Sanford Arts Gallery Sanford Medical Center Fargo A Call for Exhibitions Sanford Medical Center Fargo is seeking submissions of original artwork. Sanford requests artwork that creates a peaceful, restorative, and healing atmosphere. The artwork we present in our gallery must complement the healing environment, reduce stress, and provide a pleasant distraction to all who encounter it. Sensitivity as to our primary viewers (patients, visitors and staff) is our highest priority; therefore, artwork must not show any depiction of death, destruction, political, or spiritual views. Entry Requirements Because of space limitations and the safety of patients and visitors in the gallery space, only two-dimensional artwork will be accepted. Artists may submit artwork for consideration for each rotating exhibition. However, artists selected to exhibit in the Sanford Arts Gallery can only do so once per calendar year. Selections will be made from entries received via email to the Sanford appointed jurors at marketing@sanfordhealth.org. Subject line must include: SMCF Art Gallery Submission. Artists should provide professional quality images submitted digitally. Images should be in.jpeg format and sized to 4x6 at 300dpi. Only submit images that reflect the proposed exhibit. Successful exhibits have a cohesive focus or theme. All images will be approved by Sanford before delivery of the artwork. Pieces other than those approved will not be accepted at the time of delivery and thus will delay the exhibition. All submissions must include the Artist Information Form, Proposed Artwork Exhibition Log and an Artist Biography (for promotional use and gallery display). All submissions must be submitted to marketing@sanfordhealth.org by March 16, 2018 to be considered. Once selected, confirmation letters will be sent to the participating artists detailing exhibition dates. The artist is required to sign and return both the Acknowledgement and Release form and the Guidelines and Agreement form 14 calendar days prior to the exhibition start date. Sanford reserves the right to reject any submitted artwork in its sole discretion. Exhibition Details Hanging space in the first floor Sanford Arts Gallery consists of a 20-foot hanging track. Sanford will coordinate and oversee the installation of all exhibits. Artists will be responsible for self-install of their exhibits. Exhibits will be on display for approximately 8 weeks.
All artwork must be framed or on a stretched canvas. Unframed, stretched canvas is acceptable only if the sides of unframed canvases are painted or finished. Protective acrylic, glass or Plexiglas is required for textile pieces, watercolors, pastels, or other fragile two-dimensional pieces. Sanford is not responsible for damage to unprotected artwork surfaces. All artwork must be ready to hang using a taut wire from side-to-side 1/3 down from the top of the frame or canvas. Saw-tooth hangers and sticky back hangers are not permitted. All works submitted must weigh less than 20 pounds. The back of each piece must be labeled with title, artist name, medium, sale price, and artist contact information. Artwork is hung using a professional tracking system with anti-theft devices. Sanford does not provide insurance for pieces. It is recommended, that artists provide insurance on their artwork. The artist and/or their representative agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Sanford Health, it s officers, directors and employees from any and all actions, theft, losses, damages, and claims. Every piece must be displayed with the title and artist. An information sheet with artist bio, work titles, prices and purchasing contact info will be displayed at the exhibition. Artists must provide the information cards to display with each piece. They must be no larger than 3 x 5 inches in size and must include the title of the piece and the artist s name. They must be made of paper, no thicker than cardstock. They will be hung using the material of Sanford s choosing. Sanford will provide the information sheet containing the artist bio, work titles, prices and purchasing contact info. Artwork Delivery Artists are responsible for the delivery of their artwork to and pick-up from the Sanford Medical Center Fargo at 5225 23 rd Avenue South, Fargo, ND, 58104. Appointments are required for artwork delivery, installation, and pick-up. Artists must deliver and install their exhibition during their appointment time. Missed and/or delayed appointments will not be tolerated. Sales Any purchase/transaction will be handled directly between the artist and purchaser. Any purchaser must agree to leave the purchased piece on display for the duration of the exhibition. Any sale made by the artist will be subject to the terms of this agreement. Purchaser will hold harmless Sanford Health, it s officers, directors and employees from any and all actions, theft, losses, damages, and claims.
Artist and/or Art Association Information Form Artist Name: Address 1: Address 2: City/State/Zip: Phone 1: Phone 2: Email: Website (if applicable): Association Name: Participating Member Names: Association Contact Person Name: Address 1: Address 2: City/State/Zip: Phone 1: Phone 2: Email: Website:
Proposed Artwork Exhibition Log Artist or Association Name: Please make sure sizes reflect finished piece, including frames. Piece # Artwork Title Medium Size Filename Price 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Call for Entries Checklist Completed Artists Information Form Completed Artwork Exhibition Log Artist Biography Proposed images via email (Digital filed in.jpeg format; filenames should reflect the listings in the Artwork Exhibition Log). Contact Information Email the completed documents and digital images to marketing@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Arts Gallery Exhibition Acknowledgement and Release Form The undersigned has read, understands, and agrees to abide by the Sanford Arts Gallery Artist Guidelines. Such guidelines are contained herein by this reference as if set forth fully herein. The undersigned desires to display his or her artwork to the public at the Sanford Medical Center Fargo. As such, the undersigned hereby releases Sanford Health, its officers, agents and employees from all liabilities and claims resulting from any loss, theft, or damage arising out of display of said artwork at the Sanford Medical Center Fargo. Artist agrees that any purchaser of artist s displayed artwork shall purchase said artwork subject to the terms of this Acknowledgement and Release, and artist shall indemnify Sanford Medical Center Fargo against any claims of any loss, theft, or damage brought by purchaser against Sanford Medical Center Fargo. Artist Date Exhibition Dates Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)