EVENTS

Something Made Easy: 500X Gallery's Annual Open Invitational

May 10 - May 31, 2008

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, 6-10pm

Entry Fee: $25 per entry

Something Made Easy: 500X Gallery's Annual Open Invitational is an ideal opportunity for artists to exhibit their work in one of Texas' oldest alternative galleries. Run by a co-operative of artists, 500X Gallery is a high profile environment for emerging artists. As the show's title suggests, this open invitational attracts artists from all areas of experience, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals. In this show, all are welcome!

Artwork of any media will be accepted at the gallery on Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd & May 4th from 12pm-5pm. Work should not exceed 60" total wall space. Number of entries per artist is unlimited. Credit card, cash or checks accepted. Entrance fee is $25 per entry.

Upon delivery/submission of work, include name of artist(s), address, phone #, e-mail address, title of work, media, year of execution and sale price on the back of each piece. All work must be ready to install - canvases, frames, etc. must have "D" rings or wire; unframed works on paper will be pinned to the wall unless other hanging systems are provided and prepared (i.e. velcro, tabs, etc). 500X Gallery carries no insurance. 500X Gallery will retain a 30% commission on all sales. Work must remain on view until the show closes at 5pm on Saturday, May 31st.

Exhibited works must be picked up Sunday, June 1st from 12pm-5pm. 500X Gallery closes on June 2nd for the summer and will not reopen until September. A storage fee of $50 will be charged for work that is not picked up on June 2nd and, therefore, must be stored through the summer. 500X Gallery accepts no responsibility for work damaged while in storage. Stored work not picked up by Saturday, September 8th will become the property of 500X Gallery.

>> Click here to download a printable version of the Open Show details. <<