call for collaborating artists.
imperfecta was founded in 2023 with the goal of primarily showcasing and promoting women artists and underrepresented minority artists -- we do not exclude anyone yet our focus is to primarily support categories that are typically underrepresented in the art world. Because of that, we ensure that at least 80% of our artists are either women or underrepresented minorities.
Artists can engage with imperfecta in 3 ways: by becoming a Gallery Artist, by joining as a Collaborative Artist, and by summitting work to open calls. This call for artists is for artists wishing to be considered as a Collaborating Artist, which means that - if selected - you would sign a non-exclusive agreement with imperfecta.
At a high level, being a Collaborating Artist means that imperfecta would sell your consigned work in the gallery and online store for agreed periods of time and that work submitted to group shows would be automatically accepted, with no submission fees.
For local artists it is key to know that Collaborating Artists can sell and exhibit non-consigned artworks where they wish, with the exception of any gallery, retailer, store or organization in a 5 miles radius of the Gallery. There is a 50% commission fee for all artists’ work sold at and through the gallery.
Submissions
To apply to be a Collaborating Artist at imperfecta, please submit all the below:
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20 digital images of recent artwork
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a corresponding image inventory list
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a letter of intent
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a brief artist’s statement
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CV or resumé (inclusive of social media handles and website/portfolio).
Send a link to all the above files via your Google Drive, Dropbox or similar online drive to imperfecta@studioloi.xyz with the subject line "Collaborating Artist Application." Applications sent in any other way will not be accepted - please do not send emails or DMs with attachments.
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Normally, I confirm receiving an application within 48 hours and send feedback (regardless of outcome) in 2 to 4 weeks.
After the application review, some artists will be invited to an interview.
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Please reach out if you have any query about the application process - imperfecta@studioloi.xyz
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Selection Criteria
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While imperfecta focuses primarily on showcasing women artists and underrepresented minority artists, please do not hesitate applying if you feel that your work is a good fit for the gallery yet you are not in one of our priority categories.
We accept applications from local as well as international artists and
appreciate all art expressions, from paintings to sculptures, ceramics, art dolls, assemblages, interactive digital art, wearable art, etc. We accept applications from emerging, mid career or establishes artists that can demonstrate their level.
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A key criteria is whether your work fits in our gallery's focus areas. A look at our catalog and social media accounts quickly reveals that traditional fine art (e.g. oil paintings of landscapes, pets or flowers) is not our cup of tea. Also, while we like (and at times showcase) abstract art, we are not an abstract art gallery. The same goes for traditional photography: we like it yet not part of the gallery's focus.
Please note that we are interested in contemporary art by contemporary artists. Due to that we are not interested in traditional, repeatable crafts (e.g. ceramic mugs, garden art, digital prints or assembly jewelry) and we are definitely not interested din any AI-generated work.
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A second criteria is whether your approach to your art as well as gallery representation is a good fit in relation to the gallery's philosophy.
Unlike a number of commercial galleries, at imperfecta we prioritize gallery-artist relationship and mutual growth over transactional approaches that put sales at the center of all decision making.
Don't get us wrong: we love selling our artists' work and are pretty good at it! Yet we never place profit above values and relationships.