3441 Cedar Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
phone/fax 612 722-2324
susan@susanhenseldesign.com
www.susanhenseldesign.com
THE GALLERY
CALL FOR ARTISTS
CLASSES
Susan Hensel Design
Artist's BooksArtist's Statement
Narrative Sculpture
Installations
Literary Sculpture
War Chest Series
Journals
Recent Vitae
Biography
News and Musings
SUSAN HENSEL GALLERY
a gallery of narrative art
•September-October 2006•Between Earth & Heaven, solo show-Seamus Leonard
•November/December 2006 •The Diary of a Military Mom-a return visit with Kari Gunter-Seymour
•January/February 2007 •Mike Elko's Family Vacation: We Drove, We Saw, We Ate, solo show
•March/April 2007 •Reader's Art 7:frugalfinds for prudent collectors- a national show of artists books.
•May 2007 •Riki Kolbl Nelson Roosterwoman: Paintings and Poetry
•July/August 2007 •Mary Ellen Long-handmade paper installation
•September/October2007 •Alicia Bailey & Melinda Laz
•November/December 2007 •Leap of Faith 3
•January/February 2008 •Karen Hanmer
•March/April 2008 •Reader's Art 8- a national show of artists books.
•May 2008 •Betsey Dollar
•July-Aug 2008 •Susan Hensel
•September/October 2008 •All Things Electoral:redux
•November/December 2008 •A Leap of Faith 4
CALL FOR ARTISTS
A general call for proposals is always in place. I am always seeking work that surprises and challenges me. If you have an idea for a show or a part of a show, send a proposal. The requirements/suggestions for a proposal are pretty much the same for any show. The gallery is scheduled solidly through May 2008 and beyond.
ANNUAL CALLS FOR ART2006-08 Schedule of Shows at
Susan Hensel Gallery
November/ December
Calling for artwork from all traditions and attitudes that deals with the concept of faith. ( There will be no show in 2006. Submit for 2007 in September 2007.Thank You.)
March/ April
I am seeking books/bookobjects that are priced below $100 OR express in some other way the concept of frugality. I will be showing fewer artists in greater depth. Send up to 10 jpgs or slides for consideration.
A show of artists books with a slightly different focus each year.
HOW TO APPLY
Send accurate slides,photos, MAC compatible cd-rom of the work you plan to show, with SASE for return, or Email high quality jpg's. Written explanation of the work is welcomed. Appointments may be made for in-person viewing of work.2-d and 3-d, all media are welcome. Video and sound may require your own equipment site-specific installation for the gallery and gallery windows are welcome.
Accepted artists will be expected to provide a resume and artist's statement about their work and any available press clippings. Accepted artists will be asked to provide client lists as well.
SALES AT SUSAN HENSEL GALLERY
All work is sold on consignment. The gallery keeps 40% of the sale price. The artist receives 60% of the sale price.INSURANCE, SECURITY, SHIPPING
Susan Hensel Design carries a basic loss policy that will pay the artist 60% of the sale price in the event of theft or total loss. The gallery building also has a security system and residential occupancy.
All shipping costs are the responsibility of the artist. Accepted work must be sent with return UPS or FedEX barcoded shipping label enclosed; You can set up an online account at UPS or FED EX. No charges accrue until your package is shipped. If a piece sells, return shipping is not charged as the box will not be shipped. All return shipping MUST be by FEDEX or UPS. No exceptions. No COD'PUBLICITY
1000 postcards will be distributed
local, area and national press kits will be sent
email and fax publicity
web publicity before, during and after the show
and your help planning guerrilla marketing
CHECKLIST
• slides, jpg's, photos for up to 3 works, w/ SASE• A resume and/or artist statement is advisable. Tell me what you want me to know about you and your work.
Gallery Layout
A LEAP OF FAITH.slides/jpg's due: Sept 15, 2007. Accepted work due October 20, 2007. READER'S ART 7. slides/jpg's due: Jan 15, 2007. Accepted work due Feb 24, 2007.
Accepted work must be sent with return UPS or FedEX barcoded shipping label enclosed; You can set up an online account at UPS or FED EX. No charges accrue until your package is shipped. If a piece sells, return shipping is not charged as the box will not be shipped. All return shipping MUST be by FEDEX or UPS. No exceptions. No COD's
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