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2022 Third Coast Biennial

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Event History

This is a juried exhibition of new artworks from all over the US. Established in 2007, Third Coast National was the inaugural exhibition when K Space Contemporary opened. During the first ten years (2007-2016), Third Coast National was an annual exhibition. Now a biennial exhibition it is held in even numbered years. Past Third Coast National jurors include: artists Trenton Doyle Hancock, Sharon Kopriva, Tony Magar, Ray Smith, Mark "Scrapdaddy" Bradford, Andy Coolquitt and Josh MacPhee, Glasstire editor Christina Reese, Art Museum of South Texas Curator Deborah Fullerton, TAMUCC Art Department Chair Rich Gere, Del Mar College Art Department Chair Ken Rosier, Ballroom Marfa Co-founder and Executive Director Fairfax Dorn, San Antonio Museum of Art Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Suzanne Weaver, and Presa House Gallery Co-owner/Director Rigoberto Luna. The exhibition is presented in person at K Space Contemporary and online at www.kspacecontemporary.org. Accepted artists are highlighted on our social media pages. K Space Contemporary is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting contemporary art in Corpus Christi, Texas.

What Makes this event different?

The Third Coast Biennial brings innovative contemporary art (including installations) from around the nation to the Coastal Bend community. The art competition introduces the work of participating artists to an esteemed juror with recognition in the art world as a gallery/museum/artspace director, curator, critic, or prominent artist who could potentially help further their careers. The Biennial provides networking, exposure, promotion, and sales opportunities to selected artists. The exhibition is presented both in person and online at www.kspacecontemporary.org. To promote individual artists, K Space highlights accepted artists on social media (10,000+ followers) and features artist interviews on our blog. Approximately 5000 visitors view the exhibition in person, many looking to purchase art for their collections.

Copyright Policy

Selecting “Yes” in the “Publicity ok?” blank in the online entry form gives K Space Contemporary permission to use your work(s) of art in promotion for the exhibition (website, social media, print materials). Artists maintain copyright of all works selected for the exhibition. Artists are credited for works used in promotional materials wherever possible, as follows: “Title of Work” by Artist Name.

Image Usage Rights

Selected images may be used in promotion associated with the Third Coast Biennial - postcard announcements, on our website, on our social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook @kspacecontemporary), on window banners promoting the show, in ads and event calendars, or in news stories and articles about the exhibition. Artists maintain copyright of all works selected for the exhibition. Artists are credited for works used in promotional materials wherever possible with “Title of Work” by Artist Name.

Art Competition for Visual Artists

ENTRY INFORMATION

Eligibility: Artists age 18+ living in the USA. Original works of art completed within the last 2 years. Works previously exhibited at KSC or Schaudies Gallery at K Space Art Studios are not eligible. Failure to comply with submission guidelines may disqualify your entry. Entry fee non-refundable.

Juror: Mark L. Smith, PhD - owner and operator of Mark Smith Gallery in Johnson City, Texas. A former art department chairman and associate dean, he is a member of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame, co-founder of Flatbed Press in Austin, and co-author of Flatbed Press at 25, published in 2016. Smith is a practicing artist concentrating on collage and calligraphy, an art advisor to the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park’s Cabinet Oak Project, and developer of the park’s upcoming artist residency program.

Media: All visual art forms and media are acceptable. Artists must be available to install complicated works. Artists must exhibit original works if accepted; we do not exhibit reproductions/copies of original paintings, drawings, etc. Accepted video works will be shown on a 42” flat screen television, unless artist provides other means.

Format: Works are juried from digital images submitted online. Artists may submit 1 image for each 2D work of art and 2 images for each 3D work of art.

Size Limitation: Two-dimensional works must not exceed 5 feet either direction.  Three-dimensional works (and shipping crates) must fit through a 36”x 83” doorway. Sculpture must be manageable by two people.

Awards: $2500 in cash awards for five places. Honorable Mentions are given at juror’s discretion.

Sales: All works must be For Sale. KSC collects payment and retains 40% commission. INCLUDE GALLERY COMMISSION when pricing your work.

Entry Fee (non-refundable): $40/non-members for 1 to 3 works of art. Each additional entry is $5. Enter online through our website.

Notice: Notice of acceptance or denial will be emailed to the entrant’s address that is listed in their online application/Entrything form. To update your email address, click MY PROFILE. Selected works and artists will be posted on our website.

2022 CALENDAR:

  • June 1: Entry Deadline
  • June 17: Artists Notified by Email
  • July 8: Selected works must be delivered to K Space Contemporary
  • June 29 – July 8: Receiving Hand-Delivered works, and shipped works must arrive between these dates. Hand Deliver during regular hours: Wed - Sat. 11 am - 5 pm, Sun. 12 – 4 pm.
  • July 15– August 26: Exhibition Dates
  • July 15 (Friday), 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Exhibition Opening, Gallery Talk by Juror
  • August 5, 5:30 to 9 pm: ArtWalk Reception
  • August 27-28, 11am to 5 pm: Pick Up Hand-Delivered works
  • August 30: Begin returning shipped works

Framing Requirements:  2-D works must be properly prepared for exhibition with wire securely attached. Shipped works requiring glazing must use Plexi-glass or equivalent. Only white, off-white or black mats are acceptable. We prefer that drawings and prints be framed for protection; however, we will exhibit works on paper using magnets or clips. Unframed paintings must be painted around the edges in solid black, white or grey or with continued image. 

Label: Each accepted work must arrive with proper labeling (name, email address and phone number, title, media, date, retail price) securely attached to the back of frame or bottom of sculpture.

See the website and entry form for complete details.

 

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