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From the Golden Gate Bridge to Oakland: Trade and Tourism

The Oakland Museum of California is now accepting submissions of existing artwork for display in an exhibition at Oakland International Airport.

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For further information contact:

Anthony Pinata
Project Coordinator
Oakland Museum of California
apinata@museumca.org
(510) 318-8533

Introduction

This year, the Bay Area will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the opening of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge with a series of exhibitions, festivities, and public programs occurring over the course of the year. Northern California civic, cultural, and educational organizations responded resoundingly to a call for community participation. Many events are planned that are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.goldengatebridge75.org.

The Port of Oakland (Port), Oakland International Airport (OAK), and Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) have joined the celebration by sponsoring this Trade and Tourism Art Contest. The exhibition, which will take place at OAK, offers artists a unique opportunity to be a part of this historic and commemorative moment in CaliforniaÕs history.

Trade and Tourism Art Contest

Artists are invited to submit original works of art for a regional juried exhibition that centers on the topic of trade and tourism in the Bay Area and features imagery such as the Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Jack London Square, Port of Oakland, and San Francisco Bay. The art exhibit will be shown at the Oakland International Airport from May 25 - September 7, 2012. Artists may submit all media including 2-D, 3-D, sound, and video works. Complimenting this juried exhibit will be a historical component that highlights the Golden Gate BridgeÕs building and history.

The Oakland Museum of California has selected the following arts professionals to jury the submitted artworks:

• Emily Anderson, Exhibitions Director and Curator, Richmond Art Center
• Carrie Lederer, Curator of Exhibitions and Programs, Bedford Gallery
• Suzanne Tan, Executive Director, Berkeley Art Center

Artist Eligibility

All artists age 18 and over who live or work in the following Bay Area counties are eligible to apply: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Jose, Solano and Sonoma. All media will be considered. Works must be original and completed within the last 3 years. The maximum number of entries is five per artist or artist team. Port of Oakland, Oakland International Airport, and Oakland Museum of California employees and their family members may not apply.

Project Schedule (Subject to change)

Application Deadline

Required submission materials must be received as a complete application to BayVAN no later than 11:59pm (PST) on Friday, March 2, 2012. Incomplete, non-compliant, and/or late submittals will not be accepted.

Application Process

Required Application Materials:

• Contact information (name, address, email, phone, website (optional))
• Year of birth (eligibility is 18+ years of age)
• Maximum of five images/digital files submitted to BayVAN in the proper format
• Maximum 50 word statement on each artwork's relationship to theme

Entry Fee

There is no entry fee for this exhibition.

Size and Weight Specifications

Works may be of any medium, but should be less than 4 feet in any direction. Final measurements and weight must be inclusive of frame, if applicable. Weight may not exceed 75 pounds. Larger pieces will be considered, though acceptance may be limited by the museum staff's ability to safely transport and install. Sound and video must be digital files and limited to 4 minutes.

Sales

No artwork will be offered for sale.

Awards process

Exhibition jurors will select award winners from the submitted and accepted artworks. Additionally, passengers, employees, and visitors to OAK will choose two Public Choice awards by casting voting ballots and depositing them in secure boxes placed in each exhibit location. The artwork receiving the highest number of votes in each of the two exhibit locations will be awarded a $350 cash prize. Juror selections will also receive cash prizes of $350 each.

Artist is responsible for:

• Submitting their completed application to BayVAN before March 2, 2012, 11:59pm.
• Delivering their artwork(s) to OMCA between the dates of April 18 - 20, 9am-4pm.
• Providing their artwork ready to install:
• 2-D work must be properly prepared for hanging. No framing with glass or saw tooth hangers allowed.
• Sculptures must be fabricated to sit safely on a pedestal.
• Picking up their artwork(s) at OMCA at a prescheduled time between the dates of September 19 - 21, 9am-4pm.
• Being professional and cooperative with OMCA staff and all exhibition guidelines.

Notification of Results

All artists who submit their materials for review will receive electronic notification of the results of the selection process. Notification will be sent to the email address provided when applying through BayVAN. Please do not call the Port of Oakland, Oakland International Airport or Oakland Museum of California for this information.

Acceptance of Submissions

The Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport reserve the right to reject all applications and/or submitted artworks.

Restrictions

• Though this juried exhibition is organized and managed by the Oakland Museum of California, no component of the show will be at the Museum.
• OMCA reserves the right to refuse work that is misrepresented based on the submission, and/or is unsuitable to the airport environment.
• Only the artwork submitted to the call for entry and selected by the jury can be shown in the exhibition. No substitutions will be allowed.
• All artwork included in the exhibition must remain on display for the duration of the show. No artwork may be removed from the exhibition prior to the exhibition closing date unless deemed necessary by OMCA.
• OMCA reserves the right to adjust framing for 2-D work and add proper stabilization for 3-D objects in order to ensure security and exhibition presentation. If artwork requires an unreasonable amount of labor for framing or stability, OMCA staff may call upon the artist to remedy the problem and/or reserves the right to refuse acceptance to the exhibit.
• Artists must agree to sign OMCA loan forms and to provide all requested information regarding each artwork prior to delivery of the work to OMCA.
• Objects lent to OMCA for exhibition at OAK will be insured and protected from theft, damage, vandalism, and loss.
• OAK is a fully operational airport that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Artificial lights are left on continuously and in some display areas, natural light levels are significantly higher than would be permitted in a museum setting. Given this circumstance, artwork displayed at OAK is vulnerable to fading and degradation due to high light exposure. Artists will be required to sign a light damage waiver after acceptance into exhibition and upon delivery of the artwork.

Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary

May 27, 2012 marks 75 years for the Golden Gate Bridge and a wonderful opportunity to recognize the history, beauty, and ingenuity of this famous span. The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, and the Golden Gate National Parks ConservancyÑin cooperation with the National Park Service and the Presidio TrustÑare launching a 75th anniversary program. Updated information and the full schedule of programs and events are posted on www.goldengatebridge75.org.

Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport

The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport, and 20 miles of waterfront. The Oakland seaport is the fifth busiest container port in the U.S.; Oakland International Airport is the second largest San Francisco Bay Area airport offering over 300 daily passenger and cargo flights; and the PortÕs real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas. Together, through Port operations and those of its tenants and users, the Port supports more than 70,000 jobs in the region and over 800,000 jobs across the United States. The Port of Oakland was established in 1927 and is an independent department of the City of Oakland. Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport through Facebook, or with the Port on Twitter, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.

Oakland Museum of California

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history, and natural science to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. OMCA connects collections and programs across disciplines, advancing an integrated, multilayered understanding of this ever-evolving state. WithÊmore thanÊ1.8 million objects, OMCA is a leading cultural institution of the Bay Area and a resource for the research and understanding of California's dynamic cultural and environmental heritage. OMCA also maintains an active exhibition schedule at OAK. For supplementary information regarding OAK exhibits, please visit museumca.org/exhibitions/off-site. Connect with OMCA through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and at www.museumca.org.