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Welcome to the 2021 SMFA Student Call for Art!
 

IMPORTANT DATES 

  • Submissions open: August 15, 2021

  • Submissions due: September 15, 2021

  • Notification of selection: September 22, 2021

  • VIP Pre-sale and Public Online Sale: October 7-November 4, 2021

  • Notification of artwork sale: November 5, 2021

  • Artist dropoff: November 10, 12, 13, and 15, 2021*

*Participating artists must be available to deliver their work during this time.     

 

CONTACT 

For information or questions on artwork submissions contact: SMFA Art Sale Team at smfaartsale@tufts.edu.

 

SHARE YOUR WORK

Tag #SMFAartsale with submission images.

 

Online Submission Tutorial 

Watch this quick video to learn about the submission process. Please note there is no fee for applying to the SMFA Art Sale, and each artist may submit up to three (3) pieces for consideration.

 

STUDENT CALL FOR ART FAQS
 

How do I submit my work for consideration?  

SMFA students enrolled in a degree program, including BFA, MFA, Diploma, and Dual Degree, should complete the online process at https://smfaartsale2021-studentsfall.artcall.org. 

 

How many pieces may I submit?

Students can submit for consideration up to three (3) works of art. Most mediums are welcome, except for work that is extremely heavy or fragile. The maximum size wall-hanging work accepted is five feet in any direction. Sculptures must be less than 29" wide x 23" deep x 21" high. The SMFA Art Sale jury and staff reserve the right to refuse any works deemed too fragile or large. Works that are sticky, wet, or warped are not allowed. 

 

How should I document my work?

High-quality images are essential to the selection and sale process. Images should be at least 1200 pixels tall and 1200 pixels wide and between 1-4 MB in size. Please spend time to achieve consistent lighting and be sure the piece is shown without background distractions. Artists should plan to submit three (3) images for each work: the first image should be cropped to depict the piece in its entirety (no people, backgrounds, walls, or furniture), the second image should be a detail shot that shows surface texture, the third image should be an installation shot that shows scale.

Visit this page for tips for photographing artwork for digital submissions.

 

When will I find out if my piece has been accepted?  

Students will be notified by September 22, 2021.

 

Do I receive any of the proceeds from the sale of my work?  

Your donated artwork allows all emerging artists to experience an SMFA education with equal opportunity. Art Sale proceeds directly support student scholarships. For those who wish to receive a percentage of their artwork sale, we offer the option to receive 50% or 25% of the sale proceeds, minus a 1.5% processing fee to cover a portion of the costs of the online sales platform.

For example, if a work sells for $200.00, assuming the artist elects to donate fifty percent (50%) of the sale proceeds, the artist will receive proceeds in the amount of $98.50.00 ($100.00 sale proceeds, minus a $1.50 transaction fee.)

 

How do I price my work?

All works are priced by the artist. If you have not sold work before, we encourage you to consult members of the faculty for advice on pricing. In past years, students have been most successful when pricing their work between $100 - $1,000. SMFA staff reserve the right to disqualify submissions if it is inappropriately priced.

 

When will I be notified if my artwork sold?  

All artists will be notified of the sale of their artwork by November 5, 2021. If your work does not sell, there are no additional steps you need to take.

If your work does sell, students must be able to deliver their piece(s) to SMFA between November 10, 12, 13, and 15, 2021. By applying to the SMFA Art Sale, you commit to bringing your sold work to SMFA during that time period.  

 

How do I need to prepare my sold work for delivery?

If sold, works on paper, such as drawings, photographs, and prints will be shrink-wrapped by SMFA staff upon arrival at 230 Fenway. Please bring your work protected between cardboard and glycine. Framed works and those on canvas should be delivered “ready to hang” with a hanging mechanism (D-rings or wire) on the back.