Exhibition Dates: January 6 - January 31, 2009
Location: Box Heart Gallery
Type: Juried, Invitational Theme Exhibition
Description: The 8th Annual Art Inter/National, Here and Abroad... 2009

Art Inter/National is a celebration of artistic expression from all over the world. It's an exhibition that displays how the space one occupies both influences and guides the creative process. Box Heart encourages diversity in the media used to create the work, in the artists and his/her interpretation of Art Inter/National. There are no limits or boundaries, no categories or types. Box Heart is looking for expressions in art that are not only cultivated, but also created because of each artist's place on this earth.

One artist will receive the Best of Show Award. This artist is awarded Box Heart "Artist of the Year" and receives their own Solo Exhibition in the 2010 Exhibition Year. This includes Gallery Representation with Box Heart Gallery.

2002 Best of Show - Keith Wilde, Norwich OH
2003 Best of Show - Lynn Fero, Sherman Oaks CA
2004 Best of Show - Eric Landes, Columbia MI
2005 Best of Show - Vladimir Zuev, Russia
2006 Best of Show - Petra Voegtle, Germany
2007 Best of Show - Victoria Goro-Rapoport, Russia
2008 Best of Show - Erin Treacy - MA
2009 Best of Show - TBD - January 2009

Artist Submission Requirements:
- Artists that would like to be considered for an invitation to participate in the 2009 Art Inter/National Exhibition can begin submitting the proper materials to Box Heart Gallery on February 1, 2008. Applications are received until the deadline, November 1, 2008. Once all applications are received, review will begin. Twenty (20) artists will be invited to participate in the 2009 Art Inter/national Exhibition. All artists will be notified of those invited to participate before December 1, 2008.
- Commission on all sales is 40%. (All work must be for sale.)
- Submit an application, a maximum of three (3) entries to be considered, and an Artist Statement describing your interpretation of Art Inter/National.

Application Procedure:
- Submit the Artist Application available at: http://www.boxheart.org/exhib_app.pdf
- Submit an Artist Statement describing your interpretation of Art Inter/National and how the space around you influences your creative process.
- Submit a maximum of three (3) art works to be considered properly labeled with Name, Media, Size, and Price.
- Submit supporting artist materials such as; artist resume and artist biography. (optional)

Submission Requirements:
- Submit a maximum of three (3) entries to be considered (no more than three (3) art works per artist).
- Digital files, slides and photos are accepted.
If submitting digital files, please follow the guidelines below.

Format for Digital Submissions:
- Subject of E-mail: your name_InterN2009
- Place your contact information into the body of the e-mail.
- Attach the Application as a .pdf file.
- Attach your Artist Statement and additional supporting material as a word document only (.doc file).
- Attach your digital entries. Label your images: yourtitle_yourmedia&size_yourprice
- Send via e-mail to: Box Heart Gallery.

Deadline and Notification:
- Whether submitting via snail mail or email, artists will receive confirmation that their application was received if they supply an email address.
- Deadline for applications: November 1, 2008 (post marked, no exceptions)
- Notification of artists selected: before December 1, 2008