Call for Entries

This year’s exhibition Siamese Connection 2011: Rediscover will be a juried show held from July 28-31 at the Invisible Dog Art Center in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.

The show’s theme “Rediscover” will be at the discretion of the artists.

Siamese Connection was first held in May 2010 at the Dumbo Arts Center in Brooklyn. The event featured 25 emerging Thai talents of varying backgrounds and experience, showcasing 21 collaborative and individual pieces that encompassed painting, drawing, installation, dance performance, fashion, graphic design, motion graphics, typography, photography and film. Last year’s event received an attendance of over 600 visitors throughout its four days which included honored guests, members of the local Thai community, artists and designers and art and design professionals. Last year’s participants have gone on to enjoy heightened exposure and success in the U.S. and abroad as well as acquiring new connections and employment opportunities.

WHY YOU SHOULD ENTER

Siamese Connection 2011 is a unique platform that offers participants and viewers the chance to get a comprehensive look at the work being produced by the current generation of Thai artists and designers in New York. Submissions will be reviewed by a jury of well-respected art and design professionals. Selected participants whose works will be shown at the exhibition will also be featured on the TAA website and the exhibition booklet.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

The exhibition is open to all Thai applicants (by birth, ethnicity, or citizenship), over the age of 18 and must be a resident of New York City or the greater New York area only.

WHAT IS ELIGIBLE

Fine Art - Painting, printmaking, sculpture, installation, video art, mixed media and experimental works.
Entry fee — $55

Design - Websites, information graphics, interfaces, motion design (animation, film titles, typography on screen, identity packages), environmental design, branding identity, posters, book covers, packaging, charts, maps, promotional design items.
Entry fee — $45

Photography - All forms of photography and photographic processes will be accepted. This includes, but is not limited to images shot on film, shot digitally, shot with mobile phones, unaltered shots, alternative process, mixed media, digital manipulations, montages and photograms.
Entry fee — $45

Film - Short film, documentary, any 2D or 3D animation, experimental film and video works.
Entry fee —$55

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

All final work must be original and executed by the artist. No reproductions accepted.
All work must be completed and ready for exhibition display.
Collaborations are accepted. In Name field on entry form, separate collaborator’s names with commas.
All works must include a selling price. Keep in mind that TAA receives 30% commission of works sold.
Categories for submissions include: Fine Art, Design, Photography, Film. All final work must not exceed 5X5 ft including frame, and must not weigh over 50 lbs. All film, video and multimedia entries are not to exceed 15 minutes in total running time.
Files should be labeled and numbered according to image entry form (Ex: Title_Image 1.jpg).

Two-Dimensional Entries:

All 2D submissions such as paintings, photographs and printed design must be uploaded as four images via the online entry form. For over sized projects, photographs that indicate scale will be accepted.
All final 2D entries must be actual works and must be ready to hang and install for the exhibition. Total size (including frame) is not to exceed 5x5 ft or weigh more that 50 lbs.

Three-Dimensional/Multimedia Entries:

All 3D submissions such as sculpture, installation, multimedia, environmental and packaging design submissions can be submitted as four images via the online entry form, or, as a video on disc or DVD, especially if the project involves motion, sound or electronic components.
All final 3D entries must be actual pieces and must be ready for display and installation for the exhibition. Total size (including frame) is not to exceed 5x5 ft or weigh more that 50 lbs. Total running time not to exceed 15 minutes.

Digital/Film/Video Entries:

All digital, film/video entries need to be sent as a URL if the work can be viewed on a browser, or, must be submitted as a CD or DVD.
Website entries must include full address of the site on the entry form and images of four different screen captures must be uploaded. If the site will not be live by the time of the judging, please mail us a complete working version on CD/DVD. If the jurors need a user name and password to access the submission, you must include this information as a PDF or Word file on the same disc (see INSTRUCTIONS for mailing address).
All final digital media must be submitted on a CD and must be self-running applications or must work within a standard browser. Final film/video works must be submitted on a DVD. All discs must be properly labeled with your entry information and include a color printout of four different screenshots from the project so we know we are reviewing the right entry. Total running time not to exceed 15 minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS

Read SUBMISSION GUIDELINES.
Fill out entry form in NEW ARTIST SIGN UP.
Upload up to four images of your entry. If applicable, submit a URL or, a CD/DVD including a printout with four screenshots of your entry and mail to:

Thai Artists Alliance
Siamese Connection Call for Entries
79 Rivington St., #3A,
New York, NY 10002

Read and accept TERMS & CONDITIONS.
Submit your payment.
Print confirmation and keep for your records.

IMPORTANT DATES

APPLICATION DEADLINE - Extended

MAY 28, 2011, 12am. Entries received after the deadline will not be accepted.

NOTIFICATION OF SELECTED ARTISTS BY

May 31, 2011. Selected applicants to be notified by email or phone.

DELIVERY OF SELECTED WORKS

Selected final works are to be delivered onsite between: July 26 - July 27, 2011

If selected pieces must be mailed, TAA staff will confirm a mailing destination by phone/email.

EXHIBITION DATES

July 28-31, 2011

OPENING RECEPTION

July 28, 2011, 7pm-10pm

DATE FOR WORK PICKUP

July 31-August 1, 2011

SALES

Artists must determine the selling price for each of their submissions. TAA will receive 30% commission if sold. The artist is responsible for shipping/handling/insurance to the buyer.

QUESTIONS?

If you have additional questions, please e-mail us at info@thaiartistsnyc.org

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The artist is responsible for any and all shipping, handling of their artwork. TAA will not be responsible for any cause of loss or damage. TAA provides no insurance for works on display.
Selected entrants grant TAA the right to reproduce images of their work in TAA publications and to display the projects at Siamese Connection Rediscover. Selected entries may also appear on TAA’s website and in other digital and printed materials.
TAA assumes all entries are original and are the works and property of the entrant, with all rights granted therein.
TAA is not liable for any copyright infringement on the part of the entrant and will not become involved in copyright disputes.