DeBlois Gallery’s General Show Guidelines

The following are responsibilities of guest artists and the gallery members during the preparation, opening and run of a show. Should your work be selected, additional information will be provided by the Show Committee and the Member/Coordinator assigned to your exhibition.

ABOUT SHOWS:

Gallery members will decide which accepted artists will show together. The artists then collaborate on the invitation and opening costs.

INVITATIONS:

Guest artists arrange for design, printing and purchase of invitations. You will be notified as to your share of the mailing cost.

Members will distribute the invitations to local hospitality sites, hotels, and other media venues.  Your participation in distribution is encouraged.

PUBLICITY:

Members will handle the press releases to local media, area events calendars, gallery guides and will advertise your exhibit at least once in print media. If you have an opportunity for further coverage, your coordinator will assist in providing proper logos, dates, etc. The gallery expects each exhibitor to promote their show on social media.

SHOW EXPENSES:

Guest artists provide refreshments, dividing the food and beverage costs among the exhibitors.  Large amounts of food are not recommended as it distracts from the art. To cover gallery operating costs, there is a $100 fee for each guest artist.

SALES:

Guest artists pay a 40% commission on all sales during and for 6 months after the show ends if that sale is a direct result of showing at DeBlois. RI is tax free for all original art produced and sold in the state.

Members will handle sales during the show. Shows generally run for a month. The gallery is staffed from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and is closed Mondays & Tuesdays.  Artists are paid one month after the show. 

INSURANCE: 

Liability insurance is provided for all members and guests while visiting the gallery. Our members will take the utmost care to protect all art work while it is in the gallery, however, DeBlois Gallery does not carry insurance for any art work, since it does not belong to us. If you wish to have your art insured, it is your responsibility.