CENTERED ON THE CENTER 2024
PRESENTED BY THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ART CENTER
Annual Open Call, Non-Juried Exhibition January 27 - March 16, 2024
The Huntington Beach Art Center wants to see your art on our walls! Artworks are expertly installed salon-style by HBAC staff to feature each unique piece in this eclectic exhibition opening on January 27, 2024.
ONLINE SUBMISSIONS BEGIN Tuesday, December 5 | 10am
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ELIGIBILITY
Centered on the Center 2024 is open to 200 artists 18 years or older. Local, regional, and national artists are encouraged to participate. GUIDELINES Artwork must be original print, drawing or painting, sculpture, photography, or video installation. Artists are limited to two submissions of original artwork completed in the last two years (2022-24). Work previously exhibited in any HBAC exhibition is ineligible for submission. Large or open print editions, giclées, and seasonal crafts will not be accepted for exhibition. Artwork may not include live animals or decaying organic material. There will be no negotiation between the artist and HBAC to place the works in a specific place or lit in a certain way. The Preparator will make all decisions as to placement and lighting which will be best for the entire exhibition. HBAC reserves the right to refuse work and terminate online profiles from the HBAC website and social media outlets without cause and exclusively at staff’s discretion. SUBMISSIONS & RESERVATIONS The online form will close when 200 artists have registered. Artists are required to complete an online submission form including artist’s name, artwork title, year, medium, measurements, (including frame, if applicable), and retail price (if available for sale) to submit and schedule artwork delivery. The online submission form opens Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 10am for artists to schedule delivery of artworks at the Art Center on January 5 and 6, 2024. The Art Center staff strongly encourages early registration to participate in this exhibition |
IMPORTANT DATES & SUBMISSION LINK
ONLINE SUBMISSIONS BEGIN Tuesday, December 5 | 10am Submissions close when 200 artists have applied. DELIVERY ARTIST COUNCIL MEMBERS Friday, January 5 | 10am - 1pm Reservations required ALL ARTISTS Friday January 5 | 2pm - 4pm Saturday, January 6 | 10am - 4pm Reservations required OPENING RECEPTION Saturday, January 27 Member & Patron Preview 5:30 - 6:30pm Public Opening 6:30pm - 9pm ART FOR LUNCH Thursday, February 15 | 11:30am - 1:30pm PICK UP Monday, March 18 | 10am - 4pm Tuesday, March 19 | 10am - 6pm |
LOAN AGREEMENTS & LABELS
Your online submission will populate the Art Center’s loan agreement and wall labels. Printed copies of the completed loan agreement will be available for artists to review and sign when delivering their artworks. Artworks must be clearly labeled with the artist’s name and artwork title to be accepted by HBAC staff.
GALLERY INSTALLATION
The 2024 installment of Centered on the Center will display in the HBAC galleries and presented in a virtual gallery on the Art Center’s website. Scheduled reservations are required for artwork delivery.
Artworks will exhibit for the full duration of the exhibition. No exceptions made to remove artworks or alter the display before the exhibition end date. Loaned artworks are not individually insured by HBAC or the City of Huntington Beach.
ONLINE EXHIBITION
Artworks require a high-resolution JPEG image for online display in virtual galleries on the HBAC website. Low-quality images will not display in virtual galleries. HBAC staff are not able to accommodate special display requests or photograph submitted artworks.
HANGING ARTWORKS
Wall-mounted artworks must be finished and ready to hang with sturdy picture-hanging wire and D-rings attached prior to delivery. Maximum display size is 84 inches (including frame) in any direction and 50 pounds in weight. HBAC staff will not wire or rewire artworks. HBAC staff will not accept artworks with missing or unacceptable wiring for delivery.
Your online submission will populate the Art Center’s loan agreement and wall labels. Printed copies of the completed loan agreement will be available for artists to review and sign when delivering their artworks. Artworks must be clearly labeled with the artist’s name and artwork title to be accepted by HBAC staff.
GALLERY INSTALLATION
The 2024 installment of Centered on the Center will display in the HBAC galleries and presented in a virtual gallery on the Art Center’s website. Scheduled reservations are required for artwork delivery.
Artworks will exhibit for the full duration of the exhibition. No exceptions made to remove artworks or alter the display before the exhibition end date. Loaned artworks are not individually insured by HBAC or the City of Huntington Beach.
ONLINE EXHIBITION
Artworks require a high-resolution JPEG image for online display in virtual galleries on the HBAC website. Low-quality images will not display in virtual galleries. HBAC staff are not able to accommodate special display requests or photograph submitted artworks.
