Benefits to Participating Artist
Benefits to Participating Artists – Exhibiting in the Atrium Gallery has a number of benefits compared to other non-profit or commercial galleries:
- On-line submission system so no unnecessary trips to pick up rejected work
- No fees when submitting work for jurying into a show, just entry fees for accepted work
- Competitive entry fees, with discounts for members of the VCAC that soon cover membership cost
- Cash awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners (typically $300), and free entries for Honorable Mention winners of Competitive shows
- Artists’ statements welcomed in Show Catalog on display for the public
- Tall walls (8’) and vast spaces (400’ linear) for large 2-d work
- Large 3-d (free-standing) work can sit on the floor or on sturdy pedestals
- Opportunity to display special “installation” pieces
- No gallery sitting requirement
- No required membership to participate in Competitive shows
- General access to Curated Exhibits
- Some 14 shows/exhibits per year on 6-7 week cycles
- Free reception for each show, but no wine
- Low sales commission fees – 25% non-members, 15% members
- Thousands of visitors to the gallery every day
- Appreciative employees looking after your work