Solo Exhibition

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April 2, 2013. We are currently mounting SoJie 20, Solo Exhibition’s 20th Juried Invitational Exhibition. The show opens April 22nd. Today’s features are highlights from the exhibits, as they are coming in. It’s not too early to follow the buildup of SoJie 20.

The 4th Annual Host Hullabaloo is our pre-season opener, and you are invited to the gallery-style group exhibition! All participants are group hosts on RedBubble. This exhibition celebrates their creativity, talent, and skills in traditional art, digital art, photography, and unique combinations of these mediums. The Welcome section, features an illustration of how to navigate Host Hullabaloo, from gallery to gallery, the quick and easy way. Make it your first stop.

FEATURED WORK in the Gallery, from SoJie 20

WORKS of the DAY, Inside Solo

CURRENT SHOWS
 

4th Annual Host Hullabaloo – celebrating group hosts of RedBubble
March 2013
curators: 40+ group hosts of RedBubble

 

Seasons Of Light Landscape Photography – Special Exhibition
February 2013
curators: Arla Ruggles, Linda Sparks

 

Diversity in Watercolor – Special Exhibition
December 15 – January 30, 2012
curators: Claudia Dingle, Janis Zroback

Solo Exhibitions.

1. Solo Exhibition is your opportunity to solo 12 of your finest art works.
2. An artist’s reception is held honoring you, on opening day.
3. Your featured art works are hung in your gallery for you.
4. Solo Exhibition members and the public are invited to the virtual event.
5. Celebrations extend through the week. You meet and greet guests.
6. These are not guaranteed to all members, but we hope you will attend.
7. They are fun, invigorating, inspiring, and informative.
8. It’s fun to see and be seen at the solo galleries.
9. Solo Artists have been discovered through their visits to these shows.

Inside Solo magazine.

1. Inside Solo features works of 7-8 more artists.
2. Articles are written by a volunteer team of excellent artists-writers.
3. As of March 23, 2010’s volume 27 issue, record audio for each feature.
4. Inside Solo will be available as a podcast on Apple’s iTunes.
5. The podcast increases the audience and exposure for the artists.

Juried Invitational Exhibitions.

1. SoJie’s, Solo’s Juried Invitational Exhibitions are held monthly.
2. These special exhibitions mimic juried, invitational, gallery shows.
3. A panel of nominators nominates 60-100 artworks for the shows.
4. Artists get a personal invitation to exhibit the nominated artwork.
5. A separate panel of judges meet privately to make awards.
6. Nominators and judges change each month.
7. Judges remain anonymous until the exhibition opens.

Workshops.

1. an opportunity to be inspired and inspire others,
2. challenge yourself,
3. and, in so doing, learn from yourself and others
4. workshop products are often considered for Solo’s juried exhibitions (SoJie’s)

Focus.

1. The focus of Solo Exhibition is on the selected artist, whether they be an artist selected for Solo Exhibition, an artist whose work is written up for the magazine, Inside Solo, an an artist invited to show at a Juried Invitational Exhibition, or a participant in a Solo sponsored workshop.
2. Submitted works to the Solo Exhibition gallery should be “exhibition class” works, only.

COURTESY to fellow ARTISTS.

1. Especially artists who are booked for a Solo Exhibition, are expected to be leaders and support the other artists who Solo.
2. Support for fellow member’s spotlight moments is part of the Solo culture.

SUBJECT.
The following subjects or conditions are NOT ACCEPTED:

1. Photographed Nudes (never)
2. Individual Flower Photos (very rarely)
3. Portrait Photos (rarely)
4. Model/Commercial Portfolio shots (never)
5. Pet Photos (extremely rarely)
6. Images with text overlays (rarely)
7. Images with a picture frame (never)
8. Images which are crooked or poorly lighted
9. Images for which the main page defaults to a t-shirt, stickers, iPod case, iPad or iPad mini cases, skateboards, framed or mounted print, card, or anything “product shot”; other than the default (550px) image. (never)

Complying with this helps maintain “exhibition-class” work in the gallery, and reduces moderation time.

SAFETY FILTER.

1. REQUIRED for paintings showing female or male form.

MEDIA.

1. Any.
2. Specify in your description
3. The primary image on the description page MUST BE the default (550px) image.

RE: DIGITAL MANIPULATIONS.
Simple rule of thumb,

1. If the stock provider requires a link back, then so does Solo.
2. Or, state “no stock used” in the description, if that is the case.

OPPORTUNITY.
This group offers the opportunity to be exhibited solo, here.

1. There are no guarantees of a solo exhibition or any exhibition.
2. There are no guarantees of work being accepted in the gallery.
3. Both are competitive, against yourself and other artists.
4. Submitting your best pieces and exhibiting professionalism helps.
5. As of 2011, Solo holds regular online art workshops.
6. Exhibitions are shown both here and at solo-exhibition.com.

SETUP.

1. Like any solo exhibit, there will be a bit of setup.
2. But don’t worry, we’ll bubblemail you. Piece of cake. Get excited.

SOLICITATION.

1. Please do not solicit the hosts for an exhibition, jokingly or not.
2. Unfortunately, if you do, any opportunity you had will be nixed.

SUBMISSIONS. – reading this will help you. These are not rules, just notes.

1. Submissions have been moderated, now, for about two years.
2. The current acceptance rate is approximately 20-25%.
3. Solo gets in the range of 200+ submissions per day.
4. Moderation balances the gallery with best-works.
5. Each artwork or photograph is reviewed large, on your page.
6. Image must show the standard “550” size as the default image.
7. e.g., Tees/iPod cases/framed images, etc. are not accepted.
8. Image may be removed for reasons explained in the “rules”.
9. Submit your best, only; look at each with a critical eye.
10. DO NOT RE-SUBMIT.
11. Do not submit every new work.

Featured cover image for Solo Exhibition

Mutsu Carnival
by Janis Zroback

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