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 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd 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

• Independent judges

• 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