Artist Submission Requirements

  • Work must have been completed in the last three years and not previously exhibited at RAC.
  • The artist affirms that the artist is the sole owner of the artwork. The artist agrees that their work is original to the artist and does not infringe upon or violate any copyright. If you have used a photograph other than your own for reference in your work, please be sure you have permission to use it. Or else make sure your work is a significant degree of departure from the original, so as not to be recognizable in your work.
  • No giclées, other than for photography or digital art.
  • Artwork generated by AI is not acceptable.
  • Two-dimensional work may not exceed 40” in height or length, including frame.
  • Canvases less than 1.25 inches deep must be framed. Museum edge canvases (1.25” or deeper) need not be framed but must have clean edges with no visible staples.
  • Work on board less than 1.25” need not be framed. Edges must be clean or painted.
  • Work on metal need not be framed. Metal must be wired for hanging.
  • All work, both framed and unframed must be dry, ready to hang, eye hooks recessed so they do not protrude out the back of the frame, with braided wire.
  • No sawtooth hangers.
  • For plexi-mounted art and work on metal, two secure picture hangers with wire attached to the back-frame structure are required. Alternatively, a securely attached and centered D-ring is acceptable on smaller pieces.
  • Three-dimensional art may not exceed 3’ x 3’. The artist must provide an appropriate
    base and be available to assist with the installation.
  • Work applied to an unusual surface (such as handmade paper) or collaged elements that are combined to create a substrate will be considered to be within the category of the medium applied to the surface without regard to the surface itself. For instance, watercolor applied to handmade paper shall be considered watercolor, not mixed media.

RAC Policies

  • All work must be hand delivered to the Rowayton Arts Center during Exhibition Receiving hours. Artwork that is mailed in will not be accepted to the show.
  • RAC will collect a commission of 30% on all sales ONCE DELIVERED TO THE RAC GALLERY FOR MEMBER SHOWS AND ONCE SUBMITTED IN OPEN JURIED SHOWS. THIS RULE APPLIES EVEN IF THE PIECE SELLS VIA PRIVATE CONTACT, SOCIAL MEDIA OR AN ARTIST’S WEBSITE.
  • Photographs of artwork may be used for publicity for the exhibitions. Please take a photo of your work, before it is under glass, to ensure that the photo does justice to your work. It is extremely hard to take good photos of work in gallery conditions, particularly when it is under glass. You retain all rights to your work.
  • Chairperson discretion: the chairperson may refuse any entry on the grounds of poor condition, oversize, unsuitability, damaged frame, etc. or the subject matter is not in compliance with the exhibition topic.
  • Sales: Exhibits allowing one work per artist: the work must be for sale. Exhibits allowing two works per artist: at least one work must be for sale, the other may be NFS. Juried exhibits: If more than one work is selected by the juror, one may be NFS.
  • Liability: Entries will be handled with all possible care, but artists submitting work agree to hold harmless the Rowayton Arts Center, their agents and employees from any claim of damage or theft that might arise from any cause whatsoever. Artists should arrange for proper insurance coverage for their work. Entry to the show constitutes agreement with all of the conditions stated above.
  • Waiver for Pictures Taken/Used: We document each RAC exhibition/show with photographs. Entry into an exhibition/show at the Rowayton Arts Center constitutes permission to photograph you and/or your artwork, and to use an image of your artwork in promotional materials for the exhibition and for the Rowayton Arts Center.

If you have any questions, please email exhibitions@rowaytonarts.org or call the Rowayton Arts Center (203) 866-2744 for clarification in advance.