Theme

"everyone we know"

The theme of the project is "everyone we know". This is just a guideline. Interpret it however you want.

How it works

Entry fee is $18 for a United States shipping address and $21 if it is shipped over seas. The entry fee covers the sketchbook, shipping the sketchbook to you, and inclusion into each exhibition on the tour. Please note that we do not jury entries. We believe art should be accessible to the masses and we therefor included every entry submitted. Use the form to the right to pay via PayPal. You DO NOT need a Paypal account to participate.

Rules and info

If you want your book returned to you, you MUST include a self addressed STAMPED envelope when you send back your sketch book.

The sketch book MUST be the same sized when closed (3.5 by 5.5 in). When opened, they can be as big or as small as you want, but they must fold back into the same original size.

The theme is "everyone we know". There are no restrictions or censorship on content.

Agreement

By submitting this form, you give art house the right to use images of your sketch book for any promotional materials and on our websites. Newspapers and other media outlets (including online blogs) are allowed to use images of your sketchbook in promotional material promoting art house.

Your work is your work and you retain the rights to it. If your book is sold in the show, Art House will send you a check at the end of the show for 60% of the amount sold for. As stated above, we will return your sketchbook to you if not sold (or not for sale) if you include a self-addressed-stamped-envelope when you send the sketchbook to us.

FAQs

What kind of sketchbook are you sending?
We're sending out Moleskine Kraft-bound Cahier journals. The sketchbook measures 3 and a half by 5 and a half inches. It contains 64 pages. The last 16 pages are perforated and can be torn out of the sketchbook.

Is there a limit to what I can do to or inside of the sketchbook?
No way! The only requirement is that the sketchbook must be the same size (3.5x5.5 inches) when it is closed. Feel free to cut into pages, glue stuff to them, add to the pages and make fold outs, etc. Just make sure that when the book is closed, it measures 3.5x5.5 inches.

Do I have to fill all 64 pages?
It would be sweet if you did, but you definately aren't required to. If you have excess pages, you might want to tear out the blank pages to help the flow when the viewer flips through it.

Can I get my sketchbook back?
Of course you can! When you send your completed sketchbook back to us, just include a self-addressed stamped package/envelope (make sure your sketchbook can fit in it!). After the tour we will send your sketchbook back. Please keep in mind though that we can not guarantee a time frame in which we will be able to send it back to you, as we like to keep the sketchbooks on display in the gallery after the show ends for people who missed the tour.

When do I have to send my completed sketchbook to you?
The sketchbooks have to be postmarked to us by February 15th, 2009. Just stick it in an envelope, slap some postage on it, and stick that sucker in the mailbox heading to the address found in the box below.

What does the theme of "Everyone we know" mean?
Take the theme however you wish. There is no right or wrong. The theme is there to connect all of the thousands of sketchbooks together.

I suck at drawing, should I still participate?
Uh, duh. Just because its a sketchbook doesn't mean it has to contain "sketches". It's there to hold your thoughts and ideas. Write in it. Glue things down and collage in it. Paint in it. Draw in it. Spray some perfume in it (preferably a nice smelling one.) Remember, our whole philosophy is that anyone can be an artist. We do not jury entries. Your sketchbook WILL be included in the exhibitions.

Will you come to my city?
The six cities that we've already chosen are those that we've budgeted for. We are hoping to add more cities as the participants list grows. The cities added will be the cities who have the most participants in them. Help spread the word! If you want any promotional materials to spread around your city, please Email us! Also, if you are part of a gallery and are interested in having us, also please email us!

How will you credit me for my sketchbook at the exhibitions?
The sketchbook that we send to you will contain an informational sticker on the inside back cover which has a spot for you to sign your name.

When will I receive my sketchbook after I sign up?
For the first few weeks, we will be sending out the sketchbooks in batches of 100s. So, for example, the first 100 people to sign up will get theirs shipped out at the same time.

I'm part of a gallery and would love to be a stop on your tour!
Awesome!! Please email us and we'll talk!

Why did your entry fee go up a little?
We unfortunately had to add a couple bucks to the entry fee for this project so that we could factor in travel costs and other expenses that didn't exist with the last project.

Confirmed dates and locations

February 27, 2009

Atlanta, GA

Art House Gallery

309 Peters St
Atlanta, Ga 30313
www.arthousecoop.com

March 3, 2009

Washington, DC

Museum of Contempory Art DC

1054 31st St NW # 9
Washington, DC 20007
www.mocadc.org

March 4, 2009

Philadelphia, PA

Chris' Jazz Cafe

1421 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
www.chrisjazzcafe.com

March 6, 2009
part of the local art stroll

Boston, MA

Laconia Gallery

433 Harrison Ave
Boston, MA 02118
http://www.laconiagallery.org

March 8, 2009

Chicago, IL

Antena Gallery

1765 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60608
www.antenapilsen.com

March 11, 2009

St. Louis, MO « JUST ADDED!

Soulard Art Market

2028 S. 12th Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63104
www.soulardartmarket.com

March 13, 2009
part of the Williamsburg art stroll

Brooklyn, NY

3rd Ward Gallery

195 Morgan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
www.3rdward.com

April 2, 2009

Atlanta, GA

Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

285 Peachtree Center Ave
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
www.museumofdesign.org

Mid May - Mid June, 2009
(month exhibition)

Chicago, IL « JUST ADDED!

Chicago Art Source Gallery

1871 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
www.chicagoartsource.com

* Dates are subject to change. We're always looking to expand the tour. If you are part of a gallery, coffee shop, venue, etc that wants to have us, please email us!