
Call for Art
*** This call for art is now closed. Be sure to join us on First Friday, November 1st from 5-8 PM for the Opening Reception!
Submission Deadline:
Saturday, October 5, 2024, by 4:00 PM
Artwork Guidelines:
One submission per artist. Artist must be a resident of St. Mary’s, Calvert, or Charles County.
Art must not exceed 25” in any direction nor be excessively heavy.
For smaller shelf-type items such as pottery, jewelry, and greeting cards we have an “as space available” policy which will fluctuate depending on number of submissions.
Jewelry items should be accompanied by an appropriate display holder.
All wall art must be framed and ready to hang either with a wire (must not be visible above piece) or a saw-tooth hanger.
Canvas pieces do not need to be framed but still require either a wire or saw-tooth hanger. All sides of unframed canvas pieces must be painted.
Sculpture pieces must be able to stand alone, or a suitable display system must be provided.
ALL art must be of a family-friendly nature suitable for all audiences.
Notification Timeline:
Our team will review your submission and inform you of your selection status by October 9th, 2024.
If accepted, the acceptance email will have a link to schedule delivery of artwork between October 9 - 19, 2024.
Payment Schedule:
This show falls in our Fourth Quarter Payment Schedule. Payment for any pieces sold during this show will be processed on January 15, 2025.
The gallery commission is 30% of the sale price. The artist will receive 70%.
Gallery Reception:
First Friday, November 1, 2024 from 5 PM - 8 PM
Show Duration:
November 1 - 30, 2024
Show Location:
St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
22660 Washington St. Leonardtown, MD 20650
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Gallery Manager at gallery@smcart.org