Artist Obligations

All work must be suitably presented and ready to hang or install. Pieces arriving that need assembly must have easy to follow instructions included. Artists should please include a printed copy of the Artist Inventory Form with artworks when they are delivered. This work will be shared with you upon acceptance.

We are an artist/member-run and funded gallery and unfortunately we cannot cover the cost of shipping works. Shipping to and from Carnation Contemporary is at the Artist’s expense. Artwork should be shipped in reusable packaging and packaging should be labeled as to the specific contents of each container. Packaging must include pre-paid return labels. We will mail your work back within 30 days of the exhibition closing. For local artwork pickups, those not claimed within 30 days after the close of the exhibition will be placed in storage at the Artist’s expense, and Carnation Contemporary shall not be liable for loss or damage of such works. After 90 days, any such works will become the property of Carnation Contemporary.

No work may be removed prior to the end of the exhibit for any reason. The Curator and Artists agree that photographs may be taken of the artwork for publicity purposes including but not limited to Carnation archive, use for marketing materials for promotions of this exhibition and the gallery, and social media. If for some reason you do not want images of this show used in promotional or marketing materials please let us know in advance of signing this contract—if accepted/applicable. 

Carnation Contemporary will use a great degree of care concerning the artwork in its possession. As artists ourselves, we understand and respect everyone’s artwork.  Precautions are taken to prevent damage to and/or theft of artwork while on the premises at all times. The gallery does not hold insurance to cover damaged or stolen works. Artists may acquire their own wall to wall insurance coverage of work, but it is not required for exhibition. Artists are responsible for damage, theft or destruction during transportation to and from Carnation Contemporary. 

In addition to installation and managing the exhibition, the members of Carnation Contemporary will work to promote this show including images of your works. Images submitted in your application of works accepted into the show will be used for promotional purposes along with photo documentation of the exhibition. If you are a part of the show and you’d like to receive that documentation please reach out after the show opens and we’d be happy to share those images with you.

Sale of work:

Carnation Contemporary does NOT take any percentage of works sold. 100% of the funds from the sale of art in this exhibition go directly to the artist. Carnation Contemporary does not handle the sale of artwork, although we are happy to gather and send along the name/contact info if someone does come in and is interested in purchasing a piece. Individuals interested in purchasing work will be directed to contact the artists directly.