How to Enter Exhibitions

Rules and Regulations

Link to Entry Form is at the bottom of the page

 

Artists who submit entries for exhibitions agree to abide by these Rules and Regulations set forth by Long Beach Arts.

ENTRY IMAGES: SLIDES & PRINTS
Slides submitted for exhibitions must be labeled properly with artist's name, title, media and size of work. Please avoid using tape on slides. Adhesive slide labels or silver mylar are acceptable. Top of work needs to be indicated. Two side views may be included for three-dimensional works. Include an appropriate-sized, self-addressed envelope with correct amount of postage for return of materials. Materials accepted for publication may not be returned.
Prints of submitted artwork must be at least 5" by 7", but no larger than what fits on an 8.5" by 11" sheet of paper. Print entries must be labeled on the back with artist's name, title, media and size of work. Indicate top of work. Two side views may be included for three-dimensional works. Include an appropriate-sized, self-addressed envelope with correct amount of postage for return of materials.

SALES: Gallery Sales commission is 30% of price listed on this form. Work may be listed as "Not for Sale" (NFS).

ENTRIES: All entries, must include completed and signed entry form, slides or prints, return envelope and fee, and be mailed to:

Long Beach Arts - (Name of Exhibition)
P.O. BOX 948
Long Beach, CA 90801

DELIVERY: HAND DELIVERY instructions accompany letters of acceptance into an exhibition. FOR THOSE WHO MUST USE SHIPPING, each artist is responsible for all shipping materials and costs. Shipped art should arrive at the gallery (245 West Broadway, Suite 260, Long Beach, CA 90802) during normal gallery hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 4 p.m.) no later than the date indicated on letters of acceptance. Any special opening and hanging instructions should be accessible on the exterior of the container. Return shipping is the responsibility of the artist. Checks should be made out to cover the exact amount of postage. UPS Call-Tags should be considered for return delivery. Works not picked up by the time specified in the letters of acceptance will incur a $5.00 per week storage fee. After 30 days of storage, works will become the property of Long Beach Arts.

INSTALLATION: All art must be ready to be displayed. For works to be hung; wires are the preferred method and no saw teeth. Wiring must be in good condition and substantial enough for the weight of the art work. Large pieces must have installation hardware. All work must pass through a 5' x 6'8" door. Special installations require approval of the Exhibition Director.

LIABILITY & CONDITIONS: Long Beach Arts does not insure artwork. Your signed entry form grants the following: 1) Releases and discharges Long Beach Arts representatives, employees, and assistants from any and all claims occasioned by loss or damage of said works while in Long Beach Arts possession. 2) Grants permission to Long Beach Arts to use photos or slides sent by the artist or to photograph any entry for publicity, promotional and/or educational purposes. 3) Placement of photo on our website unless written notification is given to LBA before exhibit opening.

All work CANNOT BE REMOVED before closing of exhibit on the date and time specified in the letter of acceptance. LBA reserves the right to make all final decisions regarding eligibility of work.

GO to the Entry Form Page.
Or, download the Entry Form as a Word document.