Entry Requirements

Originality:

• Entries must be the original work of the artist completed in the last 3 yrs. (Sculptures completed in the last 5 years.)

• Only original work will be accepted; no reproductions (prints, giclees) except photography.

• All work should be an original design by the artist.  Class projects, of the artist’s own design, are acceptable.  Copies of someone else’s design are not acceptable.

• Work may be shown only once in an ACM open or member show.

• Work may not be removed from the Artists’ Market to be shown in an exhibit.

Size:

• Maximum size for paintings is 7’ x 7’.

• Any entry weighing over 40 lbs will be accepted at the discretion of the receiving committee.

The artist must be available to assist with placement of the piece the day the show is hung.

Framing:

• You may use glass in framed pieces under 22 x 28 inches.

• We require Plexiglas on all framed work over 22 x 28 inches.

• Unframed canvas need to be museum wrapped with painted edges.

• All photographs are to be framed or printed on museum wrapped canvas.

• All framed pieces should be wired.  Wire should be securely attached to the back of the frame with screw eyes, one third down from the top of the frame.

• Saw tooth hangers, fishing line or chains will not be accepted.

• Name, address, phone number must be written on the back of all art.

• Yellow copy of entry form should be taped to the wire on the back-right side of the artwork.

• Mats, glass and Plexiglas need to be clean and free of scratches.

• Any entry not meeting these requirements will not be accepted.

Fees:

• The entry fees are non-refundable.

Fee Schedule:

• One Piece:

$20 Herrig Center for the Arts Members

$25 non-members

• Two Pieces:

$30 Herrig Center for the Arts Members

$50 non-members

• Three Pieces:

$35 Herrig Center for the Arts Members

$65 non-members

• Diptych:

$25 Herrig Center for the Arts Members

$40 non-members

• Triptych:

$35 Herrig Center for the Arts Members

$60 non-members

•  (Diptych and Triptych must be in matching frames and similar orientation.)

Withdrawal:

• No work accepted for an exhibition may be substituted or withdrawn during the exhibit.

Sales:

• Artwork sold will remain in the galleries until the published pick up date.

• The artist will receive 65% of the sale price.

Pick Up Deadline:

• All work must be picked up on the designated pick up date.

• Any artist who leaves work at the ArtCenter longer than 7 days after the pick up date will be charged $5 per day per piece.

Statement of Responsibility:

• The ArtCenter will do everything possible to protect the work of the artists.  The artists need to understand that the ArtCenter can not be responsible for loss or damage.

• All work will be hung at the discretion of the Exhibition Committee. ACM reserves the right of final presentation.

• The judge will be responsible for choosing art for the exhibit and the award winners.  Artists will be notified by phone or mail if their work is not accepted by the judge.