CONTEST TERMS AND LEGAL DISCLAIMER

By submitting an application, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

    1.    Eligibility: Open to artists who have not previously had a solo exhibition in New York City and are at least 18 years of age. Employees, contractors, and affiliates of The Empty Circle are not eligible to participate.

    2.    Entry Fee: A non-refundable $99 submission fee is required for each application. This fee goes directly toward the administrative costs, jury fees and production costs of mounting the winning artist’s exhibition, including but not limited to gallery staffing, installation, marketing, and promotional materials. Submission of an entry does not guarantee selection.

    3.    Selection Process: The winning artist will be chosen solely based on artistic merit by an independent jury appointed by The Empty Circle. The selection process is competitive and subjective. No element of chance is involved in determining the winner.

    4.    Prize: The winning artist will receive a fully produced solo exhibition at The Empty Circle gallery in Tribeca, New York. The Empty Circle retains a 40% commission on all sales made during the exhibition.

    5.    Use of Funds: The Empty Circle commits to using the total of all entry fees exclusively for production and administrative expenses related to this contest and the resulting exhibition.

    6.    Artist Representations: By applying, artists represent and warrant that they are the sole creator and owner of the submitted works and that these works do not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights of third parties.

    7.    Liability Release: By entering, artists agree to release and hold harmless The Empty Circle, its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any and all liability related to participation in this contest or exhibition, including but not limited to loss or damage to submitted works.

    8.    Promotional Use: By submitting an application, artists grant The Empty Circle a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use their name, images of their work, and biographical information for promotional purposes related to this contest and exhibition.

    9.    Governing Law: This contest and its terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state and federal courts located in New York County, New York.

    10.    Modifications: The Empty Circle reserves the right to modify or cancel this contest if unforeseen circumstances occur that make it impractical to continue, provided that all collected funds will still be used toward production and administrative costs as described above.