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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.
In order to do any work involving Parks and Recreation you must complete a background check. The following form is where you may find the procedure.
Link: https://bib.com/secure-volunteer/Town-of-Wake-Forest-Parks-and-Rec/Choose-Screen
If you have art supplies you wish to sell or give away please complete this form and it will be added to the list for other members to view. Form to list Free or Art Supplies For Sale.
WFGA Member Directory
The Member Directory will be updated and available after January 30, 2023 when membership renewals are complete.
You must sign in with the email you submitted when you joined or renewed your membership.
If you have not joined for 2023 you do not have access to the Member Only Files.
GUIDELINES FOR ART SUBMISSIONS TO THE WAKE FOREST RENAISSANCE CENTRE
Updated Guidelines for Art Submission
*All art should be original. Copyrighted work, logos and work posted on social media by other people is not acceptable for shows. Printed canvases, cards or other copies of work should not be submitted for group shows. Original photographs are welcome.
*All art should be framed and wired or painted around the edge of the canvas and wired for hanging. Wires should not hang higher than the top of the art when pulled tight.
*All submitted work should be thoroughly DRY and ready to hang at drop off.
*Art smaller than 11"x14" will be displayed in the case or on table tops. Please provide an appropriate easel for small works, they do not hang well on the wall.
*Please provide a display for all jewelry, soft goods, pottery or sculpture that does not stand alone.
* All work submitted for any show should include an inventory sheet at the time it is dropped off. This should include: title, size, medium, price and artist name and contact information for each piece.
*All work to be shown should have prepared tags/tents that include the following: Title, size, medium, price, artist name and contact information.
*The Renaissance Center is not responsible for art not picked up or left behind. Please use Sign up Genius at the end of each show to schedule a time to pick up your work. If you cannot not pick up that day, please arrange for someone else to do so for you.
*A Sign Up Genius will be sent out approximately one month before the next group show. Please sign up for one slot to pick up or drop off. Please tell how many pieces you intend to bring to the upcoming show in the comments.
*Communication is through Sign Up Genius. If you do not sign up, you may miss out on information.
MEMBER DOCUMENTS: MEETING MINUTES, MEETING AGENDA, PRESENTATIONS, ETC.
Ian Slade's Presentation on Photographing Your Art