotel
Contact email: vanessa.rudloff@AngadArtsHotel.com
Entry Deadline: Friday, Nov 22nd, 2019
Entry Fee: No Fee to enter
Number of Entries Permitted: 2
Exhibition open to public Dec 2019 through April 2020.
Request for Submissions
The newly-opened Angad Arts Hotel (AAH) and Grand Tavern by celebrity Chef David Burke are excited to invite submissions for artwork from the Greater Saint Louis region for display in 2019-2020. The artwork selected will be prominently showcased in the public areas of Grand Tavern and Angad Arts Hotel, the first hotel in the world where one can book their room by the color of emotion. Voted 4th Best New Hotel in North America 2019 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice, the artwork is to be part of the burgeoning art scene of the Grand Center Arts District with high visibility to the public and opportunity for sale.
Submissions may include but are not limited to drawing, painting, graphic design, photography, printmaking, glass, assemblage, collage, written word, fiber or sculpture*. Final pieces must be professionally framed and/or ready for display.
*We will be accepting sculpture that can securely hang on the wall and smaller pieces for 3D display. This includes architectural platforms and decorative shelving located in the restaurant and hotel. For 3D dimensions must not exceed 3 feet tall or 1 foot in diameter at base.
Eligibility
Open to individuals living in the St. Louis, Missouri region and surrounding 200-mile radius. (Chicago, IL and Kansas City, MO are not eligible.)
Requirements
Completed proposals must include each of the following components:
∙ Full name and full contact information
∙ Social media handles/addresses
∙ Artist Statement
∙ Purchase valuation
∙ High resolution Jpeg of artwork
∙ Artwork title, size, weight and media description
Proposals missing any of the required elements will not be considered.
The following items are optional (not required)
∙ Curriculum vitae or resume
∙ Written summary of relevant experience, including previously completed projects, 500 maximum word count
Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the Angad Arts Hotel Art Committee. Receipt of proposal will be acknowledged via reply email, and all entrants will receive notification of the status of their proposal by the notification deadline as noted under “TIMELINE” below. Selected artists will be presented with a contract outlining the terms of agreement between Angad Arts Hotel and artist.
Deadline for Submission
The deadline to submit proposals for this project is Friday, November 22nd, 2019 (11:59 p.m. CST. Entries submitted after 11:59 p.m. CST on November 22nd, 2019 will not be considered.
Timeline
∙ Submission Deadline: Friday, November 22nd 2019
∙ Notification to All Entrants: Sunday, December 1st 2019
∙ Artwork to be delivered by: Wednesday, December 11th 2019
∙ Opening Reception: Tuesday, December 17th 2019
∙ Exhibition will remain on display until late April 2020.
*Artist is responsible for delivery to and from Angad Arts Hotel 3550 Samuel Shepard Dr Saint Louis, MO 63103 (with the exception of artwork purchased by the public.)
**Artwork must be delivered NO LATER than Wednesday, December 11th 2019 to be included in the Grand Center First Friday Artwalk and Opening Reception.
Benefits
Artwork selected for exhibition will be located in one of several prominent public spaces throughout Angad Arts Hotel and Grand Tavern of the Grand Center Arts District.
Daily foot traffic will include national and international guests in for cultural events, business, leisure, festivals, restaurants, retail establishments.
Artwork will have name cards with brief descriptions of the artwork, artist and value.
AAH prides itself on utilizing top quality documentation of the artwork on display, including professional photography of the work.
Promotion through AAH’s website and social media accounts.
Artwork will be added to AAH’s digital archive for future highlights.
Artwork will be included in the Grand Center Art District’s First Friday artwalks and will be part of curator tours.
Opportunity for sale of work
All artwork on display is available for purchase.
AAH requires 33% commission of sale. Artist receives 67% of sale.
Any artwork sold must remain on display for the duration of the agreement and will not be taken down early.
Communications
All communication in regard to this request for submissions will be made by email. Please be sure that you have a working email address. Save vanessa.rudloff@AngadArtsHotel.com as a safe sender. If you use Gmail, please be sure to check your promotions folder for any emails from Angad Arts Hotel.
Publicity
Angad Arts Hotel reserves the right to photograph all final artwork delivered by the selected artists for this project, to be included in print and digital publications produced for publicity purposes.
About Angad Arts Hotel
Angad Arts Hotel (AAH) (angadartshotel.com) is a wholly new hospitality experience that embraces the visual arts, performance, fashion, literature and gastronomy. Ideally located in the heart of St. Louis' Grand Center Arts District, AAH offers superb, gracious hospitality combined with curation of socially inspiring experiences. Voted 4th Best New Hotel in North America 2019 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice, the Angad Arts Hotel is the first hotel in the world where guests can book their accommodations not only by room type, but also by the emotion of color-Green Rejuvenation, Blue Tranquility, Red Passion and Yellow Happiness.
About Grand Tavern
Grand Tavern by Chef David Burke, located in the Angad Arts Hotel, is the first St. Louis based concept for the award-winning celebrity chef. The restaurant showcases Chef David Burke’s playful cuisine and whimsical take on classic and contemporary American dishes. The innovative menu and art-centric space create a dining experience that’s both rich in flavor and culture.
The two-story dining room evokes an elevated tavern feel with a grand staircase, a beautiful skylight, and modern accents throughout. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, pre and post-theatre specials, and rooftop dining. The food is matched by a thoughtfully curated wine list, craft beers, and a specialty cocktail program.
About the Grand Center Arts District
Grand Center Arts District is St. Louis’s epicenter for the arts. Discover block after block of eclectic venues offering everything from Broadway to Black Box Theater, Bebop to Beethoven, street art to galleries and sushi to soul food. Kick back in a park, debate the latest exhibits, witness world-class talent and cheer on aspiring artists. Every visit is fresh and new in this ever-evolving cultural crossroads. Let your senses be your guide in an eclectic arts district that’s new and fresh with every visit. At Grand Center Arts District, you will find arts of every kind to explore. Plan a day, a night—or a few of both—and experience theater, music, galleries, food, cocktails and more. Or let your adventure spontaneously unfold as you wander into venues familiar and new. Come join us and take the time to truly discover Grand Center Arts District.
Legal
In submitting, artist (1) accepts all conditions listed in this Request for Submissions; (2) represents, warrants and covenants that artist is not infringing on any proprietary right, copyright, patent right or any other right of any third party, and artist will indemnify Angad Arts Hotel, Grand Tavern, Grand Center and their agents, employees, affiliates, licensors, and business partners harmless from and against any and all costs, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred in relation to, arising from, or for the purpose of avoiding, any claim or demand from a third party that the submission, ownership, display, sale or the presentation of artist’s artworks violate any applicable law or regulation, or the rights of any third party.
QUESTIONS? Please email them to our Arts Relations Manager Vanessa Rudloff vanessa.rudloff@AngadArtsHotel.com
Emails are reviewed: M-F 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
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