Exhibiting
guidelines
General
Information
artCentral
has two primary onsite exhibit areas
at 1110 East 13th Street
and an off-site venue at THE
ATRIUM GALLERY in The Sirloin Stockade
on Central Ave.
in Carthage, Mo. Onsite shows
are displayed for 3–4 weeks; the
offsite venue is changed quarterly.
By special arrangement, appropriate
work may be displayed outdoors.
The
"Main Gallery" occupies the
first floor display areas. The "Members
Gallery" on the second floor, may
only display work by Members of artCentral.
Both galleries are outfitted with track
lighting.
Depending
on size, the Main Gallery can
require 15–25 pieces,
the
Members Gallery, 10–15;
and The
Sirloin Stockade,
10–12.
Eligible
Work
1.
All artwork placed on exhibit must be
original and created solely by the exhibiting
artist, preferably within the last three
years. Inclusion of print reproductions
requires approval of the Director.
2.
No work may be exhibitited in the Main
Gallery if exhibited previously in an
artCentral show. However, work shown
in the Member's Gallery may be exhibitied
in the Main Gallery.
3.
Artwork may be exhibited only once at
satellite venues.
Selection
Guidelines
4.
To schedule an exhibition, artists (individulas
or groups) will provide samples of recent
artworks to the Director for consideration
and approval. The Director or the artCentral
Board of Directors reserve the right
to refuse any work deemed inappropriate
for any reason.
5.
Artists with an inadequate amount of
artwork to fill the exhibit space are
encouraged to explore the possibility
of showing with other artists, who also
will be subject to these Guidelines
and Agreement. Artists unable to fulfill
their exhibit commitment will be rescheduled.
Installation
Guidelines
6.
The Director is responsible for the
final selection and installation of
artwork for exhibition in the Main Gallery.
Artwork not included for exhibition
is to be removed prior to the opening
reception.
7.
Artists may do their own exhibit installation
in the Member's Gallery, if arranged
with the Director.
8.
Artists are to adhere to delivery and
removal schedules. No work received
after deadline will be hung; and no
work will be added, exchanged, or removed
from an exhibition unless approved by
the Director.
9.
All 2D artwork under glass must be framed
fro exhibition and securely wired for
hanging. Artwork with sawtooth hangers,
"glass & clips" or "Uniframes"
will not be hung.
10.
Artwork on canvas is to be framed, unless
frameless, wraparound canvases with
the edges painted are used.
All artwork on canvas is to be securely
wired for hanging.
11.
3D artwork shall be of manageable weight
and size for the staff of artCentral
and will be displayed on artCentral
pedestals, unless arranged otherwise
with the Director.
12.
Nothing may be suspended from the ceiling.
Suspended art must be hung from its
own stand provided by the artist.
OUTDOOR
GUIDELINES
Artists are responsible
for installation as coordinated with
the Director. Artwork must be secured
and stabilized and meet safety concerns.
All applicable indoor guidelines apply
to art installed outdoors.
Financial
Arrangements
13.
Artwork is to be for sale (Exception:
The Annual Membership Show) unless approved
by the Director.
14.
When delivering artwork to artCentral,
the artist will provide a list of titles
with dates, sizes (framed), and retail
prices. Artwork is to be correspondingly
labeled.
15.
artCentral retains a 25% commission
on all artwork sold in any of its galleries
or other exhibits. Payment for sales
will be made to the artist within 30
days after the close of the exhibit.
16.
For shows in the Main and Members galleries,
artCentral provides the opeing reception,
and the printing, mailing, and postage
of invitations to its mailing list.
artisits can receive up to 50 free invitations
for their own use.
17.
The artist will be charged a storage
fee of $5 per day for any unsold artwork
left over 30 days following the close
of the exhibit. After 120 days, artwork
becomes the possession of artCentral
and may be disposed of at its discretion.
18.
As part of this agreement, the artist
authorizes artCentral to reproduce the
artist's images, regardless of copyright,
for publicity purposes. |
