The 29th Annual Anne McKee Art Auction February 9, 2024

Artists Application

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED

Read Guidelines and Instructions and click button to apply

Questions? Email McKeeFund@gmail.com

ENTRY GUIDELINES FOR ARTISTS

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WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES SO THAT YOUR WORK MEETS THE SELECTION CRITERIA AND AVOIDS DISQUALIFICATION.

• Entries are strictly limited to artwork created by artists living in the Florida Keys.

• Only one entry per artist allowed.

• Submissions for the 2024 auction will close October 31, 2023 - midnight EST. Please note the close-off time is automated and we cannot offer extensions once submissions end.

• Applications are submitted online via EntryThingy.

• All entries must be the original work by the artist submitting. Exceptions may be made for artwork of Florida Keys artists that are submitted in memoriam.

• Artists will be informed of the selection decision no later than December 1, 2023.

• We accept original paintings (not prints), mixed media, jewelry, sculpture and limited edition photographic prints.

• All artists receive 50% of the final bid price of their work - the remaining 50% of auction proceeds fund the annual AMAF grants awarded to Florida Keys artists. Artists may chose to donate their auction proceeds to the AMAF.

• Any work submitted must have been created within the last 3 years.

• All work submitted must be in as-new gallery condition and ready to hang or display.

• All photographic prints & works on paper must be delivered ready to hang (framed, wired, etc.)

• All Artwork delivered for auction must match the work submitted in your application. We will not accept substitutions once your work has been selected. Any substitutions will forfeit your place in the auction.

• All entries must be photographed as clearly and professionally as possible. Images of all 50 artworks selected for auction will be featured in our 2024 Auction Catalog for prospective buyers to view. Selected works may also be used in print advertising and social media. Please see our tips (end of this page) for photographing your work.

• The AMAF’s selection of 50 artworks is final.

• The AMAF decides on the starting bid for each piece.

• Selected work for the 2024 Auction must be delivered to The Studios of Key West on Saturday, January 27, 2024 - delivery times TBA. Artwork must be immediately ready to hang &/or display by this date or your place in the auction will be forfeited.

• We do not accept works that require a minimum bid.

WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE STARTING YOUR ONLINE SUBMISSION

• A brief artist statement - please keep to 200 words or less

• A separate statement specific to the artwork you are submitting - 100 words or less

• A description of the artwork you are submitting (painting, sculpture, ceramics etc.)

• Artwork title

• Material - for example: oil on canvas; photograph on archival paper; porcelain, etc.

• Artwork dimensions - please include frame in dimensions if your work is framed.

• Price - retail gallery value (the price of your work if sold through a gallery)

• Year artwork was created - must be within the last 3 years

• A .jpg or .png image of your artwork : min size 750kb - max size 3mb / min width 750px

Do you still have questions about the Auction or the application process?

Thank you for your interest in the AMAF Fine Art Auction.
We wish you the best of success with your artistic endeavors.