NOOBAA 24
Non-Objective Abstract Art - 6th Annual Juried Exhibition
Deadline for Submission is Monday, May 13, 2024 Midnight
NOOBAA 24 | Non-Objective Abstract Art - 6th Annual Juried Exhibition
The NOOBAA 24 Exhibit at 3 Square Art is a celebration of Non-Objective Art, where artists venture beyond the realm of representation to explore the fundamental elements of shape, line, color, and form. Unbound by the constraints of the familiar, these innovative compositions exist solely for their own sake, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in pure abstraction and discover new realms of visual expression.
Non-Objective Art is a testament to the power of abstraction, as artists experiment with the language of visual expression to evoke deep emotions and sensations. Drawing inspiration from pioneers like Wassily Kandinsky, whose masterpieces "Composition VII" and "Yellow-Red-Blue" exemplify the expressive potential of non-objective abstraction, contemporary artists continue to push the boundaries of this captivating genre.
In the tradition of Kandinsky, artists like Piet Mondrian embraced Neo-Plasticism, advocating for visual harmony through geometric purity and primary colors. Mondrian's iconic compositions, with their intersecting lines and fields of color, embody this quest for balance and order.
Color Field painters like Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman delved into the emotive power of color, inviting viewers to experience immersive chromatic realms. Rothko's radiant canvases transcend the physical, inspiring contemplation and introspection.
This exhibition celebrates the creativity of artists who venture beyond representation. We welcome submissions in pure abstraction, geometric abstraction, color field, and more. Juried by 3 Square Art Gallery, this exhibit offers $700 in cash awards. Join us in exploring the richness of non-objective abstraction. Submit your work today!
Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery
$700 in cash awards
Submit Your Entry!
Submit your entry to NOOBAA 24. The Deadline for submission is May 13, 2024.
Entry Fee
Awards & Benefits
Eligibility
Submission Instructions
Schedule
Submission Agreement
The Jurying Process
Artwork by (top to bottom, left to right): Cynthia Barnes, Laura Young, Marc Jones, Derek Wilkinson, Joe Fortunato, James Myers, Paul Art Lee, Yuqian Sun, Shu Yu, and Estanislao Trejo from the CaRt23 Exhibition.
By submitting an entry you agree to all the conditions as outline in this Call for Entry and have read and agreed to the terms of the Submission Agreement. If selected for this exhibit, you agree that your work will be made available for delivery to the gallery for inclusion in this exhibit.
Entry Fee
1-3 images - $43
4 images - $50
5 images - $57
Entry Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE
Awards & Benenfits
3SA GOLD AWARD: $400 + Award Certification
3SA SILVER AWARD: $200 + Award Certification
3SA BRONZE AWARD: $100 + Award Certification
Honorable Mention: Certification
Selected artists for the exhibition receive the following benefits:
Juried physical exhibition with professional curation
Posting to 3 Square Art’s website and social media platforms
Professional exhibition in the 3 Square Art Contemporary Gallery
Inclusion in direct email campaigns and social media platforms
Possibilities for continued promotion through 3 Square Art’s Consignment and Gift Shop programs*
* Note: Not all artwork from the exhibit will be selected for these programs
Eligibility
The NOOBAA 24 competition is open to artists who are at least 18 years old (by the time of entry) submitting original works of art created within the past 3 years.
Each artist may enter up to 5 artworks.
Theme: Non-Objective Abstract Art Only—Pure Abstraction. Representational art or art with recognizable objects will be rejected.
Media Type: All Media: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Printmaking, Textiles, and Digital Art
Artworks must be created in the past 3 years (2021-2024); any artworks completed before 2021 will be disqualified. The Entry fee is non-refundable.
There is no size restriction for Entries other than the fact that the piece must be able to fit through a 6ft x 7ft doorway.
All artwork must be original. You warrant that your entry is your original work, which does not infringe on the rights of any third party, and that you have all the rights necessary to submit the entry and is independently created, composed and executed. Artwork that originates from a workshop or a class under the direction of a teacher or instructor is not eligible. No copies from other artists' works or paintings/drawings from other artists' photographs or from published material will be allowed. Source material must be original. For artworks based on reference photographs, eligibility requires that the artists must have taken the photographs (artwork must be created on your own photography).
Artworks that were previously exhibited at the 3 Square Art Gallery are NOT eligible to submit.
Artists who have withdrawn accepted artwork/artworks in any previous exhibitions are not eligible to enter.
Submission Instructions
Step 1: Select the button that says “Submit An Entry” button or on the Postcard image.
Step 2: Select the number of images you would like to submit (1-5) from the drop-down box and then click on the “Purchase Entry Fee” button. You will see a form to enter the submitting artist’s full contact information. Fill on all of your details and press the “Purchase Entry Fee” button again at the bottom. You will be taken to screen to pay the entry fee.
Step 3: AFTER payment, please send all of your submission images with details BY EMAIL in one (1) email to: submissions@3squareart.com.
Submit Image Information and Details to Include in your email:
👉 Quality: We always like to stress the importance of taking high-quality good images of your work for submission. Poor quality or low-resolution images may make it difficult to see and judge the work and may result in rejection of otherwise suitable work. Please do NOT include images of the framing or the surrounding room. Images should be of the work only. Detail images may be included if needed to see the work from multiple angles or to better understand to work.
👉 Size: Images should be at least 1600 or more pixels on the longest edge
👉 Naming: Name your files as follows: “FirstNameLastName_TitleOfArtwork.jpg”… No spaces, no punctuation marks. Use Caps for the first letters of each word. For example… “BobSmith_AbstractOfMountains.jpg”
👉 File Format: Save your images in .jpg format
👉 Artwork Information (be sure to include this information for each image submitted):
Title
Medium (For example: Oil, Aclylic, Watercolor, Graphite, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Fiber Art, Digital Art, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography, and etc.)
Dimensions (Height x Width). please include both artwork size and framed size (if applicable)
Year Created for each image (must have been created in the last 3 years).
You will receive confirmation of your entry by email once we receive your submission fee AND images. If you have any questions at all or need assistance with your submission, please feel free to call us at 970-388-1969 or email us at submissions@3squareart.com.
Schedule
Deadline for Submission: Monday, May 13, 2024 Midnight
Notifications: June 5-10, 2024 *Note, this date may change based on Jurying time
Agreement Due: June 14, 2024
Artwork Due: On or before July 5, 2024
Artwork Drop Off Day: July 5, 1-4pm
Opening Night Reception: Friday, July 12, 6-8pm
Exhibition Date: July 12 – August 23, 2024
Pick Up Day: August 24, 1-4pm
Artwork Shipping Process: August 26-31, 2024
Juror
3SA Juror Members
Curator
Kumiko S. McKee
3 Square Art Gallery Director