How to exhibit at a Concept Show
Our gallery hosts themed concept shows where artists can showcase their work around a specific idea. These shows are juried, meaning only the best pieces that fit the theme are selected. If you're interested in participating, we encourage you to apply for shows that match your style or inspire you to create something new. Before applying, make sure to read the show description carefully and ensure your work relates to the theme. This will increase your chances of being selected and help the show stay focused on its theme.
Responsibilities
Dropping Off and Picking Up Artwork
Drop-Off: Please bring your artwork to the gallery on the Sunday before the show opens, at 1:00 PM.
Pick-Up: Unsold artwork must be picked up on the Sunday after the show's closing, at 11:00 AM. If you're unable to pick up your work at this time, please make arrangements for someone else to do so, as we have limited storage space.
Framing Art
Artists are responsible for ensuring their artwork is ready for hanging. Please follow the provided hanging guidelines. There is a $10 participation fee, $20 for multiple pieces.
Promotion
Artists are encouraged to assist in promoting the show on social media. The gallery will provide a post for you to share. If you don't use social media, please spread the word by other means.
While not required, it’s recommended that you be listed in the Artist Directory before the show.
Show Policy
In order to exhibit in a juried show, you must be a member in good standing with the Pearl Ellis Gallery of Fine Arts Society.
Artists may submit work of any size.
Multiple pieces in a series will be accepted if space permits.
Very large pieces will be accepted if space permits.
The art works exhibited in any Pearl show must not have been previously shown in the Pearl Ellis Gallery or at any of its satellite venues.
The art works must be original, based on the artists’ own imagination. images or imagination. If a photo reference is used it must be the artist's own, or used with permission.
The artist must follow Pearl guidelines for displaying and hanging art works, see below.
Art work must be for sale and the artist agrees to a gallery commission of 20%.
The artist agrees to a $10 participation fee, $20 for multiple pieces.
The artist agrees to leave all art works for the duration of the show except those pieces sold to out-of-town patrons.
By signing the consignment sheet, the artist agrees to:
not hold the Pearl Ellis Gallery of Fine Arts Society or any of their members, staff, or volunteers liable for any damage, loss or injury to person, persons or property sustained by reason of any accident or incident occurring in or about the Pearl Ellis Gallery of Fine Arts Society
waive the right to any claim for any loss or damage to the work listed on the consignment form.
any and all insurance coverage on exhibited work is the responsibility of the artist.
allow the Pearl Ellis Gallery to use submitted photos for advertising purposes.