Newton Free Library

Exhibiting Policy

NEXT DEADLINE:All submissions must be in hand in the Programs and Communications office by Friday, November 12, 2010 at 12 noon. Applicants will be notified of the results by mid-January 2011. Applications are now being accepted for exhibits for July-December 2011. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will not be considered; please follow these instructions carefully.

The Newton Free Library presents monthly exhibits by regional artists in the Gallery and Main Hall of the main library; a state-of-the-art facility which 13,000 people visit weekly. The Library Art Committee meets twice each year to choose exhibits for the following year.

Application Information:
Artists who are interested in exhibiting in the Gallery or Main Hall should submit the following via mail (e-mail submissions will not be considered):

12 digital images of recent work on a CD in 300 dpi, jpg format; 4" minimum dimension (we no longer accept slides, no power point or PDF’s of images please.) Each image must be clearly numbered 1-12. Please submit images that represent a consistent body of your work.
A Word document that gives a numbered list noting the medium, size (indicate inches or feet) and year produced of each piece; give titles where possible. (Please provide a hard, paper copy, do not put the document on the disc with the images.)
A one page resume with artist's name and contact information including an e-mail address and phone number. Indicate if you have shown here before and if so specify the date. (Please provide a hard, paper copy, do not put the document on the disc with the images.)
In 50 words or less, a Word document giving a brief description of your work. (Please provide a hard, paper copy, do not put the document on the disc with the images.) Any limitations on your ability to show in a given month (due travel plans or other extraordinary circumstances) should be specified here. If you are accepted the library will determine when your show will take place and in which space. You may not request a specific month or gallery space.
A self-addressed, stamped, letter sized envelope so that we may notify you of the committee’s selections. Or, if you would like your disc returned, please send a stamped self-addressed mailer large enough to accommodate the disc. Please be sure to use sufficient postage.

Incomplete or incorrect submissions will not be considered.

Information should be mailed to:

Newton Free Library
Ellen Meyers
Director of Programs and Communications
330 Homer Street
Newton Centre, MA 02459

Once an artist's work is accepted and a show is scheduled, an opening reception may also be planned. The artist is responsible for all refreshments at the reception and for sending out invitational postcards. Serving of alcoholic beverages at receptions is prohibited.

The Gallery and the Main Hall at the Newton Free Library utilize a special hanging system for art work called Walker Systems. Works must have a wire across the back to accommodate this system. Artists are responsible for hanging their work and may not place anything directly on our walls.

Publicity
All publicity is handled by the Programs and Communications Office, including a press release, an article in the Library newsletter and any signs that are needed for the show. Any promotional materials produced by the artist need to be approved by the Programs and Communications office including invitational postcards.

Sales
The Newton Free Library takes no commission for work sold. Price lists are made available to library patrons in the exhibit spaces.

Insurance
The Newton Free Library does not hold insurance for art work on exhibit and is not responsible for loss or damage of the artist's work. Exhibiting artists will be asked to sign a waiver the day the show is hung.

Do you still have a question? Please call Ellen Meyers in the Programs and Communications Department at 617-796-1410 or email emeyers@minlib.net.

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Events & Press Releases>Exhibiting Policy Exhibiting Policy NEXT DEADLINE:All submissions must be in hand in the Programs and Communications office by Friday, November 12, 2010 at 12 noon. Applicants will be notified of the results by mid-January 2011. Applications are now being accepted for exhibits for July-December 2011. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will not be considered; please follow these instructions carefully. The Newton Free Library presents monthly exhibits by regional artists in the Gallery and Main Hall of the main library; a state-of-the-art facility which 13,000 people visit weekly. The Library Art Committee meets twice each year to choose exhibits for the following year. Application Information: Artists who are interested in exhibiting in the Gallery or Main Hall should submit the following via mail (e-mail submissions will not be considered): 12 digital images of recent work on a CD in 300 dpi, jpg format; 4" minimum dimension (we no longer accept slides, no power point or PDF’s of images please.) Each image must be clearly numbered 1-12. Please submit images that represent a consistent body of your work. A Word document that gives a numbered list noting the medium, size (indicate inches or feet) and year produced of each piece; give titles where possible. (Please provide a hard, paper copy, do not put the document on the disc with the images.) A one page resume with artist's name and contact information including an e-mail address and phone number. Indicate if you have shown here before and if so specify the date. (Please provide a hard, paper copy, do not put the document on the disc with the images.) In 50 words or less, a Word document giving a brief description of your work. (Please provide a hard, paper copy, do not put the document on the disc with the images.) Any limitations on your ability to show in a given month (due travel plans or other extraordinary circumstances) should be specified here. If you are accepted the library will determine when your show will take place and in which space. You may not request a specific month or gallery space. A self-addressed, stamped, letter sized envelope so that we may notify you of the committee’s selections. Or, if you would like your disc returned, please send a stamped self-addressed mailer large enough to accommodate the disc. Please be sure to use sufficient postage. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will not be considered. Information should be mailed to: Newton Free Library Ellen Meyers Director of Programs and Communications 330 Homer Street Newton Centre, MA 02459 Once an artist's work is accepted and a show is scheduled, an opening reception may also be planned. The artist is responsible for all refreshments at the reception and for sending out invitational postcards. Serving of alcoholic beverages at receptions is prohibited. The Gallery and the Main Hall at the Newton Free Library utilize a special hanging system for art work called Walker Systems. Works must have a wire across the back to accommodate this system. Artists are responsible for hanging their work and may not place anything directly on our walls. Publicity All publicity is handled by the Programs and Communications Office, including a press release, an article in the Library newsletter and any signs that are needed for the show. Any promotional materials produced by the artist need to be approved by the Programs and Communications office including invitational postcards. Sales The Newton Free Library takes no commission for work sold. Price lists are made available to library patrons in the exhibit spaces. Insurance The Newton Free Library does not hold insurance for art work on exhibit and is not responsible for loss or damage of the artist's work. Exhibiting artists will be asked to sign a waiver the day the show is hung. Do you still have a question? Please call Ellen Meyers in the Programs and Communications Department at 617-796-1410 or email emeyers@minlib.net.