Under Fire 4: A Virtual Gallery of International Enamel Artists
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Deadline: Sepeember 21, 2022
extended to SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
In keeping with our mission to promote the art of vitreous enameling, the Enamel Guild North East is sponsoring an open call for original enamels from around the world. We seek works in a broad range of styles to highlight the various approaches to this demanding, ancient medium. Submissions may be in any category: jewelry, as well as wall pieces, 3-dimensional pieces, decorative, or utilitarian, as long as vitreous enamel is a major component of the piece and completed within the past 2 years. Work exhibited in Under Fire 3 may not be included in submissions. All works must be original and produced by the artist. A digital catalogue will also be available to download.
Three Jurors Choice Awards will be selected to receive:
1st award $300
2nd award $200
1st award $100
Jurors:
—Harlan Butt, acclaimed enamelist
—Jessica Calderwood, acclaimed enamelist
—Patti Bleicher, owner Gallery Loupe, acclaimed jewelry gallery
Application Fees:
EGNE continues to offer support for the enamelist community by providing an opportunity to share their work. Hence, we have set the submission fees lower in hopes of encouraging everyone to submit.
— $25 EGNE members (check your membership status here.)
— $40 non-members (TIP: become a member and enter with the discounted member’s fee! See below)
** TIP for non-members: Join EGNE as a member first. Then, as a member, apply and submit your work for the exhibition at the member’s discounted fee. A savings of $15 for the both!
— $20 students with proof of college attendance. Upon sending your application fee as a student, you will be requested to email proof of college ID.
Sunday, October 23 at 7 pm, a virtual opening reception with panel discussion, What’s Up With Enamels Today?, the three jurors will share their observations contemporary enamels, while reflecting on the works submitted for review for Under Fire 4.