Bushy Pony

## **1\. Eligibility & Participation** The open call is open to artists of all levels and nationalities, provided that the submitted work is original and created by the artist. Each artist may submit up to 3 artworks. Submission requires digital images for the selection process. If selected, the physical work must be delivered to Berlin for the exhibition. Selected artists will not be charged any additional participation, exhibition, hanging, administration or promotional fees by Bushy Pony. Artists remain responsible for any individual costs connected to the production, framing, packaging, delivery, collection or return shipping of their work. ## **2\. Definition of “Horse Fever”** We understand the theme of “Horse Fever” in a broad and inclusive sense. The submitted work does not have to depict a horse in a classical or literal way. Works may approach the theme in a figurative, symbolic, expressive, abstract or conceptual manner. Submissions may explore themes including, but not limited to, freedom, power, desire, mythology, transformation, labour, companionship, movement, fantasy, identity and the relationship between humans and horses. ## **3\. Accepted Media** This open call accepts the following media only: * Painting * Drawing * Textile works Textile works may include, for example, embroidery, weaving, appliqué, quilting or other fibre-based techniques. Photography, sculpture, video, sound works, digital-only works and installations are not eligible. Mixed-media works may only be submitted if painting, drawing or textile techniques form the primary medium of the work. ## **4\. Format & Technical Requirements** Maximum size: 100 × 100 cm. Maximum weight: 10 kg. All works must be exhibition-ready and supplied with a secure and appropriate hanging system. Paintings and drawings must be framed where necessary for their safe and professional presentation. Textile works must be suitable for wall display and arrive with an appropriate hanging or mounting system. No hazardous materials or technically unmanageable works may be submitted. Bushy Pony reserves the right not to exhibit a selected work if it differs significantly from the submitted images or cannot be installed safely. ## **5\. Selection** All submitted works will be reviewed and selected by the Bushy Pony team. Selection decisions are final and not subject to appeal. Due to the number of applications received, Bushy Pony may not be able to provide individual feedback on unsuccessful submissions. ## **6\. Delivery & Collection** Artists are responsible for delivering or shipping their works to Berlin at their own expense. After the exhibition, works must either: a) be collected in person by the artist within 7 days of the exhibition’s closing date; or b) be returned using a prepaid shipping label provided by the artist. Artists who ship their work must provide packaging that can also be safely used for its return. Works not collected within 7 days may be stored or disposed of at the organiser’s discretion. ## **7\. Liability & Insurance** The organiser will handle all works with reasonable care during the exhibition. However, the organiser accepts no liability for loss, theft or damage occurring during transport or resulting from insufficient or unsuitable packaging. Artists are strongly advised to insure their works for transport and exhibition. ## **8\. Sales & Commission** All exhibited works must be available for sale unless otherwise agreed in writing. Sale prices are set by the artist in consultation with the organiser. For sales of original artworks, the artist receives 60% of the final retail sale price and Bushy Pony retains a 40% commission. Payments to artists will be made within 30 days of Bushy Pony receiving the completed payment from the buyer. Any applicable taxes and personal tax obligations relating to the artist’s share remain the responsibility of the artist. ## **9\. Reproduction Rights** By participating, artists grant the organiser a non-exclusive, worldwide and royalty-free licence to reproduce images of their submitted and exhibited works for promotional and documentary purposes. This may include use on the Bushy Pony website, social-media channels, newsletters, press materials and other printed or digital communications relating to the open call or exhibition. The licence also includes the right to reproduce the work in a future printed or digital catalogue of the exhibition. Bushy Pony may produce, promote, distribute and sell the catalogue without any additional fee or royalty being payable to the artist. Copyright remains fully with the artist. Any other commercial reproduction of an artwork, including postcards, standalone prints or merchandise, must be agreed separately with the artist, including the applicable revenue share. ## **10\. Acceptance of Terms** Submission of work constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions in full. Any changes, exceptions or alternative arrangements must be agreed in writing with Bushy Pony.