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Request Form
Request to Exhibit at Cummington Community House Gallery (CH Gallery)

The CH Gallery, located within the Cummington Community House and coordinated by the Cummington Cultural District, invites artists to apply to exhibit their work through our Annual Open Call for Exhibition Requests.

Annual Open Call Timeline
- Call Opens: April 30
- Deadline to Request: May 29 at 5:00 PM
- Scheduling Period: Early June
- Annual Calendar Publicly Announced: June
- Exhibition Year: July–June (following year)
About the CH Gallery

The CH Gallery is located in the historic Cummington Community House and serves as a cultural gathering space for the Hilltown region.
- Exhibitions are typically one month in duration
- An opening reception is typically held on the evening of the first Saturday of the month
- The gallery includes three primary walls plus two additional display areas
- A professional hanging system is installed on most gallery walls
- The hallway space uses crown molding brackets with picture wire suspension
- Freestanding works are not permitted except during the opening reception
- No nails, adhesives, hooks, or direct wall attachments are allowed
The CH Gallery is a community-centered exhibition space that welcomes emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums. The Cummington Cultural District aims to be inclusive of arts & culture in the region, supporting exhibitions that are open to and welcoming of all residents and visitors, and represent a broad range of disciplines and cultures.

Questions?

Please email us. If you need help with this application, or to request a paper application, please contact us at culturaldistrictcummington@gmail.com, using the subject line Community House Gallery or CH Gallery.

Forms

On acceptance of an exhibition month, an artist agreement, a rental contract detailing use agreements, and an optional one day liquor license request if you intend to have alcohol at the opening will each need to be completed and submitted to finalize.
Applicant Information

Fill in the requested information with attention to the mandatory questions.
Project Lead Name

First NameLast Name
Artist Name (if different)

First NameLast Name
Organization's Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Telephone
Project Lead Email
Website or Online Portfolio
Artists are encouraged to provide a link to a website, social media page, or shared portfolio link to work that may be included in promotional materials
Social Media Handles
Please enter full URL for Facebook and Instagram handle to coordinate marketing
Exhibition Information
Exhibition Title
Preferred Exhibition Months (Choose Top Three)
Short Description of Proposed Exhibition (50 words)

0/50
Detailed Description of Proposed Exhibition (350 words)

Include medium, number of works, scale, installation approach, and how the work relates to the space.0/350
Artist Statement (350 words)

For inclusion in promotional materials, if applicable0/350
Short Artist Bio (150 words)

For inclusion in promotional materials, if applicable0/150
Exhibition Needs (350 words)

Please describe any special installation or technical needs, including: Spatial considerations, Audio/visual components, Lighting requirements, Equipment, Accessibility considerations. Note: The CH Gallery cannot accommodate freestanding works except during the opening reception. No direct wall attachments are permitted.0/350
Work Samples

Browse Files
Please submit:Up to 10 images (.jpg or .jpeg)Maximum 1600 x 1600 pixels at 72ppiMaximum 5MB per fileFile naming format: FirstnameLastname_CH_01.jpgImages should represent work to be included in the exhibition request whenever possible. Cancelof
Additional Information
Have you previously exhibited at CH Gallery?
If yes, when and what was exhibited?
Where are you based? (select one)
Specify community if not Cummington
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Applicant Information

Exhibition Information

Additional Information