guildrules

GENERAL ART and CRAFT RULES – 2010

Attend all scheduled meetings.

An Art or Craft Committee of three will jury work of potential members. Applicants will be notified regarding acceptance. Those who are already members and who wish to submit a new item should have that craft approved by the jury committee.

Duplicate or extra items will be stored in a cabinet, drawer or underneath shelves.

All items must be individually tagged (see Price Tag Instructions on page 5) and listed in detail on consignment sheets (see pages 11-12).

Members are urged to provide the guild with a brief biography and photo to be included in a book on display at the guild and on our web page: www.oldtownguild.com.

CRAFT RULES – 2010

A. If you use a craft KIT, IT MUST BE CHANGED SIGNIFICANTLY.

B. Work must be creative. Silk flowers in a store bought vase are not creative and will be rejected.

C. Fabric, yarns etc. must be clean and new.

D. Knitwear, hand-sewn, or woven articles should be labeled with care instructions on a separate tag placed near price tag.

E. Indicate yarn items to be worn that should not be hung on hangers. Rug or craft yarns are not accepted as clothing.

F. Food may not be a part of any craft item.

G. Safety pins can be used to attach items to hangers. No straight pins on any item.

H. Plastic canvas articles must be completely covered with yarn or fabric, front and back. Colored plastic canvas is no substitute.

I. Furniture is limited to small pieces only.

Display and arrangement of craft items is primarily the responsibility of craft chairpersons and the shop supervisor. This means that the Craft chairpersons and shop supervisor reserve the right to move items around the Guild in order to create attractive displays. The craft chairpersons and shop supervisor are authorized to remove from display any items that do not conform to the Guild’s rules or policies in order to maintain the integrity of the items in the Guild and support our policy that all items are handmade.

CRAFT CHAIRPERSONS: Chris Wruck and Gayle Wagner

ART RULES – 2010

Exhibition space is limited. ORIGINAL paintings, including oil, acrylic and watercolor artwork

SUITABLY FRAMED and ready for hanging will be displayed in the gallery accordingly:

1. Artists may display (hang) two medium-sized framed paintings up to 18”x24” or one

large framed painting 24”x36” or larger.

2. Artists may display several framed 8”x10” or smaller artwork on the gallery shelves.

UNFRAMED (matted) original paintings are placed in bins provided by the Guild. Individual artist’s bins are not acceptable.

PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS are exhibited in the front room.

Be sure all work is labeled, such as original oil, acrylic, watercolor, print, etc.

We recommend that an additional price be stuck on the back of the artwork for verification.

Follow the Artwork change date schedule. Artwork not changed according to schedule is subject to removal from the gallery wall.

ARTWORK CHANGE DATES FOR 2010

A “hanging” committee will place all the art on the walls each picture changing day. Artists will be notified if a piece of their art has been sold so that it can be replaced before the artwork change date. Artwork displayed in the front window or Artwork displayed by the Artist of the month will be in addition to the art hung in the main gallery. Be faithful about changing paintings in the gallery approximately every three to four weeks on a Friday sharply at 10 a.m. according to the following schedule. If you cannot attend, please bring your artwork in before the change date.

2010 Gallery Change Dates

Fridays

PRICE TAG INSTRUCTIONS

Items for sale at the Guild must have a tag identifying the item on one side and showing the price and member’s Guild number. Tags are purchased at the Guild.

SIDE ONE of tag identifies item. Be as specific as possible (for example: “Lilies” 8”x10” original watercolor). Try not to name similar items with the same name.

SIDE TWO of tag shows member’s Guild number and the item’s price. Changes to price cannot be crossed out; a new tag must be made. Attach tags securely. Tags are purchased at the shop.

Cashiers should refer to consignment sheet for prices of untagged or non-priced items. If price is not on consignment sheet, item can’t be sold until member is contacted.

Member’s personal identification including addresses, phone numbers, business cards, e-mail address, etc. are NOT permitted on any item. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. Cover any pre-existing identification with a label or block-out with marker.

Items considered clothing must include a pink line on side two, or alternatively, a pink tag could be used. This is in order to alert the cashier to charge the correct sales tax.

TAG
Side One: Description of item Side Two: Price is large and centered. "$" sign is carefully made.

This is OUR Guild. It prospers in direct proportion to the dedication of its members. Let your friends and neighbors know about our unique shop with its original artwork and handcrafted items. Please ask questions, give suggestions. We are a friendly group.