Open Calls for Art

The gallery retains a 20% commission for all works sold. Artists set the price for each piece submitted to an exhibit.

Payment will be made to artists for works sold within 30 days of the close of the exhibit.

We are committed to presenting your art in a clean, professional manner. Adherence to the following guidelines will ensure that your artwork is showcased to its full potential and is compatible with our gallery hardware:

• No clip frames, taped frames, or sawtooth hangers.
• Artwork must be securely and suitably framed with screw eyes or D-Rings firmly attached to the frame itself, not to the backing.
• Gallery-wrapped canvases can be submitted unframed, but edges must be finished with no visible staples, tacks, or tape.
• We recommend wall-mounted work to be matted, but it is not required.
• The back of each piece should be clearly labeled with your name and the title of the piece.

To help alleviate the cost of shipping and framing all accepted entries may submit matted pieces sized to 11×14, 16×20 or 20×24 and the gallery will install them in gallery frames for a $15 fee.

Artists who cannot deliver their work in-person may ship their pieces to the gallery. Artist will be responsible for shipping charges to and from the gallery. A return prepaid shipping label should be provided along with the artwork being shipped. All accepted works must be shipped in sturdy, reusable packaging. We will retain any packaging used to ship your work to us and use it for the return of any unsold works to you. Please pack carefully, as we cannot be responsible for any damages.

To make shipping arrangements, contact Alex Panas, program manager, at apanas@wheelingheritage.org.

Click here for additional information regarding the Artisan Center Gallery’s policies and submission guidelines.