The Exhibitions Program is a core part of the historic Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia, located in the greater Washington DC area.
Workhouse Building W-16 hosts three gallery spaces; the McGuireWoods Gallery on the second floor, and the Vulcan and Muse Galleries on the first floor, with approximately 15 total exhibitions programmed yearly.
This application is for Exhibition Proposal submissions.
ENTRY GUIDELINES
This open call facilitates submissions from parties interested in having a solo or group exhibition at Workhouse in Building W-16. Applications are reviewed by a jury panel every six months in January and June of each calendar year.
June 2024 review
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Notification: July, 2024
January 2025 review
Deadline: December 31, 2024
Notification: February, 2025
Selections will be made based on images and information submitted on the entry form.
Exhibitions will be placed in galleries based on medium, quantity of artworks, and availability in the Exhibitions Program calendar.
The entry fee is $30.00 (non-refundable).
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Open to all artists 18 years and older.
The jurors will make final determinations. Size is limited to artwork that fits through a standard door. Floor works must be firmly stable. Large scale installations shall be installed by artist. Artworks to be assembled on site by Workhouse Arts Center must include detailed instructions provided by the artist. Wall-mounted pieces are limited to 20 lbs. per section.
Please be prepared to include the following information in the entry form:
Required Artist Information
Full name
Mailing address
Email address
Phone number
Professional website
Artist statement
Resume/CV
Exhibition statement
List of Artworks to be exhibited
Required Artwork / Image Information to be included in the List of Artworks to be exhibited:
Image of Artwork
Title
Year of Completion
Materials Used/Medium
Dimensions
Purchase price/Insurance value (if not for sale, please write "NFS")
At least one image per each artwork included in List of Works; Up to two detail shots may be incuded.
Short statements about an artwork or body of works are welcome, but not required.
GALLERY LIMITATIONS AND GUIDELINES
Walls are single layer drywall - Artwork weighing more than 20 lbs must be installed on a stud.
Walls are approximately 8 feet tall and do not meet the vaulted ceiling, except for the East Muse wall and North McGuireWoods wall - sound travels easily between spaces.
All artworks must fit through a standard door frame (30 in x 80 in).
Hanging installations weighing more than 10 lbs must be installed on an I-Beam, which requires the use of a 12-foot latter. Hanging installations of this manner must be installed by the artist.
Events and rentals may be held in McGuireWoods and Muse galleries – artwork cannot be placed in the center of the gallery, or have a footprint of greater than 3 feet from the wall.
McGuireWoods Gallery
Access to electrical outlets only available on the East wall and North walls of East and West Wings.
Shades only installed on McGuireWoods East and West wing windows.
Stage and piano occupy South end of gallery – cannot be removed.
Vulcan Gallery
Access to electrical outlets only accessible on West and South walls (shared walls with Muse) – No electrical outlets are available in the center of the gallery or East walls.
Muse Gallery
Access to electrical outlets only available on West wall (near stage) and North wall (shared walls with Vulcan).
Shades only installed on West facing windows of Muse.
Stage with projector screen located on West wall – cannot be removed.
TERMS OF ENTRY
Photography and Permissions: The artist verifies he/she/they owns or has copyright(s) to the artwork being submitted and therefore allows Workhouse Arts Center to display the artwork in its galleries. If accepted, the artist provides approval to Workhouse Arts Center to photograph or use submitted photographs of the artwork for advertising, educational or archival purposes online and in print without monetary compensation. Images of artwork may be cropped to fit advertisements and credits will be included when possible.
Sales
A 30% commission on sales will be taken by Workhouse Arts Center. The artist must provide a federal W-9 tax form to receive their 70%.
Shipping
Artists are responsible for transporting and/or shipping their work to and from the Workhouse Arts Center and insuring it while in transit. Works may be shipped, or hand delivered to the Workhouse Arts Center. Works must be shipped in reusable containers and packaging for re-packing and return shipping must be included, as well as instructions for how to repack the work for return shipping. The Workhouse is not responsible for any damages that may occur to works during shipping. Artist must provide a pre-paid return shipping label to cover the return shipping costs.
Accepted work should be shipped/mailed to:
Workhouse Arts Center
Exhibitions Department
Bldg. W-16
9518 Workhouse Way
Lorton, Virginia 22079
QUESTIONS
For questions about the application process or exhibiting a body of works at Workhouse Arts Center, contact Sarah Berry (SarahBerry@workhousearts.org)
Thank you for your interest in Workhouse Arts Center!