MARION ART CENTER

GUIDELINES FOR EXHIBITING ARTISTS 

The Marion Art Center, established in 1957, serves the Southeastern New England area by promoting the visual and performing arts.  There are two galleries available for exhibitions.  The Exhibition Committee meets regularly to review artists’ work and to schedule shows throughout the year.  Exhibitions are scheduled at least six months in advance.

Artists wishing to exhibit should submit digital images on disk or CD, website address, and/or six framed pieces.  Sculpture should be presented exhibition ready.  A price list and a current resume must accompany work submitted for review. Framed works may be picked up the day after the Exhibition Committee meeting. Artists will be notified of the Committee’s decision by mail. 

Responsibilities of the Artist after confirmation: 

                1.Assemble a body of work which has been executed within the last 3 years.   At least 75% of the pieces in the exhibition
                  should  be  for sale.  The work should reflect the style and type that  was accepted. Mats must be white or off-white. 

                2. All work must be framed, ready to hang.  No glass clips.  A bin is available for unframed, shrink-wrapped pieces. 
                    MAC  has  some  sculpture stands.  

                3.  Five weeks prior to opening the artist must send a photo or, preferably, a jpeg image by email for press release and invitation,
                     current resume and a press release (optional).  

                4.  Two days prior to opening, all work must be delivered to MAC with a list of titles and prices.    Work must be picked up
                     within 1 day after the closing date. 

Insurance:     All art on display in the MAC building is  insured during the dates of the exhibition.  Transportation to and from MAC is the
                    responsibility of the artist. 

Invitations:    MAC will send postcards to our membership.  Artists may submit up to 50 names on removable  labels to be included
                    in the bulk mailing. 

Openings:     Usually held on Friday evening or Sunday afternoon.  MAC Hospitality  Committee will  provide  light hors d’oeuvres and beverage. 

Advertising:  MAC will feature gallery exhibitions in the quarterly Newsletter. Press releases are sent to  area newspapers and other media.
                   Invitations are sent to the media and other galleries. 

Commission: MAC charges 30% commission on sales.  Artists receive payment at the end of the  exhibition when work is picked up. 

Installation:  The Exhibition Committee is responsible for installing each show.

Gallery Hours:    Tuesday - Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

                         The gallery is attended at all times during these hours.

rev. 5/28/08