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• Entry Fee


• Framing


• Shipping and Insurance


• Sales/Commission


• Miscellaneous

Please read thoroughly before submitting a question. Thank You!

Entry Fee

Aside from the entry fee for the contest, will there be additional charges?

If the artist is selected for the exhibition he/she will be responsible for all shipping charges to and from the art gallery.

Can I send the competition fee in cash?

The competition fee may only be paid by Paypal, Credit Card, Check or Money Orders - US banks only.

Can I send the competition fee by Western Union ?

Yes – you must make your money order payable to “Beverly Gideon” (our bookkeeper)

Will Agora Gallery artists have to pay the entry fee?

Yes - an independent juror will curate the competition.

To whom should I address the check?

The competition fee may be paid by check. Please make your check payable to "Agora Gallery" .

Can I do a money transfer from my bank account to the gallery's account?

No, the competition fee may only be paid by Paypal, Credit Card, Debit Card, Check or Money Orders - US banks only.

Can I pay the entry fee by debit card?

Yes.

Framing

Does the artwork have to be framed?

Artwork must be framed or stretched.

• Stretched work must be gallery wrapped – visit http://www.agora-gallery.com/framing/galleryWrap.htm for more information.
• Framed work must be framed in a similar manner – the frames do not have to be identical but they must be very similar – keep in mind that the work is usually displayed one next to the other and using different types of frames will distract the viewers. It is your responsibility that your artwork will be adequately wired and ready to be hang.

Shipping and Insurance

Shipping - You are responsible for all arrangements and cost of shipping to and from the gallery and to insuring the artwork while it is in transit.

Do you arrange the customs entrance of the work being shipped?

No. You will have to arrange it. Most shipping companies can take care of this for you.

Insurance In transit: Agora Gallery, its officers and agents will not bear liability for any loss or damage to any work while in transit to or from the gallery – you should place insurance with the shipping company when sending your artwork

While on our premises - Your artwork will be insured, while it is on our premises, to a maximum value of up to $10,000 per artwork.

Sales / Commission

Commission structure on work sold: "The gallery‘s commission structure is 50/50, the artist receives 50% of the List/Retail price and the gallery receives 50% of the List/Retail price.

Payment date:

You will be paid within three weeks after Agora Gallery receives full payment for the sold artwork.

If the artwork doesn't sell, will it be returned to the artist?

Yes. The artwork is the property of the artist and will be returned at the end of the exhibition if it is not sold. The artist is responsible to pay for the return shipping of the artwork

Miscellaneous

What do you mean by Edition Size?

The number of prints struck from one plate, usually at the same point in time.This only refers to prints or photographs.

Should the dimensions of the artwork listed on my entry be the outside framed dimensions or the dimensions of the artwork itself?

Include only the outside framed dimensions. For sculptures include the height, width and depth.

Is there an age limit to the competition?

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in the competition.

Is digital work accepted?

Digital artwork will be accepted on the condition that if selected for the exhibition the artwork must be printed on high quality paper or canvas and framed. When sending the images you must let us know what the framed dimensions will be.

What are the dimensional limitations?

Maximum dimensions for two-dimensional artwork is 72 x 72 inches = 185 x 185 centimeters
Maximum dimensions for three-dimensional artwork is 72 x 72 x 40 inches = 185 x 185 x 100 centimeters

Can artwork that is not for sale be considered for the competition?

No - all participating artwork must be available for sale.

Can detail slides be submitted, or will there be an extra fee for the additional slides? (Multiple views of the same piece)

Up to three views of the same piece can be submitted without an additional charge. If you are entering online we ask that you only upload one view of each artwork and email the other views to competition@agora-gallery.com who will add them to your entry after the entry was completed by you.

Are numbered Giclee prints accepted for the exhibition?

Giclee prints will only be accepted for digital art and photographic art.

How many pieces will I be able to exhibit?

If you are selected for an exhibition, you will have approximately 10 linear feet of wall-space on which your work will be displayed. The Juror will select the artwork that will be displayed.

Will the judging be based on actual artwork or will it be based on the slides/photographs that are sent?

Judging will be done based only on image files in JPG format only – you may use ConvertHub to convert your files to JPG format – DO NOT POST ANY IMAGES TO THE GALLERY

Is there a time frame in which the work must have been produced?

There is no time frame in which the work must have been created. The work must be available during competition exhibition dates, and must be available for sale.

Is collaborative work accepted?

Collaborative work is accepted as long as the collaboration does not exceed two people.

Is kinetic work accepted?

Kinetic work can be accepted - however we are not set up to accept mpeg or quicktime files - please send a few jpeg files of your work.

Is miniature sculpture accepted?

Miniature sculpture is accepted, however if the work is chosen, the artist is responsible for the installation, with the work protected in a plexiglas box during the exhibition.

Do you accept installations for the competition?

No, installations are not accepted

Can selected artwork be replaced if sold prior to the exhibition?

Yes, pending on our approval, and only with an artwork similar in style and medium to the selected one.

Does the gallery supply pedestals for the sculptures at the exhibition?

Yes, if you are selected for the exhibition, we will supply the pedestals (stands) for your sculptures.

Please email competition@agora-gallery.com if you were not able to find an answer to your question