Artist Opportunities

New Opportunity

ARTS Wake Forest’s Six Sundays in Spring concert series will run 4/30 – 6/4. WFGA members will again be able to set up a tent and sell goods at the concerts. If you want to share a tent with another artist, that is also acceptable and the signup allows for that opportunity. 

The list of the bands that will play each week can be found on the town of Wake Forest’s web site. 

NOTE: This is the situation where the Parks & Rec Department requires a background  check and I have added the link for you to do that below. Sorry, guys. They have not changed that policy.  

WFGA Sign Up: Six Sundays mini market: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AE23ABFFC43-sixsundays1

Link for Background Check: https://bib.com/secure-volunteer/Town-of-Wake-Forest-Parks-and-Rec/Choose-Screen

Current Outstanding Opportunities

Renaissance Centre “All Living Things” exhibit from May 3rd – May 31st. 

Reception: May 17th

Deadline for signup: April 27th

Link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AE23ABFFC43-renaissance&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1681839403547573&usg=AOvVaw2wBLY6X2Xi8cmybnRcmVJ1

Guild Gab on Friday, 4/21, from 1:30 – 3:30

Link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AE23ABFFC43-guild1&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1681839403554171&usg=AOvVaw00oFe4vIgOCoQ6NmX7teox

Closed Opportunities

All applicants for the Wake Forest Garden Club’s Spring Tour/Art Walk have been chosen and this opportunity is closed. You can still buy tickets to the tour and the after party on their web site (Garden Club | Wake Forest Garden Club (wfgardenclub.org)

The Arts at Sutherland

The Sutherland has reached out concerning their upcoming art market. They are holding the two day show again this year on August 19th and 20th. Applications are now open on the Zapplication site:  https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11069

They have also invited the WFGA to have a booth for fundraising at the event.

For those not familiar with the Sutherland; it is an historical property that is now used as a venue for weddings and events. This is the second year that they are holding their two-day art market which was very successful last year.

The Sutherland Estates and Gardens

12271 Wake Union Church Road

Wake Forest, NC 27587

https://www.thesutherland.com/

Questions can be sent to:

lena-marie@thesutherland.com

Call for artists!

Special opportunity for artists with 3D art or small pieces that typically cannot show in traditional wall hanging. Now scheduling 2023 monthly solo shows for the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre Arts Annex Showcase Cabinet. 

Please include your top three months that you would like to show, 3-5 photos of your work, any social media/website contacts, and a short description of your process. 

Tentative schedules will be sent out by mid November. 

Please note: submitting info is not a confirmation that you will have a spot. We do have waiting lists. Consideration is given to new artists and to keep a schedule of a variety of mediums and styles. 

Renaissance Centre Display Cabinet Artist Info 

• Must be a WFGA participating artist. 

• The WF Ren Centre display cabinet intended use is to showcase 3D art including, but not limited to: jewelry, ceramics, glass, textiles, sculpture, woodworks etc. The display cabinet is also open to artists that 2D work is primarily smaller than 8” and do not have opportunity to hang in solo or group shows. 

• Solo exhibitions for approximately one month duration. 

2 artists may partner up for exhibition, however they must be able to meet at the same time for set up/take down and both artists work be display in a compatible manner. 

Exhibits are to consist of cohesive or complementary works. 

• The display space is approx. 45” across, 61” tall, and 12” deep. There are 3 glass shelves that normally sit 12” to 15” apart. Including the bottom of the cabinet and shelves, there are 4 display planes. There is some flexibility with moving/removing shelving. Each glass shelf can support approx. 10 lbs weight. 

• WFGA artists are displaying art at the invitation of the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. We are very appreciative of their hospitality and expect all artists to conduct themselves professionally. 

• Artists must provide their own easels, pedestals, or display forms. 

• Artworks must be stable and displayed safely. No exceptions.

• Art must be finished and presented in a professional manner (edges done etc) 

• Work must be original and created entirely by the artist. 

• All art must be suitable for viewing in a public area. The WFGA and WF Renaissance Centre have the right to refuse any art.

• Art installed is expected to stay for the duration of the exhibit. If you need to switch art, please check with WFGA first. 

• Artists that have not displayed at Wake Med North or the WF Ren Centre will be given priority.

• Each item is to have its own tag. Information including price, description, and artist contact. Tags are to be no bigger than a business card. 

• A more detailed inventory sheet is to be left in the WFGA folder. Information here can include description, medium, size, price, artist contact etc. Extra business cards can be displayed discreetly in the case as well as a few in the folder with the inventory sheet. 

• All sales are to be handled entirely by the artist. The WF Ren Centre or volunteers are not to handle sales or act as a go-between for transactions. 

• Info needed for sign up will be name, contact info, a few sentences describing the work you would like to display, and 3 images of your work that is representational of what you will bring. 

• Contact person for scheduling an exhibit, or to ask questions is Delphine Peller 919 696 0907 or delphine@delphinepeller.com

• Go to www.wakeforestguild.org for more info about the WFGA, how to join, art opportunities, and more.

If you are interested in having a month long solo show at Wake Med North during 2023 please contact Delphine Peller by email delphine@delphinepeller.com Please include your top three months that you would like to show, 3-5 photos of your work, any social media/website contacts, and a short description of your process.

Deadline to submit: Oct 18th 

Tentative schedules will be sent out by 

first week of November.

Please note: submitting info is not a confirmation that you will have a spot. We do have waiting lists. Consideration is given to new artists and to keep a schedule of a variety of mediums and styles. 

Here is the general info on being a WFGA exhibiting artist at Wake Med North

Wake Med North Exhibition Info

• Must be a WFGA participating artist. 

• Solo exhibitions for one month duration. 

2 artists may partner up for exhibition, however – their art must be complementary and they must be able to meet at the same time for set up/take down.

Exhibits are to consist of cohesive or complementary works. 

• The display space is approx. 22’ of linear space. There are moveable rods with adjustable bars. 

• WFGA artists are displaying art at the invitation of Wake Med North. We are very appreciative of their hospitality and expect all artists to conduct themselves professionally. 

• Paintings must have wire backing to hang correctly and safely. No exceptions.

• Work must be at least 8” in width to hang securely on hooks.

• Art must be professionally finished…either framed or edges painted. 

• Work must be original and created entirely by the artist. 

• All art must be suitable for viewing in a public area. The WFGA and North Wake Med reserve the right to refuse any art.

• Art installed is expected to stay for the duration of the exhibit. If you need to switch art, please check with WFGA first. 

• Artists that have not displayed at Wake Med North will be given priority.

• Business cards are to be left at the concierge desk.

• There are no tags to be placed with the individual pieces of art. To assist any one asking for more info on any of your work, please leave an inventory list at the concierge desk. In respect for their busy desk, this list should be printed on no larger size than ¼ letter page. Please include your name, contact info and works titles, short descriptions & prices.

• All sales are to be handled entirely by the artist. The hospital staff or volunteers are not to handle sales or act as a go-between for transactions.

• On day of installation, pull car under carport at entrance of Women’s Hospital (Main Entrance). Unload all the art and then move car to the parking lot. 

• Info needed for sign up will be name, contact info, a few sentences describing the work you would like to display, and 3 images of your work that is representational of what you will bring. 

• Contact person for scheduling an exhibit, or to ask questions is Delphine Peller 919 696 0907 or delphine@delphinepeller.com

• Go to www.wakeforestguild.org for more info about the WFGA, how to join, art opportunities, and more.

Artist Opportunities from the NC Arts Council