On-going
Fees: Starting at $100
Please send your proposals for exhibits of visual art! We are looking for artists from 18 years and up, typically with a significant body of work and recognized with various awards both locally and nationally. Artists who are working as visual artists are encouraged to apply for upcoming exhibitions. You could share with a colleague to create a complementary vision - or it could even be a group of artists who exhibit together? All disciplines will be considered. Fine art paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, drawings, printing, graphic design, new media, installation art, and fiber arts can be displayed in exhibits.
Eligibility
Proposals for month-long exhibits of fine art are requested from artists 18 years or older, typically with a large body of work and recognized with various awards both locally and nationally. Artists who are actively working as visual artists are encouraged to apply for upcoming exhibits.
Fine art paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, drawings, printing, graphic design, new media, installation art, and fiber arts can be displayed in exhibits. Artists are expected to give a gallery talk during an opening reception and promote the exhibit among their patrons. Arts Herndon produces the exhibit, provides marketing support and installation services, and handles sales.
Artists can submit a proposal for a solo show or small group show including works of up to 4 artists. The Visual Arts Programming Committee encourages collaboration among painters, sculptors, and 3D artists.
The artwork exhibited must be original.
New artwork is preferred. Permission must be requested to show artwork previously exhibited at Arts Herndon.
No copyrighted source material is permitted.
No work that is sexually explicit or graphically violent.
Sculptors must supply pedestals.
Sculptures will be placed near a wall and the leading edge of the sculpture/pedestal must be no more than two feet from the wall.
Arts Herndon can refuse to accept artwork it deems unacceptable or that fails to resemble the images submitted.
Exhibition
For one month, approximately 40 pieces of art are needed for an exhibit, depending upon sizes. The art exhibited should be offered for sale to the public.
Proposal Process
There are two parts to the process – Proposal for show and if accepted, submission of art.
Step 1: Artists Proposals
Please send, either by mail – or email, a proposal for your Art Show along with the following:
Type of work (i.e., “oil paintings on canvas”)
Exhibit description
Artist statement
Resume
Recent and upcoming shows
Awards
Association memberships
Website
List of images, and up to five(5) photos of the work under consideration
Selection Process and Notification: Review of materials is done by the VAPC throughout the year. Artists will be notified via email if a suitable opportunity arises. Annual programming is developed over a year in advance with an agenda for range and balance, so artists typically wait for a period of time before being contacted. Please do not contact the gallery regarding your submission status.
Step 2. Submission of Art (on acceptance of proposal only)
The second part of the process is to email the images registered to info@artspaceherndon.com with the subject line: Proposal for Art
All images must be sent via email.
Do not send a CD or photographs.
Submit five pieces of art for consideration by emailing a jpeg (300 dpi) file for each piece.
Send only one image per work.
Jpeg files cannot exceed 5 MB. Label each file with artist name, title of the work, medium, framed size, date completed: Example: doe_jane_portraitofsusan_oil_20x30_2014.
The subject line of the email must be the title of the proposed exhibit.
For Exhibitors
The following information is for artists who are chosen to exhibit.
Framing: Artwork and photographs to be hung must be suitably framed and wired for hanging. Wire should be mounted about 1/3 of the way down from the top edge of the artwork and tight across the back of the frame. Clips and saw-tooth hangers are not acceptable. Works on paper must be matted, framed, and glazed.
Artwork exceeding 72” in any direction and weighing more than 40 pounds framed needs individual approval by staff. Matting is required for photographs and double-glass float-frames are not permitted. Gallery-wrap is permitted as long as the staples are on the back and the edges are finished.
Artwork Delivery: Artists are responsible for delivery and pickup of artwork at a time agreed to with an Arts Herndon representative. Artwork left over 30 days becomes the property of Arts Herndon.
Shipping: Out-of-town artists may make special arrangements with Arts Herndon to ship artwork less than 36” in any direction and weighing less than 20 pounds. A separate packing/repacking fee applies. Contact the gallery in advance of shipping by phone (703) 956-6590 or email info@artspaceherndon.com.
Sales and Commission: A majority of the works featured in the exhibit must be available for sale at a price of the artist’s choosing. Arts Herndon will retain a commission of 25% for any artwork sold during the show. Arts Herndon collects and pays sales tax. Exhibiting artists are asked to complete IRS W-9 form.
Rights: Artists grant ArtSpace Gallery, and Arts Herndon the right to photograph and use images of artwork featured in the exhibit for educational and promotional purposes.
Liability: Artwork displayed in ArtSpace Gallery is exhibited at the artist’s own risk. Artists should insure their artwork. ArtSpace Gallery and Arts Herndon employees and volunteers are not liable for theft or damage to artwork in transit, on display, or otherwise.
Agreement: By submitting a proposal to exhibit, artists agree to abide by all Arts Herndon policies. Artists also agree to hold ArtSpace Gallery and Arts Herndon and their employees and volunteers harmless. Failure to comply constitutes withdrawal of the exhibit proposal.
Questions? Contact Joanna Ormesher President & CEO 703-956-6590 jormesher@artsherndon.com