Calls for Art SubmissionsEco-Centric
MAC is seeking strong well-crafted work with a philosophy or perspective that places intrinsic value on the natural world and our relationship to nature. We accept all mediums and methods. Work will be exhibited in the gallery and outdoors in the MAC Art Garden. The exhibit is our current iteration of the EcoArts Sculpture Walk.
MAC pro-members may submit up to 8 works for consideration for free. Non- pro members submission fee for 3 pieces is $30 or $25 for Lake County residents. $10 for each additional image. Please email submissions to MiddletownArtCenter@gmail,com. Find out more about joining as a member on our website
Workwill be reviewed and selected by MAC’s curatorial team. Our objective is to curate a high quality cohesive exhibition.You may submit work previously hung at MAC.
ALL submissions areduevia jpg in email by 5/14. Photos of work in progress or sketches for Sculptural work OK.The opening reception will be 6/3, 6-8pm. Selected work must be complete and deliveredto the gallery on 5/30between 1 and 4:30pm or by pre-arranged appointment only. Work from Seeing Red will be picked up at this time as well.Sculptures will be installed 5/31 or 6/1 by arrangement. Photos of finished sculptures must be submitted 5/31. All work must be gallery ready. If 2D, in frame or with painted edgeand hanging wire,
All image files should be jpg’s about 1200 pixels on the longest side so that your work can be included on our website or print PR. MAC will accept legible lower rez files that are well shot for consideration. Remember: a clean photo is great PR for you! MAC offers art documentation workshops and pay-per piece photo services.
We will notify you of work accepted within 5-10 days of submission deadline. Once work is accepted, please also submitan Artist’s Statement and bio- no more than 1 page total in 12 pt Arial font, in WORD or docx format as outlined on page 3.
MAC will receive a 40% commission on all work sold, 30% commission if you volunteer least 10 hours per month (aside from support at exhibition openings you are in).
MAC was created to provide exhibition, teaching, and income opportunities for artists, as well as cultural enrichment and enjoyment for Lake Countyresidents, and visitors. The MAC Team is a group of volunteers contributing time and energy to make MAC a vibrant cultural center and sustainable regional asset. We are grateful for your participation as an artist and as a volunteer.
Please save and rename this file with “your name_ECO” and send to with all attachments in one message, named or numbered as below, or send thumb drive to PO BOX 1616 Middletown, CA 95461
Attach an additional sheet as necessary.
Join us! Be a part of a growing and exciting ARTSscene, here and now! When you become a member of MAC you are supporting the arts as well as local cultural and economic development in Lake County!
Application for Exhibition At Middletown Art Center
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This agreement applies to work accepted for exhibition @MAC
MAC shall sell the consigned works at the retail price mutually agreed upon by both parties and specified in writing in this document.
MAC shall have discretion to vary the agreed retail price by 10% in the case of negotiated or discounted sales events.
MAC will receive a 40% commission on all sales - 60% to artist unless otherwise agreed upon.
Artist shall not exhibit or sell any works consigned to MAC independently from MAC during exhibit period.
If Artist enters into an agreement with another gallery, artists shall notify MAC of restrictions on sales and parameters of agreement, especially with regards to works represented on MAC’s website, or work recently exhibited at MAC.
Artist shall not exhibit work of similar character and quality in the South Lake County region concurrent to exhibition/representation by MAC at a different price. If similar work is exhibited, elsewhere in South Lake, MAC requests that the artist inform MAC.
Honor system: If work was purchased as a result of exhibition at MAC during a period of 6 months following exhibit or representation on MAC’s website or artists files viewed at MAC. Artist will provide MAC 40% of sale (or other commission % based on volunteer time) as determined in initial exhibition if MAC facilitates the sale. If artist facilitates sale, Artist shall
provide 20% to MAC. If artist has a previous relationship with another gallery, this agreement shall not interfere with sales at or from that gallery.
Work sold will remain in the MAC gallery for the duration of the exhibition. This need not apply to functional work, multiples of prints where work may be taken by buyers when sold, or if buyer lives abroad or otherwise requires work immediately.
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The Middletown Art Center will accept payments for sales during the opening and for duration of the exhibition. All sale prices do not include sales tax. Sales tax shall be added to the cost of the work. MAC will remit the taxes to the state, and will pay out the earnings minus sales tax to artists by the 15th of the month following the exhibit’s end.
MAC carries liability and theft/damage insurance for artists work. The Artist indemnifies and holds harmless the Middletown Art Center, its members, employees and trustees from and against, liability, and lawsuits arising out of the use of the Gallery or Middletown Art Center by the Artist and his/her guests or visitors.
We strive for professional quality shows where work is presented in the best possible manner. Unfinished or artwork that has not completely driedor is not presented
appropriately with frame or finished edges WILL NOT be permitted. 2-dimensional work must have aesthetic framing and be wired to be hung - no saw-tooth or other hanging system allowed except with prior approval.The MAC Curatorial Team or a representative thereof, reserves the right to hang, place or omit work as it deems appropriate for the best presentation of the exhibit and gallery space as a whole.
Marketing Materials: Artists shall provide information for marketing purposes according to the dates established in this document. The following information is required and must be presented in a timely manner. MAC reserves the right to exclude the artist from the exhibit if
materials are not submitted in a timely manner. All text files must be submitted in .doc or .docx format. Please export files from Pages on your ipad or MAC as .doc files.
Text typed (in .doc/.docx format only) according to the following format for labels to be printed by MAC. See below
- High resolution image for use in post card/advertising design (1200 pixels on longest side) MAC reserves the right to use and edit images submitted for exhibition with MAC for PR needs.
- Artist Statement and Bio accepted artists shall provide a statement and bio(no more than 500 words that fit one page) as well as a jpg portrait photo to be placed in an exhibition notebook in the gallery to be formatted by MAC. Artists’ pages will be presented in alphabetical order.
Removal of Exhibition: Artists must remove their artwork from the Gallery on the dates and times posted or by appointment. MAC will not be held responsible for any work not picked up in a timely manner.
Please acknowledge your understanding and acceptance of the Exhibition Agreement and Requirements below:
MIDDLETOWN ART CENTER CONSIGNMENT SHEET
Artist Name/signature (Initials OK until work is delivered)
(Artist)(Delivery Date)
(Gallery Representative)
Removal Date ______
(Artist)(Gallery Representative)
Please overwrite text so we can use for lables.
Name files with number + name of work or abridged name of work (EG: 1_Name of Piece.jpg). For each piece please use corresponding number (to image) and provide:
1. Name
Date
Media
Retail Price $xxxx
Dimensions (W x H)
2Name
Date
Media
Retail Price $xxxx
Dimensions (W x H)
3. Name
Date
Media
Retail Price $xxxx
Dimensions (W x H)
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4. Name
Date
Media
Retail Price $xxxx
Dimensions (W x H)
5Name
Date
Media
Retail Price $xxxx
Dimensions (W x H)
6. Name
Date
Media
Dimensions (W x H)
Retail Price $xxxx
Thank you!
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707.809.8118 P.O. BOX 1616 Middletown CA 95461