Entry Fees and Commissions:

• The fee for each entry is $7 for Art Works Gallery members and Art Works studio artists, $10 for non-members.
• September marks the month when gallery memberships renew. If you were a member in 2020-2021, then you will need to renew your membership. Here is a link to renew: Join Gallery
• If you would like to join the gallery, the cost is $36. Then your entries are $7 each. Learn more about being a gallery member.
• We will take a 35% commission on any sales of artwork that is on display in the gallery.

Presentation Requirements

• Artwork must be framed if on paper. We strongly recommend simple black frames. Photography must be framed unless printed on metal or foam-core however we need a means to hang the piece on the wall, so please make sure there is an adequate mechanism in place.
• Artwork must be wired to hang. Wires must not show above the artwork when hung.
• Submit 2 images for review, one of the artwork, and one in the frame (if framed). Please submit a good quality image of the artwork. Size limitation is 1 MB. If you need to compress your image there are many free tools on the internet to make images smaller. Tinypng – https://tinypng.com/ is one.
• If your artwork framing includes a mat, the mat must be clean. White mats are preferred.
• The back of the artwork must be neat. Do not use masking tape or duct tape on the back of the frame.

Accepted Entries

• We will post a list of all accepted entries on our website (see dates listed above). We also send an email to you. Check your SPAM if you don’t see it.
• Any accepted entries can be delivered to the gallery (see dates above). If you can not deliver the artwork on the dates required, please do not submit your artwork.
• Artwork that is accepted and delivered to the gallery will hang in the gallery until the end of the exhibit. See the date above. Any unsold artwork must be picked up by the artist (see dates above).

Out of Town Accepted Entries

• If you do not live in the Richmond area and are unable to deliver your artwork to the gallery, your work will be displayed on the website but will not be for sale as we will not be in possession of the artwork.

The Reception, Videos, and Promotions

• We will host a reception on April 22, 2022 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• We will produce a short video of the award-winning entries.
• We will advertise the exhibit through social media to drive traffic to our website and the exhibit page

A few final things

• Artists can expect a check for any items we sell on the 15th of the month after the date of the sale. (e.g. For an item sold on August 1st we will send you a check on September 15th .)
• The artist by submitting their artwork gives permission to us to display the artwork on our website, Facebook, and other social media and will allow the use of your artwork for promotional purposes for the exhibit.
• Artwork left in the gallery for 90 days, will be donated to a nonprofit organization for their fundraisers.
• Art Works, Inc. takes every precaution to protect and secure the items submitted. Art Works, Inc. does not insure the items against loss, damage, or theft. By submitting your artwork and having it on display in the gallery, you agree to hold Art Works, Inc. harmless and to indemnify Art Works, Inc. against all claims resulting from losses.