Riverside, CA – California Riverside Ballet respectfully requests donations of artwork in support of our work. A juried selection of artist work will be displayed and auctioned at the Night Gallery Black & White Ball in downtown Riverside in mid-October as part of Ghost Walk Riverside 2016.

Deadline for submitting is September 15, 2016. Download your form here, http://crballet.com/site/2016/07/call-for-artists-art-auction/

California Riverside Ballet is a non-profit (501(c)(3)) corporation dedicated to promoting excellence and enriching life through its presentation of classical and contemporary ballet and through the Academy Program. The Academy Program offers affordable ballet training to male and female students ages 7-10. Tuition is determined by family household income and full scholarships are available. Ballet training teaches young people the benefits of self-discipline, determination & focus as well as an appreciation for classical music and the arts. The Academy Program is available at the Riverside Arts Academy at the Cesar Chavez Community Center, Arlanza Community Center, and Villegas Community Center.

Ghost Walk Riverside is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of delighting audiences young and old. The event has a rich history and esteemed reputation for bringing artists from all areas together for a truly exceptional collaboration. Writers, storytellers, actors, musicians, and vocalists all take part in a walking adventure through downtown Riverside.

This year, Night Gallery has been added to the program of events. The event will feature a live and silent auction, live music, live art display, and more. Complete schedule TBA.

This event is open to all media of original fine art and fine craft, and all work will be juried. Artists are encouraged to submit work in accordance with this year’s theme: Black & White.

For more information, please visit crballet.com.

Timeline

September 15 – Deadline for artists to submit work
September 30 – All artists notified if their work was accepted
October 5 – Deadline for accepted artists to send high-res images of the work, artist bio, artist statement to CRB for program
October TBA – Night Gallery Black & White Ball
October 29-30 – Ghost Walk Riverside Event
November 4 – All artists notified of buyer, selling price and/or minimum bid not met

This program is in partnership with the American Advertising Federation-Inland Empire.