"Exhibition Guidelines" in black Lucy Rose font.

Below are details of exhibition guidelines, sales, entry requirements, presentation, liability, pick up and more. Please familiarize yourself with our policies and procedures. We are flexible, please communicate your needs with our staff.

Eligibility

  • Each exhibition specifies whether an exhibition is open to state or US residents, along with ages.

Entries and Submission

  • Entry fees exhibitions vary and are nonrefundable for all exhibitions.

  • Fees and size requirements are announced with each “art call” and stated in each show prospectus.

  • Each show will specify how entries, applications and submissions are accepted.

  • Online entries/images must be in JPEG files less than 5MB in size. pixel dimension between 1600 and 3000 pixels.

  • Images of accepted works may be used at the organizations sole discretion for promotional purposes including but not limited to the invitation, catalog, website, or on a subsequent year’s prospectus. Image will include attribution whenever possible.

Sales

  • All work entered into any exhibition should include a for sale, or not for sale price. Solo exhibitions will allow a POR for Price On Request. Some exhibits do not allow a price on request.

  • TAC processes all sales, and payment from sold work will be mailed to the artist at the close of the exhibition.

  • TAC will retain 20% from all sales of members work. Artist must be a member at time of sale to qualify. 40% for non members.

  • We are required to collect state sales tax on all art sold in our gallery.

  • Buyers will be asked if the work may be retained until the exhibit ends. If the buyer disagrees, TAC will let the work go, and the artist will be informed.

Art Work for exhibitions

  • For all art shows, art created within the past three years may be entered, unless otherwise specified for a particular exhibit.

  • Works in a juried show may be exhibited in our gallery only once.

  • Completed works may not exceed 72 inches in any one direction, including the frame. Sizes specific to an exhibition are shown in the entry application.

  • Work must be original in concept and design and created by the artist. No commercially produced or reproduced artwork will be accepted.

  • Photographic prints not made directly by the artist, shall have been analog or digitally processed by the artist and shall be in control of any adjustments such as cropping, color balance, contrast, etc., through to the final printing.

  • No works produced in multiple quantities are accepted, unless produced from the original means by the artist’s hand and doesn’t exist in another medium. Editions must be signed and numbered.

DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, AND PRESENTATION

Delivery

  • All work delivered to the gallery must have the following information affixed to the non-viewing side of artwork:

    • Artist Name

    • Address, phone number, and email (business cards are great!)

    • Title of the work, medium and price. Be specific with medium descriptions

    • Name of the show the work is in if possible

  • Work must arrive on scheduled dates specified.

  • Paintings must be dry.

  • Measure to ensure work meets size limitations before delivery, include outer edges of frames. Work not in compliance will not be exhibited. No exceptions.

  • All shipped work must include a bar-coded return shipping label. Do not send by United States Postal Service (USPS). We prefer UPS but accept FedEx. No shipping peanuts allowed.

  • If you have specific packing/repacking instructions, please include them in the shipping box.

  • Tips on shipping can be found online through a search.

Installation of Artwork

Juried Exhibitions: Placement of works is the responsibility of the Exhibitions Committee and its chosen jurors. Drop off in the gallery and we do the rest! Memberships benefit the artists but are not required for juried exhibitions.

Solo and private group Exhibitions: Artists are encouraged to install their exhibition independently. Schools and students help install as part of a professional development process. The Gallery has final say on presentation. Solo and group exhibitions require an artist membership.

Presentation Guidelines: We strive to provide a professional exhibition space and asks artists to present their artwork professionally. The work must conform to the following standards unless otherwise stated for a particular exhibition. Artwork will not be installed if improperly presented or misrepresented.

  • Two-dimensional work must be suitably framed (clip frames not allowed) and under glass or Plexiglas when appropriate (Plexiglas must be on work over 24”x30”). Glass is acceptable, but the final weight of the art piece is considered. Glass increases that weight.

  • Stretched canvas does not require a frame, but does require clean, finished, well cut edges. no tape.

  • All prints, including photographic prints must be signed and numbered.

  • All work must be equipped for safe installation; gallery personnel will determine safety.

  • Works considered as being too fragile for handling by gallery personnel will not be accepted.

  • All 2D art work must be equipped with a secure wire hanging system. We do not supply framing, hardware, or wire

  • Coordination with the Gallery is required for installation work.

    • Artwork or display materials can NOT be directly affixed to the wall. TAC uses a walker hanging system. This includes tags that label works. At no time can anything be mounted on the gallery walls.

    • Works requiring electrical outlets or other special considerations should consult with the gallery prior to application.

    • The Gallery has limited numbers of display materials for 3-D work; please discuss with the gallery prior to application.

  • The artist is responsible for special security of artwork, such as jewelry. Jewelry should arrive ready to display in a shadow box that can be displayed on a pedestal, or hung from a wall if necessary. This ensures the safety of jewelry.

  • When two or three-dimensional work is unusually heavy or difficult to handle, timely assistance may be required of the artist. Prior notice is required for any three-dimensional works exceeding 50 pounds, and two-dimensional work exceeding 20 pounds to ensure gallery floor or wall can bear weight load. Three-dimensional work must fit through a standard single door.

  • At NO time can any type of tape be used to hang tags, or display art. It ruins our walls. You will be charged the cost of repairs to fix damage.

Pickup and Storage

  • When the exhibit ends, dates and times are provided for pick up for every exhibition.

  • You must pick up your work within the specified time frame, or by appointment. We will always work with artists for an early drop off or a late pick up.

  • Late Pick up: Unless previous arrangements have been made, work placed in storage after announced pickup dates will be subject to a fine of $10.00 per piece, per week. There are no exceptions. Work abandoned will remain in the storage of the Arts Center.

Liability

All work will be handled with all possible care, but pieces submitted for exhibition are at the artist’s risk. In the event of damage/theft, the TAC will not be held liable. If insurance is desired, the artist must carry it. The Arts Center has a secured facility with an alarm monitoring system and the utmost full care is given to every art piece. The gallery is monitored by gallery docents. If TAC damages work at our fault, we will pay for repairs. TAC does carry insurance.