HANGING ARTWORKS
Wall-mounted artworks must be finished and ready to hang with sturdy picture-hanging wire and D-rings attached prior to delivery. Maximum display size is 84 inches (including frame) in any direction and 50 pounds in weight. HBAC staff will not wire or rewire artworks. HBAC staff will not accept artworks with missing or unacceptable wiring for delivery.
Please contact Art Center staff prior to delivery if your artwork requires an alternative hanging device (for example, a French cleat mounting system) or special display considerations.
PEDESTAL DISPLAY
Pedestal display maximum is 48 inches in width or depth. Floor installation works may not exceed 84 inches in height, 48 inches in width, or 48 inches in depth. Freestanding work must be stable on the floor without additional hardware support.
VIDEO INSTALLATION
Artists may submit video artwork in digital format. HBAC accepts duplicate files in DVD format presenting the artwork on loop to enable continuous screening. A digital streaming link must be provided for inclusion in the virtual exhibition. HBAC will not accept nor replace Master DVDs.
ART SALES
The Art Center allocates 70 percent of all artwork sales to the artist and 30 percent is retained to support HBAC exhibitions and events. The Art Center will not negotiate prices with a potential buyer. Artworks submitted for exhibition without a retail price will be marked NFS (not for sale).
DELIVERY AND PICK UP
Artists are responsible for artwork delivery and pick up. Mailed artworks will not be accepted. Sold works may be picked up from the Art Center by the buyer, artist, or agent with appropriate documentation. The Art Center is not be responsible for preparing artworks for delivery or shipment. Sold exhibition artworks will remain on display until the close of the exhibition on March 16, 2024.
FEES
$20 for one artwork | $30 for two artworks
Payment is due at the time of delivery. The Art Center accepts cash, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover), or check (payable to the City of Huntington Beach) payments. Participation fees support HBAC exhibition programming excellence.
OPENING RECEPTION AND EVENTS
The HBAC will host a public opening reception and Art For Lunch event during the exhibition.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Huntington Beach Art Center is located at 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA.
(714) 374-1650 | artcenterstaff@surfcity-HB.org | www.huntingtonbeachartcenter.org
We encourage interested artists to get started early and reach out anytime with any questions. HBAC staff are available by phone or email. The call for artist exhibition page is regularly updated with the most current information and provides access to the online submission form. Please note: the online form will close when 200 artists have registered to participate in the 2024 edition of Centered on the Center at the Huntington Beach Art Center.
PEDESTAL DISPLAY
Pedestal display maximum is 48 inches in width or depth. Floor installation works may not exceed 84 inches in height, 48 inches in width, or 48 inches in depth. Freestanding work must be stable on the floor without additional hardware support.
VIDEO INSTALLATION
Artists may submit video artwork in digital format. HBAC accepts duplicate files in DVD format presenting the artwork on loop to enable continuous screening. A digital streaming link must be provided for inclusion in the virtual exhibition. HBAC will not accept nor replace Master DVDs.
ART SALES
The Art Center allocates 70 percent of all artwork sales to the artist and 30 percent is retained to support HBAC exhibitions and events. The Art Center will not negotiate prices with a potential buyer. Artworks submitted for exhibition without a retail price will be marked NFS (not for sale).
DELIVERY AND PICK UP
Artists are responsible for artwork delivery and pick up. Mailed artworks will not be accepted. Sold works may be picked up from the Art Center by the buyer, artist, or agent with appropriate documentation. The Art Center is not be responsible for preparing artworks for delivery or shipment. Sold exhibition artworks will remain on display until the close of the exhibition on March 16, 2024.
FEES
$20 for one artwork | $30 for two artworks
Payment is due at the time of delivery. The Art Center accepts cash, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover), or check (payable to the City of Huntington Beach) payments. Participation fees support HBAC exhibition programming excellence.
OPENING RECEPTION AND EVENTS
The HBAC will host a public opening reception and Art For Lunch event during the exhibition.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Huntington Beach Art Center is located at 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA.
(714) 374-1650 | artcenterstaff@surfcity-HB.org | www.huntingtonbeachartcenter.org
We encourage interested artists to get started early and reach out anytime with any questions. HBAC staff are available by phone or email. The call for artist exhibition page is regularly updated with the most current information and provides access to the online submission form. Please note: the online form will close when 200 artists have registered to participate in the 2024 edition of Centered on the Center at the Huntington Beach Art Center.