Hammond Regional Arts Center

Artists are encouraged to submit their original, 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional artwork. Acceptable work includes (but not limited to) oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, graphic art, mixed media, sculpture, ceramic, pottery, woodwork, glasswork, jewelry, tapestry, fiber art or other wearable art. All 2-D art must arrive “ready to hang.”

Please use the following form below to submit for consideration by Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Please include:

• Artist’s name, phone number and email address
• Brief resume or bio
• Photo(s) of each piece(maximum of 2 angles per piece)
• If duplicate items are available, please indicate how many and if there are variations, such as color or size.
• Title of each piece (if applicable) and short description including medium
• Approximate dimensions and weight

Any accepted artwork must be dropped off to the Hammond Regional Arts Center on Thursday, October 31 or Friday, November 1 between noon and 6 pm. An inventory list, including description and prices, attached labels with prices and signed contract must be included at drop off.

If approved by the HRAC Gallery Committee, additional inventory may be added if needed during the run of the exhibition. All selected artwork must be delivered to HRAC no later than 6 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024.

HRAC reserves the right to disqualify any artwork which did not arrive by the deadline or did not arrive ready for professional display. Shipping/delivery is the responsibility of the artist. If artwork is shipped, a pre-paid return label must be included with the art. The artist is responsible for insuring their artwork during shipment to, as well as from, the Arts Center.

HRAC is not responsible or liable for any damages occurring during shipping. Artwork will be insured by the Hammond Regional Arts Center while it is onsite for display at the declared value (sale price) only.

Artwork must arrive ready to be displayed. HRAC Gallery Committee and Staff will be responsible for exhibition layout, lighting, and basic installation. In cases where artwork exceeds basic installation, artists may be called upon to assist in installation. It is the responsibility of the artist to provide any special installation instructions, tools, equipment, etc. If special installation is required, the artist should be ready to assist with installation.

All remaining inventory of artwork must be picked up by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19.
If special arrangements are needed, please contact the HRAC at info@hammondarts.org or call (985) 542-7113.

Work not collected after 90 days past the close of the exhibition will be considered abandoned and will become the property of HRAC.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline: Wed, August 21, 2024
Selection of Artwork: Mon, September 30, 2024
Notification of Selection: Mon, October 7, 2024
Drop Off Artwork: Thurs, October 31 or Fri, November 1 from noon to 6 p.m.

Opening Day: Fri, November 8 from 5-8 p.m.
Exhibition Dates: Fri, November 8 – Fri, Dec. 19
Pick Up Artwork: Fri, December 19 from noon to 5 p.m.
90-Day Deadline: Fri, March 19, 2025


Contact

submissions@hammondarts.org
www.hammondarts.org
985-542-7113

217 E. Thomas St. Hammond, LA 70401
Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Friday Noon-6pm