Off the Wall pARTy 2020 will take place Friday, June 12, 2020, in the Penn State New Kensington Forum Theatre, Administration Building lobbies and courtyard.
Penn State New Kensington invites a call for artists, respectfully requesting donations of artwork in support of teh Pittsburgh regional cultural arts community. The pARTy celebrates arts and culture with an evening full of artists, live and silent auctions, food tastings, drinks, music and merriment. All proceeds from the auctions benefit cultural art initiatives and scholarships at the campus.
Artists who donate work will receive two complimentary Off the Wall pARTy 2020 tickets, as well as special recognition at the auction and an opportunity for a future solo art exhibition in the campus Art Gallery for one month free of charge.
Eligibility & Requirements
- 2D & 3D artists of all media
- Please complete and submit the online artwork donation form, which also asks for 1-4 digital images for consideration.
- Submit image files in .jpg or .gif format at least 1 MB (1000 pixels) not to exceed 2MB.
- Label files with artist name, title, date and size.
- A maximum of two works per artist will be accepted.
- Work must be complete and display ready.
Additional Info & Important Dates
Submission is free and submissions will be accepted until May 1, 2020. Images of accepted pieces will be retained by Penn State New Kensington and used for promotional purposes. Artists selected will be highlighted in the campus social media, promotions and marketing for the Off the Wall pARTy 2020. Artists participating agree to grant Penn State New Kensington perpetual, royalty free, and nonexclusive license to use, without limitation, any auction artwork, or related image, for the purpose of promoting the campus and related events.
Submission does not guarantee acceptance into the exhibit. Penn State New Kensington’s decision is final.
Artists may submit up to three artworks for consideration; a maximum of two will be accepted. Please keep in mind that it is difficult to accommodate large-scale pieces or works that require intricate installation.
All artists will be notified by May 8, via email, as to whether or not their artwork was accepted. Please do not contact Penn State New Kensington directly.
Accepted artwork should be hand-delivered between May 11 and May 29, 2020. Please contact us directly at 724-334-6056 or tms57@psu.edu for an appointment.
All artists will be notified of the sale of their artwork by June 29, 2020. In the unfortunate case the artwork does not sell, the artist may pick up the artwork from Penn State New Kensington after July 1, 2020 by appointment. Any artwork that remains unclaimed by July 15, 2020, will become property of Penn State New Kensington and may be sold at a later date without consignment to the donating artist/entity. Penn State New Kensington is not responsible for the return shipment of unsold work.
All donations made to Penn State New Kensington are eligible for a full tax consideration.
Questions?
Contact Tina Booth, Penn State New Kensington Art Gallery Coordinator at 724-334-6056 or by email at tms57@psu.edu.
Pittsburgh-based speed-painter George Williams stands next to his completed Penn State painting at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. During the "Art Madness" portion of the event, Williams painted the piece, along with two Pittsburgh-themed paintings, in a matter of minutes. The paintings were then auctioned off during the live Art Auction.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
Rodney Allen Trice, the featured VIP artist at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy, mingled with guests during the event at Penn State New Kensington. Trice, Penn State alumnus and professor of practice in graphic design at the Stuckeman School in Penn State’s College of Arts and Architecture, showcased various pieces of his art collection including upcycled and repurposed industrial furniture and lighting, as well as a unique virtual reality experience.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
Kevin Snider, chancellor of Penn State New Kensington, smiles and looks on during the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy's live art auction. The auction featured more than 15 pieces of art of a variety of mediums including painting, upcycled art, industrial art, wood carvings and metal work.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
Erin Weber, Penn State alumna, laughs with other guests at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Weber, a financial adviser at Hefren-Tillotson, serves as the president of the Penn State New Kensington Advisory Board.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
A guest interacts with a unique virtual reality experience at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Attendees of the event's VIP experience were able to utilize a mobile app to hover over graphics to reveal interesting elements designed by featured artist Rodney Allen Trice, professor of practice in graphic design at the Stuckeman School in Penn State’s College of Arts and Architecture. Trice, who also showcased some of his industrial art pieces at the event, also recently won Penn State's Teaching and Learning with Technology Open Innovation Challenge.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
Patricia Hollinger (far left), director of continuing education, poses for a photo with her husband, Paul, and friend, Debra Maszgay, at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
Belly Up, a band from Franklin, Pa., provided live music during the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
James Ciuca, member of the Penn State New Kensington Advisory Board, holds up his number to make a bid during the live art auction at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy held at the campus.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
Corey Pistininzi (far left) speaks with guests at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Pistininzi, owner of Modfinish in downtown New Kensington along the Corridor of Innovation, was one of seven pop-up art gallery artists featured during the event. In addition to providing home remodeling and decorating services, Pistininzi's business also houses a gallery featuring upcycled, repurposed and salvaged industrial art that he and other local artists have created.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
Allyson Tokarek, an executive chef with Metz Culinary Management, serves made-to-order mixed berry and peach gelato at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy. Guests of the annual fundraising event enjoyed a variety of hors d'oeuvres and desserts, created and made by the Metz culinary team, throughout the evening.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
Joe Locke takes a moment to pose with the Nittany Lion before attending the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
A Pittsburgh-themed glass mosaic by artist Stevo Sadvary hangs in the foreground as guests enjoy making their own mosaic during the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Sadvary, who was one of seven pop-up gallery artists at the event, taught guests how to make glass mosaic using recycled and repurposed glass pieces, as well as showcased some of his work.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
Repurposed pinball playing fields by artist Dan Burfield of TiltCycle were featured in one of seven pop-up art galleries during the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Burfield's work showcases the preservation of broken and discarded gaming materials and other mediums, which fit into the event's 2019 theme of recycled and industrial art.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
A variety of delectable hors d'oeuvres and desserts were available for guests to enjoy at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Food was crafted by the culinary team at Metz Culinary Management, the campus' food service provider.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
