2026 OAC Winter Member Exhibition Entry Form

2026 OAC WINTER MEMBER EXHIBIT ENTRY FORM

Please fill out this form completely and submit for entry in our Winter Member Exhibition. At least two photos must be included of each piece you submit. If you have problems with the form, you have the option to fill out a traditional entry form in person. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT OAC MEMBER to participate. There is no fee for entry for this show.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Please read completely as there have been a few changes to our submission policy.

MEDIA: All media are accepted.
ENTRY: Up to TWO 2-dimensional (wall) pieces will be accepted, not to exceed a total size of 6 square feet without prior approval, providing work adheres to OAC eligibility and presentation guidelines. Additionally, up to TWO 3-dimensional pieces will be accepted. (Not wall-mounted.) Only 1 entry per artist will be accepted as not for sale.
APPLICATION DEADLINE 11/07: Please complete your submisison details no later than November 7th.
COMMISSION: Artists' commission on sold items is 60% of the retail price.
DROP OFF 11/14: All work should be dropped off at OAC on Saturday, November 14th from 10:30am to 3:30pm.
PICK UP 01/09/27: PLEASE PICK UP ARTWORK Saturday, January 9th, between 10:00 am and 3:30 pm. No exceptions without prior approval.
EXHIBIT DATES: Saturday, November 21st through Friday, January 8. (OAC will be closed for winter break December 25 - January 1.)
RECEPTION: Saturday November 21st, 5:00 pm -7:00 pm

ELIGIBILITY FOR EXHIBITION:
• Must be a current Oliver Art Center (OAC) member. If your membership has lapsed, you will be invoiced for renewal prior to the exhibition.
• Works must NOT have previously been exhibited at OAC. Original works in all media will be accepted for consideration (including but not limited to painting, electronic, experimental 2D, glass, ceramics, wood, photography, and other traditional and nontraditional art forms).
• Our mission is to help artists sell their work! If multiple entries are submitted, only ONE may be "not for sale".
• All works must be "gallery ready" - see details at the end of this application. OAC reserves the right to decline work that is not ready (according to our standards and guidelines) for hanging and presentation at drop-off.
Please fill out this form completely. If you have problems or questions please email Julie White, gallery@oliverart.org.
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ENTRY #1 DETAILS: Please fill out the following details for your first submission. (Artists are invited to submit up to two 2-D works and up to two 3-D works.)
Entry #1 title:
Entry #1 media:
Entry #1 Retail Price: (You retain 60% of this price if sold. Enter NFS if not for sale.)
If NFS, what is the insurance value of Entry #1? Only one entry per artist will be accepted as "not for sale".
Describe the piece and list the approximate size:
For example: a 20" x 24" oil painting of Lake Michigan, 18" high metal sculpture, etc etc
Please upload at least TWO reference images of entry #1 - one of the front and one of the back. Label your files with your last name.

File types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif. LABEL YOUR FILES WITH YOUR LAST NAME!
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ENTRY #2 DETAILS, if needed: (Otherwise skip ahead)
(Artists are invited to submit up to two 2-D work and up to two 3-D works.)
Entry #2 Title
Entry #2 Media
Entry #2 retail price: (You retain 60% of this price if sold. Enter NFS if not for sale.)
If NFS, what is the insurance value? Only one entry per artist will be accepted as "not for sale".
Describe the piece and list the approximate size:
For example: a 20" x 24" oil painting of Lake Michigan, 18" high metal sculpture, etc etc
Please upload at least TWO reference images of entry #2, one of the front and one of the back. Label your files with your last name.

File types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif. LABEL YOUR FILES WITH YOUR LAST NAME!
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ENTRY #3 DETAILS, if needed: (Otherwise skip ahead)
(Artists are invited to submit up to two 2-D works and up to two 3-D works.)
Entry #3 Title
Entry #3 Media
Entry #3 retail price: (You retain 60% of this price if sold. Enter NFS if not for sale.)
If NFS, what is the insurance value? Only one entry per artist will be accepted as "not for sale".
Describe the piece and list the approximate size:
For example: a 20" x 24" oil painting of Lake Michigan, 18" high metal sculpture, etc etc
Please upload at least TWO reference images of entry #3, one of the front and one of the back. Label your files with your last name.

