Q. What is the Park Tudor Art Salon?
A.  The Park Tudor Art Salon began in 2009 to showcase student work in professional galleries off-campus to provide students the opportunity to learn best practices in curating and exhibiting work, as well as engaging with the local community.  Last year, students and faculty members of the Visual Arts & English Departments created a coalition with the purpose of showcasing student works in art and writing and engaging all Park Tudor constituents: students, parents, faculty, staff, and alum.
 
Q. What is the 5x5 Show?
A.  The 5x5 Show is an invitational art exhibition, in which any member of the Park Tudor community is encouraged to enter artwork or writing that will be showcased on Saturday, April 25th, 2015.  The exhibition celebrates creativity, the arts, and members of our community. All works must be 5x5 inches, in hopes of having space to mount hundreds of works and providing participates equal parameters.  Deadline to submit works is , April 15th, 2015.

 

​Q.  How do I enter my artwork?
A.  There will be a drop-off box at the front desks of the following buildings: Lower School, Middle School and Upper School.  Complete the provided submission entry form for artwork and deliver your artwork to a drop-off site no later than April 10th, 2014.  Please place your work and form in a one-gallon ziploc bag.  You may also drop off work in the Fine Arts Office with Cindy Eiteljorg.  Late works are not guaranteed for exhibition.

 

Q.  How do I enter my artwork if I am living out-of-state?
A.  You may mail your work to Park Tudor School to the attention of: Gretchen Hueni, using the general address: 7200 N. College Ave. INDPLS, IN 46220.  

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Q. Do I need an art or writing background to enter work?
A.  No.  The goal is to encourage all members of the Park Tudor community to participate.  We hope to receive entries of all ages and skill levels.
 
Q. What media can be used?
A.  Virtually any material is fair game, as long as the size of the work is 5x5 inches, and the work can be installed with thumb tacks or small nails.  Drawings, paintings, photographs, collage, mixed media, found objects are encouraged.  Writing pieces can be on paper, napkin, canvas, you name it, as long as the work is 5x5 inches.  All work must be dry and sturdy enough for transporting and handling.   Please consider the weight of your work, since the work will be installed using thumb tacks or a small tacking nail.

 

Q.  Can I submit digital artwork?
A.  Yes.  We can accept the following file formats: .jpg, .png and .pdf for display in the exhibition.  Please make sure your image size is 5x5 inches and that the resolution is 300 dpi.  We appreciate files that are shared through individual Dropbox accounts.  You may email Dropbox links to: Heather Teets at: hteets@parktudor.org.

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Q.  Can my piece be 3D (three dimensional)?
A.  Yes. 5" x 5" x 5".  If your 3D piece is slightly smaller than 5" please mount it to a 5" x 5" board or support.  Due to limited pedestal, counter and table space for 3D works, we cannot guarantee that all 3D works will be displayed.

Q.  Can I submit a metal or ceramic piece?
A.  Please keep in mind that 2D works will be hanging by thumb tacks/pushpins. If your artwork (or support board) is thicker than 1/4" please drill holes into it to accommodate pins/nails.  Again, please consider the weight of your work, as heavy works maybe difficult to install.

Q.  I want to frame my 5x5 piece; if I supply the hanging materials can I submit the work?
A.  No. Please don't, since we hope to have hundreds of artworks to install, the works will be tacked to the wall (some may be pierced, most will not be).

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Q.  Does 5" x 5" include a border or mat, and can my piece be smaller than 5 inches square?
A.  The external dimensions of the piece should be exactly 5 inches square including border and mat. Smaller pieces may be mounted to 5" x 5" paper or board. Installation is based on a grid, so artworks larger than 5" x 5" will not be displayed.
 
Q.  Will the work be installed by media, subject or order received?
A.  The student curators will be making the decisions as to how the work is installed.  It may be mounted in the order received, or by media, they will decide.

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Q.  Can I enter a 5x5 video installation?
A.  Yes, as long as the video is 5" x 5" and the hardware to display the video is provided.  While security in our buildings and campus is outstanding, the school cannot take responsibility for items lost.

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Q.  Will all artworks be displayed?
A.  The student curators will be making these decisions, but the intent is to showcase all works.  Please keep in mind that this is an all ages exhibition, works considered inappropriate for all ages will not be showcased. 
 
Q.  Are any artworks rejected?
A.  The Park Tudor Art Salon reserves the right to reject any artwork.
 
Q. What other restrictions are there for the artworks?
A. Please do not submit any works containing glitter, or other materials that could flake off or rub off on other works.  Any art being submitted with unfixed charcoal or pastel must have a temporary cover sheet (such as clear mylar), for protection.

 

Q.  Will I get my artwork back?
A.  Artwork by students, parents and faculty will be returned in 5x5 boxes during the week of May 5th, 2015, located at the front desks of the following buildings: Lower School, Middle School and Upper School.  Works not picked-up by June 1st, 2015 will be recyled or discarded.

 

Q.  Will I get my artwork back if I live out-of-state?
A.  If you would like your work returned, please include a current and complete mailing address on your submission form and indicate, that you wish to have the work returned.

 

Q.  What happens if my artwork is damaged?
A.  The utmost care will be taken in the handling and displaying of all artworks.  Artworks will be monitored throughout the exhibition, however  the school cannot take responsibility for items and/or works that are damaged.  Please note, that the work may receive a small hole from a thumb tack or nail for secured hanging purposes.

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