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Deadline: Inspirations exhibit
February 15 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
BAA Members are invited to submit work for this Inspiration themed show.
Application and Fees
STEP 1 – Notify us of your intent to participate.
Email us (belmontart02478-at-gmail.com).
Members are invited to submit 1-3 pieces, 2D or 3D, for consideration.
Send .jpg files no larger than 3 MB to belmontart02478-at-gmail.com with pertinent title, size and media details, along with a brief statement about what, who, or why you were inspired to create each piece. This can relate to the influence of another artist’s work, a mentor, your personal experience, etc.
Artists will be notified of accepted work by 2/18/2025.
STEP 2 – Select a Task
We need your help to make this work! Please let us know if you are able to do more than one job. When you email us (belmontart02478-at-gmail.com), include at least one of the following tasks in your message.
- Help organize reception/contribute to associated tasks
- Organize the volunteer schedule
- Gallery sit
- Help with programming during the run of the show
STEP 3 – Pay the Entry Fee
MEMBERS
$10 for 1 piece
$25 for 2 or 3 pieces
NON-MEMBERS
$35 for 1 piece
$60 for 2 or 3 pieces
Deadline for submission and payment is Feb. 15, 2025 —though earlier submissions are encouraged!
Use one of these methods to pay the entry fee:
Click the button
OR
Go to the Join Page and use the yellow “Donate” paypal button.
Membership Status and Fee
BAA Members as of Feb. 2025 are eligible to submit work for this non-juried show. Entries will be accepted on the basis of available gallery space, with all artists assured to have at least one work in the show. If there are too many pieces to display, artists with multiple submissions may be asked to take back one or two pieces of their work.
Use one of these methods to pay member dues:
Click the button
OR
Go to the Join Page and use the yellow “Pay Now” button.
STEP 4 – Delivery of Art
Work should be delivered to the Belmont Gallery of Art on March 1 between 1-4 pm, properly prepared for hanging via wire or with an appropriate display stand. Please let us know if you are not able to drop off at this time and we will work on making other arrangements.
Label
All sales will be negotiated directly between buyer and artist. For this reason, please use the modified art label below so that your contact information is attached to your work when the show is mounted. There will not be any commission fee charged by BAA or BGA. Please email the following information to belmontart02478@gmail.com so that we can print out labels. When you drop off your work there also needs to be a label attached to the back of your artwork.
Artist’s name is bold. Title of work is in italics. To purchase: is in bold.
Jane Doe
Sunlight Through the Trees
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
24×18 inches – $500
To purchase: j.doe.amazingart@gmail.com
Important Dates
Deadline – Submit your application (“intent to participate”) by Feb. 15, 2025. Details below.
Notification – Artists will be notified of accepted work by 2/18/2025.
Drop-off – will take place on 3/1/2025 between 1-4 pm.
Duration of Exhibit – The show will hang in the Belmont Gallery of Art from March 8 – April 26, 2025.
Questions or Concerns?
Please send any questions or concerns to Naomi or Dari, co-chairs: belmontart02478-at-gmail.com).