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The Beach Art Center observes requirements which are comparable with those of all major art organizations to benefit artists of all levels. Each entry must be the artist’s original creation and concept. Although artists may be inspired by other artists’ works as published in books, magazines or other resources, exact copies of another artist’s works may not be entered into competitions. The artist is solely responsible for any and all claims that may arise as a result of copyright infringement.
Entry Fees: Entry fees vary.
No more than two entries per show.
Entry Form: One form per piece which constitutes the artist’s agreement with the Beach Art Center related to the originality and sale price of each work. Entry grants the Beach Art Center
permission to photograph and reproduce, for publicity purposes and publication on our web page, any work(s) of art placed on exhibition.
Preparation of Work: Each entry must be the artist’s original creation and concept and completed within 3 years prior to any show.
Dry, signed by the artist.
Gallery wrap must continue around edges with no visible staples.
No giclee reproductions, except for the annual Holiday Show.
Size: No larger than 36” x 40” (152” sum total of all sides), including the frame.
Weight: No more than 8 pounds.
Frames: No larger than 4” wide, in good condition.
Plexiglass: Mandatory for all work larger than 22”x 28” to accommodate weight. No exceptions.
Mats: Any color.
Wires: Taut wire secured with screw eye hooks or d-rings approximately one-third down from the top of frame edge. No saw-tooth hangers.
Sculptural / Pottery / Clay works/3D:
Mandatory Pre-approval.
Send description and dimensions with attached photo to gallery@beachartcenter.org.
Sales: All works must be for sale with a 30% commission paid to Beach Art Center.
No "Not For Sale" (NFS) items permitted.
Artists will be contacted when sales occur.
Artists are responsible for resulting sales tax payments.
Pickup: Artists are expected to leave their work in the exhibit until the date for pick-up. Work
left more than 30 days after the designated pick-up date will be forfeited to the Beach Art Center for disposal. Noncompliance may cause disqualification of the artist from future exhibits.
Responsibility: Submission of any entry into any show constitutes the Artist’s understanding and acceptance of all terms and conditions listed above.
The Beach Art Center is a family friendly environment. The Gallery Committee reserves the right to reject an entry for any reason.
Effective: June 2024
Questions?
Give us a call at 727-596-4331 or email: gallery@beachartcenter.org
Please refer to these requirements for all show entries.
The Beach Art Center observes requirements which are comparable with those of all major art organizations to benefit artists of all levels.
All fees, terms, and requirements are standard for all shows. The BAC reserves the right to publish exceptions at our discretion. Any exceptions will be posted in the applicable Call to Artists.