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Questions about the Gallery Exhibits...

• How do I get my work displayed in the Gallery?
   
• What are the Categories for the Gallery Exhibit?
   
• How do I price my work displayed in the Gallery?
   
• What are the Fees and other responsibilities for the Gallery Exhibit?
   

Questions about the Spring and Summer Art Festivals, coming soon!!

• The gallery has three exhibits each year. See the Events page for the dates, themes and intake information.
• Preparation: You are responsible for preparing your work for the exhibit. All work must be offered for sale. All artwork must be ready for sale -- frames, mats, glass or acrylic (when used), wrappings, wires, must be free of scratches, neat and clean.
• You or someone designated by you must present the work on the intake day. Because of space limitation and liability, artwork cannot be dropped off prior to the intake day.
• Jury fees and additional responsibilities are listed below.
• The intake day is usually on a Monday from 9 am to Noon
• Your art work can be in several categories (Please note: these requirements are subject to change - check the intake form for any changes):
• On the following day (usually a Tuesday) between 9 am and noon - the accepted work is priced and the unaccepted work is picked up.
• Artists' reception is usually on the 4th Friday of the month following the intake day.

• Category 1: Framed/Original: Paintings and photographs. (Limited to 3 items - a maximum of 2 will be accepted). No wet paintings. Frames must be in good condition and appropriate for the arts work. Picture wire must be securely attached and strong enough to hold the work when hung. Other types of hanging hardware are discouraged. Mats must be free of dirt, dust and other foreign material.
  Category 2: Framed limited edition prints, giclees & unframed originals and prints: matted, shrink-wrapped or contained in plastic envelopes (limit 6). Identify all entries with artists and title on the front of each piece.
  Category 3: Three Dimensional Art (limit 6). Identify all entries with artists and title attached to each piece. Work submitted must be free standing or attached to a base that will allow it to stand with stability. If work is too large to bring in the day of jurying, photos will be accepted.  If the work requires special installation on floor, ceiling or wall, contact the Gallery to determine if can be physically accommodated before jury submission.
  Category 4: Craft (limit 10). All media will be considered. Work submitted must be original and of good quality. Additional items of similar quality and design my be requested at any time depending on availability of display space.
  Category 4N: Greeting Cards (limit 11). Matted, shrink-wrapped or contained in plastic envelopes. Identify all entries with artist and title on front of each piece.
  Category 5: Jewelry (limit 10)
• On the following day (usually a Tuesday) between 9 am and noon - the accepted work is priced and the unaccepted work is picked up.

• The gallery prices on all artwork includes sales tax, the 60% artist's commission and 40% gallery commission.
• Need help to figure the price for your work? Print the attached commissions and tax file.

• The jury fee is $12.00 for Mountain Artists Guild Members, $20.00 for non-members. This jury fee is for all entries on your intake form, not for each entry.
• A member must volunteer for 4 days of gallery sitting (about 4 hours each day), or pay $45.00 non-sitter fee.
• Non-members must volunteer for 4 days of gallery sitting (about 4 hours each day), or pay $60.00 non-sitter fee.
• Usually at the end of the exhibit there is a 20% OFF sale. If you are not participating, you are responsible for removing your work one or two days before the sale.
• At the end of the exhibit you must arrange to have your work picked up the following week. If you cannot pick up your work personally please designate someone.