ARTWORKS GALLERY PROCEDURES

Updated July 24, 2007

EXHIBIT PROCEDURES

All members are encouraged to display their art in the various scheduled exhibits throughout the year.

Any two-dimensional work submitted to the gallery for an exhibit that does not have appropriate wire for display will be rejected. This is in the interest of protecting the work. Work improperly hung is much more likely to be at risk of being damaged. Saw tooth hangers will not be allowed.

When entering TWO-DIMENSIONAL work into exhibit, attach the exhibit form on the front of the picture frame with a small piece of tape where it can be removed easily. This will be temporary and used to match up the title cards with the work on display. Use a WHITE sticker for price info on the back. This will remain there for the length of the exhibit in case questions should arise about which item it is, artist number, and price. Place the letter “E” (to designate it as an exhibit item) in front of the item number.

When entering THREE-DIMENSIONAL work into exhibit, attach or place the exhibit form on the item where it can be seen by the hanging committee and where it can be removed easily. This will be temporary and used to match up the title cards with the work on display. Use a WHITE sticker of price info on the bottom or other appropriate area of your piece where it will remain throughout the length of the exhibit to be used for reference if questions should arise about price, your artist number or item number. Be sure to place the letter “E” (meaning exhibit item) in front of the item number.

An exhibit fee of $3.00 per exhibit (not per item) will be charged to help defray costs. This applies to exhibits only.

When dropping off work in the gallery for display in an EXHIBIT, fill out an inventory sheet, have it signed by the gallery worker, pay your $3 exhibit fee, and take your items to the drop off area.

All works for sale in an exhibit must be offered at the price on the entry form . Prices should include the appropriate Artworks commission for members. There is a 30% commission fee on sales by non-members who have paid their $35 jury fee (This fee applies to one exhibit only.).

Each member artist submitting two-dimensional work to any exhibit will be allowed up to 3 framed pieces per show. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Gallery Director.

GIFT SHOP PROCEDURES

Working in the Gallery- The gallery is staffed by volunteers and Artworks artists. All contributing artists are encouraged to work in the gallery. Once signed up to work, if an artist finds he/she can't be available for that date and time, it is the artist's responsibility to find a substitute. A call list is available at the Artworks register counter. Other arrangements for one's work requirement may be made with the Gallery Director.

Log work hours in the Inventory Book in order for the proper commission to be applied to sales.

The commission on any retail sales of working members will be split according to the commission structure (See Commissions & Fees below.).

Each member artist submitting two-dimensional work to the gift shop will be allowed up to 5 framed pieces.

Each member artist submitting jewelry for sale in the gift shop will be allowed up to 150 items.

Items in all mediums will be subject to limitation when space in the gift shop is limited.

Any two-dimensional work submitted to the gallery for the Gift Shop that does not have appropriate wire for display will be rejected. This is in the interest of protecting the work. Work improperly hung is much more likely to be at risk of being damaged. Saw tooth hangers will not be allowed.

Jewelers who have metal findings or beads on their pieces are encouraged to list information of the components used in the inventory book, not on the tag.

When dropping off work to the gallery for display in the Gift Shop , fill out an inventory sheet, have it signed by the gallery worker, and take display items to the drop off area. Artworks will display gift items. Do not rearrange merchandise without permission from the Gallery Director.

Artworks will provide the labels for pricing. Artworks price tags are removable and include white round stickers suitable for most items and small jewelry tags.

Artworks has a standardized system of identification for price labels. The top number is the artist number. The middle number is the price. The bottom number is the item number. No number (#) signs should be used; only dollar ($) signs will be allowed.

No personal business cards or other promotional materials will be allowed on display in the gallery.

Information regarding materials and processes used in any mediums will be allowed and encouraged.

Artworks provides gift-wrapping services for customers. When an artist's items do not fit conventional packaging, it is that member's responsibility to provide what's needed.

Artists will be notified of changes to procedures &/or policies in the following manner:

1. Changes will be posted in the gallery.

2. Changes will be posted on the web site.

3. Changes will be sent out to artists via email.

PAY DATES

Artists’ Pay- Artists are paid for sales on consignment every thirty days.

COMMISSIONS AND FEES

Note, currently 8 hours per month are the required number of hours for a gallery artist to be considered a working member.

Artworks retains a 20% commission on working member's sales.

Artworks retains a 40% commission on non-working member's sales.

Artworks retains a 30% commission on non-members sales who have paid the $35.00 EXHIBIT fee. This fee applies to one exhibit only.