Open Call for Affordable Art

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ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS: Open to all US artists working in most media. Artists from NY’s Hudson Valley and the NY Metropolitan regions are encouraged to submit art. Entries must be created in a still medium: painting, drawing, photography, digital, prints, fiber art, collage, etc. Works must not be larger than 48″ on any side after framing, nor more than 50 lbs in weight. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Open to US residents only.

EXHIBITION:  Selection of artists will be made by Arbor Gallery owner/curator Kelly Edwards. Acceptance will be determined by adherence to theme, compatibility with other works in the exhibition, salability, and price point. Artists chosen to participate will be featured in a group exhibition that will be held exclusively through Arbor Gallery.

EXHIBITION TERMS: All works in the exhibit must be for sale. Arbor Gallery will retain a 30% commission on all sales. Retail sale price is determined by the artist, consultation with the curator is available.

FEES:  Unless otherwise specified, there is not a fee to submit work. Accepted participating artists will be charged a $25 hanging fee for first accepted work and $15 for each additional accepted work due at time of drop-off of artwork.

DIGITAL SUBMISSION SPECIFICATIONS: Submit up to 3 images below. It is important that submission guidelines are followed and that all jpg files be labeled in the following format: Last name_ First initial_ Title_medium_dimension_year.

Naming files in this way ensure that work is attributed to the correct artist and that all of the information is correct. Submissions not following requested format will be returned and asked to resubmit.

Each digital image must be saved in JPEG format, sized at a resolution no larger than 300 dpi. (If selected for the exhibition, you may be requested to submit a higher resolution image.)

CALENDAR: See individual exhibition details for relevant dates.

DELIVERY OF WORK: If accepted, Arbor Gallery will notify you by the date provided in the Open Call for Art information page. Art is to be delivered Arbor Gallery during the dates and time provided in the Open Call for Art page. All work is to be ready to hang with hanging wire. Arbor Gallery will notify you if and when the art sells and arrangements will be made for delivery/pick up in person or mail within 7 days of closing of the exhibition.

IMAGE USE / COPYRIGHTS:  Artist retains all copyrights to submitted images and represented artwork. Digital images submitted with artist entry are for exhibition selection only and will be deleted after completion of the selection process. If accepted, artist grants Arbor Gallery the rights to use the selected image(s) on promotional materials including print and digital. Arbor Gallery retains no copyrights or usage rights outside of promoting the artists and their work.