Dear Artist Members, 

As we prepare for the holiday season, it’s time for our “Off the Wall” Show & Sale!  Since many of our potential customers will be snowbirds and desert visitors, in addition to the locals starting their holiday shopping, we are suggesting you keep in mind that "size and price do matter"! Many people, especially at this time of year, tend to purchase smaller items so they can be easily transported or gift-wrapped.

 

This is a member show, and all are welcome to enter – please read carefully! 

 

TO ENTER THE “Off the Wall” SHOW & SALE:

• Submit to this show by clicking HERE.

• ONLY ONE artwork per applicant will be accepted into the show.

• Entry fee for this in-person show: $45

• Pay with a major credit card via the online application form accessible from the link above.

• The show is non-juried, but only the first one-hundred (100) 2D artworks and first thirty (30) 3D works submitted will be accepted. We will notify you if and when the cut-off is approaching before the submission deadline.

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Submission Deadline: Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 4 pm

• Drop Off: Monday, November 11, 2024, 9 am to 11 am, at the Artists Center in Palm Desert

• Show Opens: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 10 am

• Opening Reception: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 4 pm to 6 pm

• Show Closes: Sunday, December 8, 2024, 4 pm

• Pick Up of Unsold Works: Sunday, December 8, 2024, 2 pm to 4 pm 

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• You must be a member of the Artists Council to enter. You will be able to join as a member, or renew an expired membership, in the application form accessible via the link above.

​

Artwork Requirements:

• Wall-hung work cannot be larger than 72” high x 48” wide, nor smaller than 12” x 12”. 

• Three-dimensional artwork cannot exceed 150 pounds or 72” high by 36” wide by 36” deep and must be delivered ready for display. 

• Works that do not meet these size requirements may be rejected on in-take.

• Artwork is limited to 2- and 3-dimensional work in any media. No video work can be accepted at this time.

• If AI (Artificial Intelligence) was used in the creation of your artwork, you must indicate it, and this will be included on the label. 

• Unframed canvas must be gallery wrapped, meaning the depth of the canvas must be 1 ½ inch. A depth of ¾ inch is not acceptable. 

• Works on canvas or other materials must be finished on the edges.

• Make sure your work is clean and wiped down before dropping it off.

• You can make changes to your entry up to the submission deadline via your submission confirmation email. However, this option shuts down at the close of the submission period, even if it closes early should we reach the show’s capacity. Absolutely no changes allowed after the close of the submission period. Please proofread your submission carefully before sending!​

​

Other Requirements:

• Artwork must be professionally presented, wired for hanging and ready for installation. No saw-tooth hangers or ceiling mounts will be accepted.

• No fees will be refunded after submission.

• Artwork cannot have been on display at the Artists Center in a previous show.

• Artwork will hang during the entirety of the show, unless it is sold and the buyer wishes to take it with him/her at the time of purchase. 

DELIVERY:

• Artwork must be delivered to the Artists Center in Palm Desert by the artist or his/her agent. 

• Artwork shipped to the Artists Center will not be accepted.

• The Artists Council cannot provide special handling for artwork.​

 

PRICING, SALES AND PICK-UP

• Artwork must be available for sale.

• Sale price must be between $200 and $5,000 (these prices for the holiday season only).

• The artwork’s price MUST be the same as on your website or as otherwise promoted.

• Proceeds from any sale (excluding sales tax) will be split 50-50 between the artist and the Artists Council (to support programs and operations).

• Buyers are responsible for picking up the artwork they purchase and for any shipping and all associated expenses for artwork after purchase. Sales tax will be added to the sale price and paid by the buyer. If the buyer is not in town to pick up their work on Sunday, December 8, 2024, the artist will be expected to assist with pick up and shipment/delivery.

• The artist or his/her agent is responsible for picking up or shipping unsold works.

•  Any unclaimed works will be held for a maximum of 30 days. Storage space is limited and unsecure. 

• After 30 days, any unclaimed artwork will become the property of the Artists Council and either be sold or donated to charity. If sold,100% of sale price will go to support the activities of the Artists Council.

 

LEGAL AGREEMENT

By submitting to the Artists Council’s “Off the Wall” Show & Sale, the artist acknowledges and agrees that he/she:

• Has read and agrees to all conditions of entry.

• Releases rights for use of images of his/her artwork in any Artists Council promotional and marketing materials.

• Is responsible for insurance for his/her artwork. Neither the Artists Council and its officers, directors, staff, or volunteers; nor anyone connected with the “Off the Wall” Show & Sale will be responsible for loss or damage to artwork, however caused. All exhibiting artists will be required to sign a liability waiver at the time of submission (online).

• Agrees to Artwork Policies as outlined on the Artists Council website under the "Artists Center" tab (or use this direct link: https://www.artistscouncil.com/artists-council-artwork-policies).

• Understands that the Artists Council reserves the right to refuse any artwork that is not of acceptable quality, does not match the submitted entry image, or does not meet framing or finishing criteria, or any other requirements stated above.

​

QUESTIONS?
If you have membership or show questions, please contact the Artists Council at
info@artistscouncil.com.

For information about the Artists Council, go to our website at https://www.artistscouncil.com.