2. Artwork. The Gallery aims to maintain a diverse representation of local artists. All media of original art will be considered: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, fiber etc. Artists can exhibit a maximum of 4 pieces of work to occupy display space equivalent to four 24"x24" paintings. All art must be for sale and remain on display for the duration of the exhibition. Artwork that violates copyright laws or that has been created using AI will not be considered.

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3. Eligibility. Artists must be at least 18 years old and reside or create their artwork in Maryland, DC, or Virginia and must have reliable means of transportation to get to the gallery space. 

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4. Warranty. The Artist warrants that their artwork is original, that they created it and possess an unencumbered title to the artwork and that their descriptions of the artwork are true and accurate. 

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5. Duration of Consignment. The term of consignment for the art is from June 26 through August 16, 2026.

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6. Business Hours. The gallery is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for at least six hours each day. Business hours may vary depending on the number and availability of volunteers.

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7. Gallery Fee. The participation fee is $90 and is due before or at the time of artwork drop-off. Artists who gallery sit for 3, 3-hour shifts will have 50% of their fee refunded. 

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​8. Artist Responsibilities. The gallery relies upon artist volunteers in order to operate. Artists are expected to help operate the gallery for at least 9 hours (3, 3-hour shifts). The gallery needs one volunteer to manage sales transactions at the check-out counter and a second volunteer at the side table to help watch over the merchandise and greet and assist customers, as needed. Artists must sign up for their volunteer hours prior to or at the time of art drop-off. Artists who do not meet their obligations to gallery sit may not be invited to apply to future exhibitions. ​
 

9. Artist Benefits. 

• 10% off all gallery purchases of items priced at $50 or more

• Use of the gallery space for art making during volunteer shifts

• Artists and their artwork are featured in WAP's online gallery and social media 

• Priority for participation in pop-up sale events, leading art workshops, etc. 

 

10. Pricing, Commission and Terms of Payment. The Gallery will sell Artwork only at the Retail Price specified by the Artist. The Gallery’s commission on the Artist’s sales revenue is 10%. Fees charged by Square for credit card purchases will be deducted from the sales revenue before the gallery commission is calculated. Payment to the Artist shall be made within 2 weeks after the close of the exhibition. 

 

11. Display Policy. The Gallery aims to maintain a diverse representation of local artists. Depending on the number of artists in the show and the size of their paintings, the number of paintings per artist may vary. The Gallery maintains sole authority over the display, placement, lighting and labeling of the artwork under consignment. The Gallery reserves the right to select artwork based on size, medium, and content.

• Artwork for hanging (framed and unframed) must be wired using eye hooks or d-rings screwed directly into a sturdy frame and with wire that is a sufficient gauge to hold the weight of the artwork. Wire should not be brittle or visible when the painting is hung on the wall. No sawtooth hangers, glue, tape or other types of fastening wire will be accepted. 

• Unframed art, such as a canvas, must be dry and have finished edges in the medium used to create the work. Artwork that is not ready for hanging may not be accepted. 

• Artwork must be labeled inside the back with the artist's name and title of the artwork. We ask that you also affix a temporary label to the front for drop off and curation purposes. The Gallery will produce uniform labels for all art on display. Any temporary label will be discarded. The Gallery has a limited amount of counter/shelf space for three dimensional work that will be allocated by the curator as equitably as possible. 

• Artists selling prints shall provide a standard print rack (20x24x36, black with steel frame.) or share racks with others. All prints must be matted or have a backing. Prints and cards must be protected by a plastic sleeve. 

• The artist must label all prints and cards individually with its price, title and artist's name (as given for labels) affixed to the back. The label should note whether the item is an original or reproduction. The Gallery also has a limited number of card racks that can be used for card display.

• Artists may sell "gift shop" style merchandise (original or designed by them) such as cards, tote bags, decorative items, stickers, zines/comics, wearable items, etc. All gift shop items must be individually tagged with the artist's name (as given for labels), item title or description, price and material/medium. Tag should note whether the item is an original or reproduction. Gift shop items are subject to curator's approval.

 

12. Images for registration. Images of artwork must be uploaded with the artist's application form. Use jpeg file formats ONLY. Please do not submit images from a mobile device in order to ensure files are labeled properly for submission. The maximum size is 10MB. Images should be cleanly cropped and exclude frames. The name of the image file should be formatted as follows: 

ArtistsLastName_TitleKeyWord 

Example:  Munch_Scream

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13. Exclusivity. The artist agrees that all artwork under consignment will be for sale exclusively through the WAP Gallery. Artwork may be promoted on the artist’s website or social media or other commercial platforms, however Artist agrees that the purchase of any artwork under consignment will be made only through the WAP Gallery point of sale.

 

14. Transportation Responsibilities. All artists will be notified by email of the times and procedures for delivering their art. Artists are responsible for delivering their artwork to the gallery during the designated times and for retrieving their unsold artwork at the end of the show. If anyone other than the Artist is to pick up works of art, written authorization from the Artist must be presented. All responsibility for the safe transfer of the Artwork remains with the Artist.

 

15. Responsibility for Loss or Damage, Insurance Coverage. The Gallery shall not be responsible for the safekeeping of consigned Artworks while they are in its custody. Due to the Gallery’s inability to establish the value of consigned Artwork for insurance purposes, the Gallery assumes no liability for loss or damage that may occur. The Artist shall maintain insurance coverage at their own discretion. The gallery is monitored and security alarms were installed by ADT Security.

 

16. Promotion. The Gallery and artists will promote this show through their social media channels. The Gallery will promote the sale of artwork in its newsletter and on its website.

 

17. Reproduction. The Artist reserves all rights to the reproduction of the Artworks except as noted in writing to the contrary. The Artist grants the Gallery the right to use images of artwork to publicize and promote the Artworks through social media, web pages, print advertising and newsletters. In every instance of such use, the Artist shall be acknowledged as the creator and copyright owner of the Artwork.

 

The application form requires a gmail account to upload images. If you do not have a gmail account, please contact us at info@wheatonartsparade.org subject: WAP Gallery Application for help in applying.