CalvART Guidelines & FAQ
The CalvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council. As a portion of its mission, the Arts Council provides the gallery as a place where local artists may display and sell their art.
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The daily management of the CalvART Gallery is under the direction and coordination of the Executive Director and the Gallery Administrator.
Local, tri-county, artists (Calvert, St. Mary’s, Charles) are invited to apply to join. Artists pay an annual membership fee of $75 per year.
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To Apply. Please bring in a minimum of five (5) pieces to the gallery during business hours. Please leave your name, and at least one way to contact you (phone/email). The jury process is slated for a 2-3 week time period. We will contact you when the jury process has concluded and pieces are ready to be discussed.
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In general, all media forms are accepted: including traditional art, glass, metal, sculpture, canvas, photography, jewelry, textiles, paper, mixed media, pottery, digital art, and written word. The artist is not restricted to one form of media, nor do they have to jury for additional mediums once accepted as a juried artist.
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Once an artist is accepted, they will be provided a one-year contract to sign with payment of the $75 membership fee.
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Commission on sales of artwork are paid 70/30 – 70 percent to the artist according to the terms of the application. Payment of commission on sold artwork will be mailed no later than 30 days from the end of the month of sale.
Gallery Submission Guidelines
CalvART Gallery Show Guidelines
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All CalvART Gallery Shows are open to all artists: both current CalvART member artists and nonmember artists. In general, all media forms are accepted: including traditional art, glass, metal, sculpture, canvas, photography, jewelry, textiles, paper, mixed media, pottery, digital art, and written word.
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CalvART operates on an open calendar show schedule. If you have an idea for a show, whether a solo show or a collective of artists, please contact us with your idea.
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The Arts Council is responsible for all costs associated with marketing its gallery shows. We will create graphics for shows for promotional use online; artists are encouraged to share social media postings and marketing materials with their followers.
The Artist may schedule one or more reception dates during the show subject to availability. The Arts Council will coordinate with the artist for scheduling and marketing. We will facilitate public receptions at Arts Council cost and coordinate with the Artist. Chosen artists will be notified with delivery and pickup dates for artwork.
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Questions? Reach out to the Gallery Administrator at gallery@calvertarts.org or call during gallery hours 410-257-7005.