Application Closed
Entry Fee (2019 Gifts in the Gallery Call for Artists): $20.00
Images | Minimum:Min. 5, Maximum:Max. 5
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 5, Maximum:Max. 5
Eligibility: Regional
State: Minnesota
Artistry is a non-profit 501(c)3 arts organization. Artistry's annual Gifts in the Gallery holiday sale is a boutique-style sale located in the beautiful Inez Greenberg Gallery in the Bloomington Center for the Arts, Bloomington, MN. This year's sale runs December 4 - 18, 2019. A review panel will jury and select approximately 60 local and regional artists to sell their high quality gifts.
The kickoff celebration, “A Festive Reception", on December 4 opens the sale with live music, a cash bar, appetizers, and door prizes. Gifts in the Gallery will coincide with other events held in the Bloomington Center for the Arts, including the City of Bloomington's popular indoor Farmer's Market. There were more than 7,500 visits to the 2018 sale. Artistry will set up the sale, merchandise all items, and handle all sales transactions including the collection and payment of Minnesota sales tax and will retain 35% of the sales. Selected artists are responsible for labeling all items with a vendor number (provided) and price as well as dropping off and picking up inventory on the dates listed. Artistry is not responsible or liable for stolen, lost, or damaged merchandise or for merchandise which is not picked up during the designated times.
TO APPLY:
- Complete the online application, including a brief statement (1000 characters or less) describing what you plan to sell, the price range of items, and why you think your work would be a good fit for the Gifts in the Gallery holiday sale.
- Upload 5 images representative of the work you intend to sell (.jpg format; 1200 pixels or greater on the longest side; under 5 MB file size). You will be asked to provide a description and retail price for each image. We recommend images of individual items that show a consistency in the quality and variety of work. Professionally shot images are also recommended.
- Submit a $20 non-refundable application fee online via credit card.
2019 DATES & DEADLINES:
Entry Deadline: Sunday, August 25 (11:00 p.m. CST)
Acceptance Notification: by 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 13
Delivery of Artwork: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 9:00 am – noon, 1-3 pm or Saturday, Nov. 30 , 9:00 a.m. - noon
Show Dates: December 4 – 18, 2019
Festive Reception: Wednesday, December 4, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Pick Up Remaining Work: Wed. Dec. 18, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. or Thurs. Dec. 19, 9:00 am - noon.