Maya Gallery

Overview

Maya Gallery invites artists to submit small but impactful works for Small Matter 2024, an exhibition celebrating diverse talents creating works on a small scale in various styles, techniques and approaches. Selected works will be exhibited at Maya Gallery, with the artist with the best work having an opportunity to join future gallery exhibitions.

Key Dates

• July 3, 2024: Registration starts
• September 30, 2024: Submission deadline
• October 19, 2024: Finalists announced
• November 16, 2024: Arrival of shipped artwork; in-person drop-off 10am–2pm
• November 30, 2024: Show opens at Maya Gallery 3pm
• November 30–December 14, 2024: Small Matter exhibition
• December 14, 2024: Show closes at Maya Gallery 6pm
• December 14, 2024: Pick up of unsold artwork 6–8pm (latest before December 18)

Eligibility

Open to international living artists from 18 years of age, emerging and established. Entrants must be the owner and creator of the work submitted.

Media & Size

• 2D Artworks: 40 cm or less in both height and width (including frame). Paper works must be framed, covered with acrylic/perspex. All mediums accepted including painting, illustration, design, digital art (printed), photography, collage, printmaking, textiles and mixed media.
• 3D Artworks: Must not exceed 20 cm in any direction. Sculptural works in ceramic, glass or metalwork must be able to be displayed on a flat surface. Must not weigh more than 15 kg.

Submission Requirements

• Up to 4 artwork images in JPEG, high resolution (300 dpi) with title, medium, dimensions, year, price (SGD)
• Artist profile photo in high resolution (300 dpi)
• Payment transaction slip
• Artist biography (max 100 words)
• Artwork statement (max 100 words)
• Artist CV (complete resume)

Entry Fees

• $100 for up to 2 artworks
• $150 for 3 works
• $200 for 4 works
• Non-refundable

Exhibition Requirements

All artworks must be exhibition ready and for sale. 2D works must be framed, well presented, and complete with proper framing hook and/or hanging wire. Paper works must use white or slightly off-white matt board only, covered with acrylic/perspex. 3D works must not weigh more than 15 kg. Works requiring special installation must be installed on-site by the exhibiting artist. All unsold works must be picked up after the show closes.

Sales & Commission

All artwork must be for sale. The gallery will take a 40% commission on all work sold. Artists are responsible for all shipping and framing expenses. The gallery maintains fine art insurance for artwork on its premises, but artists are solely responsible for insuring their art in transit. The gallery is not liable for damage or loss during shipping.

Marketing & Rights

The gallery will organize, set up, and communicate the event. Artwork entered may be reproduced by any means for promotional purposes including media coverage and online publicity. Images uploaded may be reproduced in the Homeland e-catalogue, including unselected submissions.