Requirements for Exhibiting Artists
- Originality: Entries must be the original work of the artist and have been completed
within the last three years, with the exception of sculpture which must have been completed
within the past five years. Copies of paintings, other works of art or published photographs
will not be accepted. All prints, lithographs, serigraphs, etchings, wood or
linoleum blocks, etc., must be hand pulled and signed by the artist. Reproductions will not be
accepted for exhibition. If plagiarism is discovered in art work submitted for an exhibition,
the artist’s work will be removed from the show. If prize money is involved, the funds will be
returned to ArtCenter Manatee. A strong letter of condemnation will be sent to the artist from
the Board informing the artist that he/she is barred from entering any ArtCenter exhibitions for
one year.
- Work done under instruction or with the help of a critique in a classroom situation will not
be accepted. The only exception is for a student show. Work previously shown at the ArtCenter
will not be accepted a second time, with the exception of use in the Instructor’s Exhibition,
Workshop Exhibition or Invitational Exhibition. Work shown in the Artists’ Market is not
eligible for exhibition in the main galleries.
- Prizes: Prize winners must be present at the awards ceremony to receive the award unless
they receive approval by the Executive Director to make alternative arrangements.
- Size: Maximum size for paintings is 6’x 6’. Any entry weighing over 40 lbs must be handled
by the exhibitor and prior arrangements for its placement made with the gallery presentation
chairman.
- Framing: All pictures with frames under 22”x 28” may use glass. Pictures over this size
must use Plexiglas. All pictures must be stoutly wired. Wire should be no lower than 6” from
the top of the frame and must go straight across. Do not leave excess wire and taper the ends
of rough wire. Screw eyes should be placed no lower than 6” from the top of the frame on each
side of the work. Sawtooth hangers are not acceptable. If the hangers are adjustable, they
must be adjusted to the correct height before the work is submitted. Adjustable clips with two
sheets of glass or Plexiglas are not acceptable in place of a frame. Frames must be in good
condition. Mats should be clean and well cut and the frame, glass or Plexiglas, should be clean.
Any entry not meeting these specifications will not be juried.
- Withdrawal: No work accepted for an exhibition may be substituted, nor will any be permitted
to be withdrawn during an exhibition, except in extenuating circumstances, and then only with the
approval of the ArtCenter director.
- Statement of Responsibility: All entries are left at the owner’s risk. Although precautions
are taken, ArtCenter Manatee is not responsible for damage or theft. Submission of work to any
exhibition constitutes agreement on the part of the artist to provisions here set forth.
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