We do not have the means to physically house artwork. In this context, ‘visual representations’ refer to images of your work. Visual representations include, but are not limited to: sculptures, photography, textiles, drawings, glasswork, jewelry, and prints. For example, if you made a painting, you would take a photograph of it and submit it to the archive.

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Visual Representation (Image) Formatting Requirements

• JPG
• Maximum number of photos for the same work: 3 (all photos must meet guidelines)
• Resolution: 72-200 dpi (100 recommended, larger images will be down res.)
• File naming (lowercase): lastname_firstname _mmyyyy (ex. gershone_hannah _052022)

Instructions for Submission

1) Create a Google Account and access Google Drive, if you do not have an account already 

2) Create a folder in Google Drive named: Lastname_Firstname_Year (example: Gershone_Hannah_2022)

3) Upload your contribution materials to the Google Drive folder (do not include any other files here):

• • Your Artwork
  • Optional Artist Bio (maximum 100 words)
  • Optional Artist Statement (maximum 250 words)

4) Share the folder with adopteearchive@gmail.com

5) Have the following information and materials on hand before filling out the Qualtrics form (next step):

• • Your contribution materials in a shared Google Drive folder (see Step 3)
  • If applicable, a link to your Artist Website and/or Artist Collective website
  • A list of the materials (medium) used to create your work (ex. acrylic paint)
  • A list of the technique(s) used to create your work (ex. hand building)
  • The overall measurements in centimeters of your work (length x width x height) (e.g., 5 cm x 2 cm x 8 cm)

6) Fill out the Qualtrics Submission Form (10-15 minutes if you have all materials ready)! The form will ask you for the shared link to the Google Drive folder