2023 NESBA Members Exhibit ‘Edible Plants and Flowers’ at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

• Call for entries is now CLOSED

• Deadline for artwork drop-off: June 15, 2023

• Public Exhibit @ Tower Hill: July 1 - October 1, 2023

This exhibit will explore the abundant range of plants that nourish us as food and beverage.

This exhibit is open to all current NESBA members. Each artist may enter up to two (2) paintings. Artworks previously exhibited at Tower Hill are not eligible.

Entry/Hanging Fee: $10 for NESBA Members (see “Labeling & Payment” below for details)

Helpful links:

Intent to Exhibit Form: Call for entries is now CLOSED

Click here for a “How To Exhibit” that includes steps for entering a NESBA show.

Exhibit Due dates:

Friday, March 31: Deadline for submission of Intent to Exhibit form. Members may enter up to two (2) pieces for this exhibit — a separate Intent should be submitted for each artwork.

Thursday, June 15: Deadline for delivery of artwork to your delivery person (or as determined by your delivery person).

Sunday, October 1: End of public exhibit - Retrieve your artwork after this date by arrangement with your delivery person.

SALE OF ARTWORK AND MERCHANDISE:

Artwork may be priced for sale or labeled "Not For Sale".  Artwork that is Not for Sale (NFS), needs an insurance value. (Enter this information the Intent to Exhibit Form). You may also indicate your desire to sell cards and/or prints at the Tower Hill gift shop on the Intent to Exhibit form. Artists intending to sell merchandise will receive more information and a link to an Intent to Sell form.

Tower Hill will retain 30% of the proceeds from sale of art works and merchandise. A check for the remaining 70% of revenues from the sale will be mailed to NESBA after the exhibit closes and will be distributed to the artists by NESBA. Artists will receive payment 30-45 days after close of the exhibit.

Framing:

Please follow NESBA standards for this exhibit. Full Framing guidelines can be found at this link: NESBA Framing Guidelines. Artwork should be framed with white or off-white mats and simple, wood frame in a light, medium or gold wood color, plexiglass. No saw-tooth hangers, no metal frames. Artwork that does not meet NESBA framing guidelines will not be included in the exhibit - please review all guidelines before drop-off.

Labeling & Payment:

Artwork labels can be found here: NESBA Artwork Labels, and are to be used as follows:

1. Open PDF at NESBA Artwork Labels, print and fill out all 3 labels on this sheet
2. Attach one label to back of artwork in lower corner.
3. Attach second label to front of the bubble wrap envelope (see ‘Packing for delivery” below) so that your artwork is returned to you in your envelope.

4. ENTRY/HANGING FEE: Enclose third label in a Ziploc bag with $10 cash or check for hanging fee for each piece hung. This should be securely attached to your bubble wrap envelope.

Packing for delivery:

All artwork must be delivered in a bubble wrap "envelope" with a completed artwork label (from above) affixed securely to the outside — instructions for creating this envelope can be found at this link: How to make a Bubble Wrap Envelope. No boxes or packing peanuts please, or artwork will be returned.

TRANSPORTATION COORDINATORS:

Wellesley area: Pam Harrington

Cape Cod: Ellen Duarte

Boston & North: Joyce Westner

West area: Nancy Horrall

South Shore: Sarah Roche

Shipping: Joyce Westner (Exhibit Chair)

Participating artists need to physically drop off and pick up their artwork from the appropriate transportation coordinator. Please contact your coordinator to schedule drop-off and pick-up. You may find contact information in the printed ASBA member directory or on the ASBA website. If you need further assistance contact the Exhibit Manager at nesbatowerhill@gmail.com

By mail: Artwork may be shipped by prior arrangement via US postal service (NO FedEx or UPS). PLEASE include return postage in cash or check (no stamps). Contact Joyce Westner, Exhibit Chair at nesbatowerhill@gmail.com to arrange shipping. Please contact the Exhibit Chair with details of any other drop off and/or pickup arrangements not listed above at nesbatowerhill@gmail.com

Artist Statement: 

Artist Statements are optional. If you are submitting an artist statement to be included in the exhibit's promotional material, please indicate this on your Intent Form, print a good-quality one-page statement and include it in your bubble wrap envelop along with your artwork. Guidelines for your statement can be found here: Artist Statement Guidelines. A small number of business cards may be included with your artist statement (please indicate this in your message and include cards with your artwork).

QUESTIONS?

Please email the Exhibit Chair at nesbatowerhill@gmail.com.

Liability Statement & Exhibit Terms: NESBA is unable to assume liability during the show. Artists exhibit at their own risk. Artwork may not be removed prior to scheduled end of the exhibit. The artist is responsible for secure framing and suspension. All due care will be exercised in handling the works submitted.

Images from USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection