[accessibleimage] Passionate Focus 2007

The
Guild
for the Blind of
Chicago
is currently accepting submissions for Passionate Focus 2007, the
Guild
’s annual juried art exhibit by artists who are blind or visually impaired. The application is attached. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 6, 2007. 
Passionate Focus 2007 will be on display at the new River East Art Center,
Chicago
’s newest destination for artists and collectors from September 6 – 20, 2007. 
The Guild welcomes the Passionate Focus 2007 Jury:
Lisa Dorin
Assistant Curator, Department of Contemporary Art
The Art Institute of
Chicago

Steve Edwards
Host, Eight Forty-Eight
Chicago
Public Radio - WBEZ 91.5 FM
Michael Endsdorf
Associate Dean
College
of
Arts
and
Sciences
Roosevelt
University

Victoria Lautman
Broadcast Journalist for Arts and Culture

Mark Rowland
Owner/Director
rowlandcontemporary Gallery

Last year's show was very successful.   Twenty-two of the forty-six pieces on 
exhibit were sold during the show.  An additional piece was sold after the show.

In addition, the exhibit was highlighted on two local television stations, with 
four artists interviewed.

You can visit the
Guild
's website, www.passionatefocus.org, to view the pieces that comprised the 2006 
and 2005 exhibits.  You can also obtain updated information on that site.

David J. Tabak
Executive Director
Guild for the Blind
180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700
Chicago
,
Illinois
60601
(312) 236-8569
Fax: (312) 236-8128
E-mail:
mailto:david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.guildfortheblind.org www.guildfortheblind.org

The Guild for the Blind serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired, 
including those with new vision loss.  The Guild strives to promote positive 
attitudes about visual impairment and to assist its members in achieving 
dignity and independence at home, in the workplace and in the community.







* **180 N. Michigan Ave. *

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* Chicago, IL 60601-7463*

* Phone: (312) 236-8569*

* www.guildfortheblind.org*

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 “PASSIONATE FOCUS 2007”


     A Juried Art Exhibition

*Entry Form _Application Deadline: July 6, 2007_*

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*All information requested must be completed or the application will be returned. * 

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*Each application entered must include a 35mm slide, photograph, or electronic file that accurately represents the creative work. Digital format is preferred. Many stores (e.g. Walgreen's, CVS) that offer photo development will transfer images to digital format. If you submit a CD with multiple images, please specify the image number on the application.* 

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*Actual pieces of art are not accepted during the application process.*

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*All work must be original and created by an artist who is legally blind. Pieces displayed in previous Passionate Focus art exhibits will not be accepted.* 

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*Artists may submit up to 6 pieces. There is a _$30.00 non-refundable_ submission fee for all artists. Make checks payable to Guild for the Blind.* 

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*All applications and checks should be sent to: Guild for the Blind, Attn: Passionate Focus, 180 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601. * 

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*A jury, comprised of artists, curators and art educators, has sole responsibility for selecting the pieces which will be included in the exhibit. The Guild for the Blind regrets that jurors and staff are unable to provide specific feedback on exhibit submissions. If selected, artists must provide original work submitted for selection. Substitutions will not be accepted.* 

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*Artists are responsible for costs of transporting their work to the Guild prior to the exhibit and return shipment of any unsold work. * 

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*The Guild for the Blind reserves the right to reproduce accepted artwork in announcements, programs, web sites and publications that report on or promote the event. Submission of an entry to this competition signifies acceptance of all conditions stated.* 

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*If you would like your slides or CD returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your application.* 

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*ABOUT YOU*

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*Name of Artist:___________________________________*

*Address:___________________________ Apt. #:______*

*City:__________________ State:_______ Zip:________*

*Phone: Daytime ___________ Evening _____________*

*E-Mail:______________________*

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*VISION INFORMATION*

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*All entrants must complete the following questions regarding their vision:*

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*Best-Corrected Acuity by Eye: *

*Right_____ Left_____*

*Restricted Visual Field:______degrees*

*Name of Eye Disorder:_____________________________*

*Your Age at Onset:_________ *

*Your Age Now:_________*

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*In which format would you prefer to receive further correspondence regarding your entry?* 

*Large Print **£** Braille **£** Audio Tape **£** E-Mail **£***

*ARTIST'S BIOGRAPHY*

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*Please provide a brief statement about your background, education, artistic training or experience, your approach to art, etc.* 

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