We are pleased to announce a call for art for our newest exhibition, Clark County Zine Club.

What are zines (pronounced “zeen”)?

Zines are self-published and oftentimes printed physical media that share ideas, stories, art, tips, or any content one may come up with. They are a real manifestation of DIY art culture. There are different formats when creating zines such as the popular one sheet “minizine” or the stacking of multiple pages of the classic 8 ½” by 11” sheet - folded in half like a booklet.

There are different ways to create zines:

• Photocopiers can be used to make reproductions of drawn, written, or collaged content.
• Designed digitally using programs such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop as well as Procreate.
• The use of other printing processes such as block, screen, or risograph printing.

Binding them allows for another form of expression and creativity. They can be stapled, folded, or stitched together with the use of thread.

The world of zines allows for a multitude of different forms of DIY art creation. We are asking artists to submit a single zine each for consideration into our unofficial zine club exhibition! We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Our juror for this exhibition is Jeffrey Bennington Grindley. He is a zine editor who was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over Jeff’s career, he has facilitated and co-hosted several spoken word open mic events and has self-published multiple zines including Empty Letters, Memories Slip Through the Cracks and Black Tape, Low Key, and AMFAO. Other zine related projects include the founding and opening of the Las Vegas Zine Library at Emergency Arts Center in July 2010, which later moved to and is currently residing in UNLV’s Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art. He likes playing in the sandbox with cameras, words, pigment, and sound.

*Note: Please carefully read Requirements section below for content limitations, video media display, and Gallery Preparation Guide link.

Application Deadline: Sunday, July 28, 2024 @ 11:59 P.M.
You will be notified via email of your application status during the first week of August.
Applications can be found at: tinyurl.com/CCZCapp

Important dates if invited to exhibit:

• Entry Deadline: Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 11:59pm
• Artwork Drop-Off: Monday, August 12, 2024, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Artwork Pick-up: Monday, September 30, 2024, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Exhibit: August 13, 2024 – September 26, 2024
• Reception Event: September 26, 2024, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm

What you need to know:

• The artist agrees to leave their work up through the end of the exhibit date. No artist may drop off or remove their artwork without consent of the Clark County Public Arts.
• Artist MUST be available for pick-up and drop off date to sign in and sign out their work. Artwork must be hand delivered or shipped to the address on this form. If shipping the work, the costs of round-trip shipping are at the artist’s expense and must be pre-paid and on time.
• Images included in applications must be of actual artwork, not conceptual images.
• Open to any artist aged 14 and older; applications for artists under age 18 must include signature and contact information of parent or guardian.
• No entry fee;
• Must be original artwork medium; digital art, photography and printmaking are acceptable; no replica prints shall be accepted.
• Up to three pieces of art may be submitted. For sculpture, include images of multiple views.
• Please note that Clark County does not secure insurance on exhibited artwork. Artist will exhibit at their own risk. Artists are encouraged to purchase their own insurance to recover any loss from broken or stolen artwork that may occur during the exhibition.

Reception and Best in Show

Best in Show will receive a $300 gift certificate and two honorable mentions will receive $150 gift certificates. Awards will be distributed at the exhibition reception to artists in attendance.

Terms and Conditions:

1. Open to any artist aged 14 and older; applications for artists under age 18 must include signature and contact information of parent or guardian.
2. Must be original artwork medium; digital art, photography and printmaking are acceptable; no replica prints shall be accepted.
3. Images included in applications must be of actual artwork, not conceptual images.
4. Artist MUST be available for pick-up and drop off date to sign in and sign out their work. Artwork must be hand delivered or shipped to the address on this form. If shipping the work, the costs of round-trip shipping are at the artist’s expense and must be pre-paid and on time.
5. The artist agrees to leave their work up through the end of the exhibit date. No artist may drop off or remove their artwork without consent of the Clark County Public Arts.
6. Artwork that contains offensive language, smoking, drugs, alcohol, overtly political, religious and/or sexual content, or imagery, including nudity, shall not be considered.
7. All 2D flat work (on paper or similar) must be framed with a hanging point on the back. Canvas and larger 2D work must have D-rings, a wire, or existing hanging point secured to the back, and be ready to hang.
8. See our Gallery Artwork Preparation Guide for more details.
9. 2D artwork dimensions may not exceed 48” wide or 48” high; weight cannot exceed 40lbs.
10. Perishable artwork shall not be considered.
11. All parts of the artwork must be secured and stable. For example, sculptures must be securely glued or welded together.
12. 3D artwork dimensions may not exceed 20” L x 20” W x 35” H; weight cannot exceed 50lbs.
13. A pedestal will be provided for selected three-dimensional works.
14. Clark County Public Arts reserves the right to disqualify and remove any artwork that poses a threat to fall, break, or cause harm to the public, the facility, or the artwork itself.
15. Please note that Clark County does not secure insurance on exhibited artwork. Artist will exhibit at their own risk. We encourage you to purchase your own insurance during the exhibit to recover any loss from broken or stolen artwork.
16. Artist agrees to hold harmless the County, its officers, employees, and agents from all liability for any injury or damage that may occur to artwork as a result of the negligent acts or omissions of its members, employees, officers and/or agents and to sign a waiver that will be provided if accepted into the exhibit.
17. Artist acknowledges that the gallery is a public space. Art that is exhibited in the gallery may be photographed by visitors, members of the press, and County staff for promotional and educational purposes. This includes social media postings before, during and after the exhibit.
18. Artist is responsible to deliver art to and from the exhibit space.
19. Artist acknowledges that if art is not picked up at the agreed upon date set forth in this agreement, County will have the art removed immediately from the exhibit space at artist’s expense. Any art that is left longer than 10 days will be considered abandoned property and will be subject to $100.00/day storage fee.
20. Sale of goods is facilitated solely by the Artist; no County staff will take payment. If a purchaser is interested, County staff will put them in touch with the artist with artist’s consent. All proceeds of any sale go to the Artist.
21. Artist agrees to drop-off to the Gallery between the hours of 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on Monday, August 12, 2024, and to pick-up artwork between the hours of 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on Monday, September 30, 2024. Artist must bring ID.

For questions, please email: ccpublicart@ClarkCountyNV.gov