This application is for artists who who want to sell their artwork in the Artpalachia Gift Shop at the Gateway Regional Arts Center. If you are interested in selling your handmade creative gifts from $1-$100, please carefully read the requirements and follow the required steps.
Participation
- Applicants must complete a submission form electronically or in-person. Please contact a GRAC staff for an in-person application.
- Artwork items may be selected for the initial term of three years (or case-by-case basis). GRAC Staff will determine re-selection at the one year term.
- Selections will be made by GRAC staff.
- All sales will be processed by the Gateway Regional Arts Center for a 35% commission.
- This is an on-going application process that does not have a deadline.
- All artists accepted into the Artpalachia Gift Shop must fill out a W9 form during art drop-off.
- After 3 years, if the artist or maker has not retrieved items and GRAC is unable to contact the artist, all unsold items will become the property of GRAC.
What artwork is eligible?
- Art, craft, design, and other unique items will be considered. Mediums that will be considered include, but are not limited to: 2D and 3D original fine artworks, prints, postcards, literature, enamel pins, stickers, clothing, jewelry, accessories, ceramics, etc.
- Items between $1-$100.
- Total number of items accepted into the gift shop will be determined case-by-case by the GRAC staff.
- By signing the application, the artist releases any liability for broken or damaged artwork. The GRAC staff will carefully manage and protect pieces, but cannot provide insurance for individual pieces in the. Artists may provide their own form of insurance.
Submission Steps
- Fill out the application below and submit.
- SUBMISSION OF IMAGES - All entry files (regardless of type of media) must be names with the artists first and last name (underscore) title (underscore) Artpalachia. (For example: John Doe_Painting_Artpalachia.jpg) Please DO NOT include any other information in the file name.
- If you are unable to include images of your work in this application, please contact the Events and Education Manager at outreach@grackentucky.org. For the subject of your email, put "Artpalachia Gift Shop - (your name here)". You may also call GRAC at (859)498-6264
- Keep an eye on your phone or email for a GRAC staff member to contact you!
Thank you for your submission! If you are interested in more artist opportunities, please look us up at www.grackentucky.org, follow our Facebook and Instagram, or email outreach@grackentucky.org for more information.