File types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif. LABEL YOUR FILES WITH YOUR LAST NAME!
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ENTRY #4 DETAILS, if needed: (Otherwise skip ahead)
(Artists are invited to submit up to two 2-D works and up to two 3-D works.)
Entry #4 Title
Entry #4 Media
Entry #4 retail price: (You retain 60% of this price if sold. Enter NFS if not for sale.)
If NFS, what is the insurance value? Only one entry per artist will be accepted as "not for sale".
Describe the piece and list the approximate size:
For example: a 20" x 24" oil painting of Lake Michigan, 18" high metal sculpture, etc etc
Please upload at least TWO reference images of entry #4, one of the front and one of the back. Label your files with your last name.

File types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif. LABEL YOUR FILES WITH YOUR LAST NAME!
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All accepted work must be ready for display according to the following guidelines:

• All artwork must have identification (Artist name, title of work) on the back.
• OAC retains the right to accept or deny work based on content, condition, or presentation.
• 2D work, including fiber, must be framed or finished and ready to hang with wire or D-rings if heavy (no eye hooks – these pull out too easily). Sawtooth hangers are acceptable on works 12x16 or smaller.
• 3D work must be stable and of sound construction, ready for display. If special installation instructions are required, please discuss with Gallery Director Julie White prior to submission.
• All work must be clean and in good condition. OAC will not display work with dirty glass, dusty frames, sculpture with dirt/cobwebs/etc.
• No wet paintings will be accepted, nor will any work not ready for handling upon delivery.
• OAC has total and final say in placement of work and use of display elements such as pedestals, etc.
• All work will be inspected at drop-off to ensure the above guidelines are followed. If there are issues with the condition or framing of the work, you will be asked to remedy the issues and return the work when those corrections have been completed. Thank you for helping us ensure the quality of our OAC exhibits.
Have you read, understood, and agreed to the above requirements?
Sales:
If work is sold, Oliver Art Center retains 40% of retail price to be established by the artist, the artist retains the remaining 60%. Sales tax will be added at the time of sale and remitted by OAC. Commission checks for sold work will be mailed within 2 weeks of the exhibit’s close to the address provided by you on this form.
Have you read, understood, and agreed to the above requirements?
Terms of Agreement:
- Oliver Art Center will accept responsibility for the works of art during the exhibition but will not be responsible for any pieces delivered in damaged condition. We will insure art while in our care per this agreement.
- OAC will not be held responsible for any damage to works on paper, or of paper, or other fragile mediums that are not thoroughly protected by glass, or acrylic, that completely shields the work from touch, liquid, insects, etc., as in a picture frame, display case, or other highly protective method of presentation. OAC encourages all works of paper and other fragile materials to be protected using the precautionary methods mentioned above, during the entirety of their presence at OAC.
- The art submitted for exhibition will remain the property of the artist until sold.
- It is agreed that due care will be taken of each piece of art submitted. However, it is also agreed that OAC, and/or its representatives, will not be held liable for situations over which they have no control.
- The artist agrees to remove the artwork on the dates indicated above. Oliver Art Center is not responsible (and will not insure) art left on our site past the pick-up due dates and may take possession of the work after 30 days.
- The OAC gallery committee or jurors reserve the right to the final selection of works. Unaccepted art will be held until pick-up dates unless otherwise directed by Oliver Art Center.
Have you read, understood, and agreed to the above requirements?
Type your full name below to indicate signature of this agreement.
Your name
Thank you for submitting to the OAC Winter Member Exhibition! Julie White will contact you if there are any problems with your submission. Otherwise please drop off your work on November 14th. All work will be reviewed to ensure it meets the exhibition guidelines.

Please join us for the opening reception November 21st at 5:00 pm!
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2026 OAC WINTER MEMBER EXHIBIT ENTRY FORM