Request Form
Click here for an entry form. Please print the form and follow instructions for shipping of slides or digital files.
The Fraser Gallery is one of the major fine arts galleries in Washington. D.C. Located in the heart of the Georgetown district, this independent commercial art gallery is on the street level of the Canal Square complex, which hosts four other major fine arts galleries and is surrounded by the restaurants, stores, night clubs and theaters which make Georgetown one of the most famous and attractive neighborhoods in the world. The gallery owner, Catriona Fraser is an award winning photographer, juror and curator who has directed the Fraser Gallery since 1996. Gallery shows are widely listed in the Washington Post, Washington Times and other local newspapers as well as most local art publications and are often reviewed by regional and antional art critics.
The 2002 juror will be announced in the near future.
Open to all artists 18 years and older working in a realistic or representational genre. All original 2-D media (except photography) not previously exhibited at the Fraser Gallery. The maximum dimension (including frame) should not exceed 40 inches in any direction. Three dimensional work, which can be wall-hung is also acceptable. Reproductions are not acceptable. Iris or Giclee entries are not acceptable unless all the artwork has been created digitally. All work must be presented professionally to conservation standards.
All work must be for sale at prices set by the artist. The Fraser Gallery retains a commission of 50% of sale price. Payment to the artist will be mailed within 30 days after receipt of proceeds from sales. In the event of a direct or private sale by the artist within 60 days after the closing of the show, to any buyer who visited the gallery during the show or saw the artist's work at the gallery, the artist shall pay the Fraser Gallery a studio commission of 25%. Prices should be an accurate reflection of the artist's sales history and therefore must not be inflated.
The gallery will insure all works while in its possession against theft or total loss for the artists' share of the retail price. All reasonable care will be taken with accepted art and submitted slides, but it is clearly understood by the artist that the gallery assumes no responsibility and shall not be held responsible for any damage of any kind caused or occurring during shipping.
All preliminary judging will be done from standard 35mm slides (one slide per entry) or digital JPG or GIF files. Each slide must be clearly labeled with the artists' name, title, medium and dimensions. Please indicate top of the slide. Slides should be mounted on thin cardboard or plastic. No glass slides accepted. It is the responsibility of the submitting artist to scan digital files for viruses before submitting them to the gallery. Digital files must be submitted tegether with the entry forms. Either CD or floppy media will be acceptable. Please title the files digital files with same/similar names as used on entry form.
A non-refundable fee of $25 U.S. Dollars entitles the artist to submit three slides or three digital files. Additional slides/files may be submitted at a cost of $5 U.S. Dollars per slide/file. U.S. entries should make check or money order payable to Fraser Gallery. Foreign entries shall use International Money Orders or drafts in U.S. Dollars payable to Fraser Gallery or pay via Visa or Mastercard. Western Union payment is not acceptable.
Please use the request form at the bottom of this page to print an entry form, or send a large, stamped self addressed envelope to the gallery. Entry forms may be copied. Please complete all the parts in the prospectus. Please type or print clearly. Attach an Identification label to the back of accepted work prior to sending it to gallery. Entering this exhibition shall constitute understanding and agreement on the part of the artist with all the conditions stated. Send entry fee, entry form card and jury notification form card, slides (or CD, disk) and (if U.S.entry) a business sized SASE (for notification and return of your slides - international entries send a self addressed envelope) to arrive no later than 3 June 2002 to:
The winner of the Best in Show award shall receive $1,000 in prize money and a one month solo exhibition at the Fraser Gallery in 2003 and may be offered future representation by the gallery in the Greater Washington Area. Since 1996 we have added several artists to our gallery from the various winners of these annual competitions. First, Second and Third Prize winners will receive $300, $150 and $100 respectively in prize money and will be included in a group show at the gallery in 2003. Three Honorable Mention winners will be also invited to exhibit in one of the the gallery's various group shows in 2003.
Upon notification of acceptance of work, the artist must ship or hand deliver the accepted piece(s) to arrive at the Fraser Gallery no later than 17 July 2002. Shipped work must be sent in a re-usable container, as this container will be used to return unsold work. Work must be securely packed, with identification tags attached to the back of the work and with the return shipping label enclosed. DO NOT USE STYROFOAM PEANUTS. Shipped work which contains styrofoam peanuts will not be removed from shipping box and returned. A street address must be used for return shipping, as UPS will not deliver to Post Office boxes. Cost of return shipping must be enclosed with the shipped work. Additionally, the artist may also send a resume or CV (on a plain piece of paper, headed with only the artist's name at the top and no address) with the work. All hand delivered entries must be picked up on 15 August 2002. Work which arrives damaged or which does not meet the specified conditions for exhibition may be disqualified. Please ensure that frames or plexiglass are not scratched or damaged. Entries in damaged frames or scratched plexiglass will not be exhibited. No accepted work may be withdrawn before the end of the show.
A formal opening and reception for the accepted artists will be held on Friday, 19 July 2002 from 6-9 p.m. at the gallery. This reception will be catered and refreshments will be served. Additionally, the gallery will print and mail over 1,000 color invitations to its mailing list. Accepted artists are encouraged to submit additional names and addresses (up to 25 per artist) of interested art buyers within a 50 mile radius of Georgetown. U.S. artists wishing an additional 25 copies of the invitation must submit a SASE (96 cents in stamps) large enough to hold 25 postcards.
Click here for an entry form. Please print the form and follow instructions for shipping of slides or digital files.