59th Annual Art in the Redwoods
In-person Exhibit Special Instructions
SIZE AND WEIGHT
- Single wall hung entry maximum of 60″ wide
- Second wall hung entry maximum of 48″ wide or less
- Third wall hung entry maximum of 48″ wide or less
- Diptych and Triptych entries maximum of 60″ wide
- Diptych and Triptych entries are one entry each and cannot be sold as individual pieces
- 70 lb. weight limit for each entry
- Any entry may be refused if it:
- is exceptionally fragile
- space is not available
- does not adhere to these Exhibition Rules
See Exceptions and Special Circumstances for Glass entries and additional Weight information.
PREPARING ENTRIES
- Ensure paintings are thoroughly dry
- Picture Frames:
- Must be strong and will be tested for sturdiness
- Avoid plastic or clip frames
- Use strong metal picture wire minimum of 2″ affixed so that wire or hanger will not show when hung (saw tooth hangers discouraged)
- Jewelry and small sculptures should be in display cases or shadow box frames for protection
- Fabric entries must have handing tabs/sleeves with rod/dowel labeled with artist’s name
ARTIST/ENTRY INFORMATION
- Exhibit Artist Binder will be available for one sheet per entry (description, artist statement, artist bio, etc.)
- No supplementary materials allowed next to or around entries (labels, books, promotional materials etc.)
EXCEPTIONS AND SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Weight & Glass Information & Exception
- Entries within the weight limit – artists are requested to assist in handling large 3-dimensional artwork or furnish display stands if artwork requires
- Entries exceeding weight limit – artists are required to participate in placement, Special intake required**
- Glass entries proposed to be suspended, are fragile or complex – Artists are required to participate in entry placement, Special intake required**
Outdoor Entries Information
- Must be non-permanent and removable
- Must remain outdoors for the duration of the exhibit
- Must be installed by Saturday, August 8, Special intake required**
ARTWORK DELIVERY **
- Deliver artwork, 12 – 4pm, Sunday August 9, to Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, California
- Deliver in person at the above designated time
- Shipped or mailed entries are not accepted. No exceptions!
- Special intake on Saturday, August 8 must be scheduled in advance by August 1 ‐ call 707-884-1138 to schedule an appointment (see EXCEPTIONS AND SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES)
- Removable labels will be produced and attached by Gualala Arts to the back of each entry upon take‐in
- On take‐in day you will be provided with an Artist receipt for claiming unsold artwork at exhibit close
- One Art in the Redwoods exhibit admission ticket per entry
POST SHOW PICK-UP
- Unsold artwork must stay up for entire exhibit
- Buyers will be requested to leave purchases through Saturday August 15 or as long as possible but may take items upon purchase
- Artist must claim unsold artwork Monday, August 31, 12 ‐ 4 pm or Tuesday September 1, 10 am ‐ 4 pm
Artist receipt or Sales receipt will be used for ownership or proof of purchase at pick-up
- Artwork must be signed out
- Gualala Arts is not responsible for the art left after 4 pm, September 1
- $5 daily storage fee assessed to artist for unclaimed artwork after September 1
RESPONSIBILITY
Gualala Arts, Inc. is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage of artworks entered in the exhibit at any time in the exhibit process
- Artist is solely responsible for their work
- Artist should insure their work if they deem necessary
- Gualala Arts will not ship purchases
- Should potential buyer require shipment Gualala Arts will contact Artist
- When Artist confirms their agreement/responsibility to package and ship Gualala Arts will complete the sales transaction
- Submission of an entry implies acceptance of all conditions stated in this document
GUALALA ARTS RESERVES THE RIGHT
- To change category classification of any entry.
- To its sole discretion to refuse to display any artwork.
- Gualala Arts Hanging Committee has complete discretion placing or positioning entries.
- Artists may not request location of their work