CCCAC Artists Market Sales Gallery
The Copper Country Community Arts Center houses the Artists Market Sales Gallery, a gallery of art and fine craft for sale by by more than 170 Upper Michigan and regional artists. This is a page is intended to provide information to artists interested in submitting their work for sale.
Submitting work to the Artists Market Sales Gallery
The Artist Market Sales Gallery exhibits original, local and regional artwork for sale. New artwork that is to be sold in the Sales Gallery must first go through a jury process. A panel of judges will review new work after the submission deadline and the artist will be called within two weeks of the review. The Community Arts Center takes a 40% commission from each piece sold to cover overhead and marketing. We select a variety of quality, original artwork. We do not accept prints from artist's work, except in the form of greeting cards. Submitting work does not guarantee it will be accepted for sale.
The following criteria is used when reviewing new work for the CCCAC Artists Market Sales Gallery:
1) Commitment to the work and cohesive style in one chosen medium
2) Innovation and originality shown through developed artistic skill
3) Thoughtful integration of the physical, visual, and social aspects of the work
4) The ability to communicate an idea, emotion, vision, or concept
5) Personal integrity to an artistic vision
6) Professional level presentation
Guidelines
* Submit 3-12 pieces of your actual work (depending on size). Each piece must be ready for sale. Two dimensional work must be framed or matted, those in frames must be wired for hanging. Frames and glass must be clean and free of scratches. Matted pieces must be enclosed in a plastic sleeves or shrink-wrap. Framed work must have suitable backing, no tape or cardboard. Pieces to be hung must use picture wire, securely and neatly wound.
* Please clearly label each piece. Include your name, title, and retail price (include commission). To determine your selling price, multiply what you would like us to give you for the sale by 1.67 (example: If you want $20 from a sale, 20 X 1.67 = 33.40, mark piece $33 to $40).
* Include an artist biography. Tell us about yourself and your work. Include photos of you and/or your art.
Deadlines: Deliver work on or before February 15, April 15, June 15, August 15, or October 15. If any of these deadline dates fall on a Sunday, Monday, or holiday, the deadline to deliver work will be the following day.
Note: If your artwork is accepted by the gallery and you wish to bring in new work at a later date, keep in mind that this work must also meet jury standards.
Due to limited space we can only display three framed pieces from each newly accepted artist.
Questions? Contact [email protected], subject: Artists Market submission.
The following criteria is used when reviewing new work for the CCCAC Artists Market Sales Gallery:
1) Commitment to the work and cohesive style in one chosen medium
2) Innovation and originality shown through developed artistic skill
3) Thoughtful integration of the physical, visual, and social aspects of the work
4) The ability to communicate an idea, emotion, vision, or concept
5) Personal integrity to an artistic vision
6) Professional level presentation
Guidelines
* Submit 3-12 pieces of your actual work (depending on size). Each piece must be ready for sale. Two dimensional work must be framed or matted, those in frames must be wired for hanging. Frames and glass must be clean and free of scratches. Matted pieces must be enclosed in a plastic sleeves or shrink-wrap. Framed work must have suitable backing, no tape or cardboard. Pieces to be hung must use picture wire, securely and neatly wound.
* Please clearly label each piece. Include your name, title, and retail price (include commission). To determine your selling price, multiply what you would like us to give you for the sale by 1.67 (example: If you want $20 from a sale, 20 X 1.67 = 33.40, mark piece $33 to $40).
* Include an artist biography. Tell us about yourself and your work. Include photos of you and/or your art.
Deadlines: Deliver work on or before February 15, April 15, June 15, August 15, or October 15. If any of these deadline dates fall on a Sunday, Monday, or holiday, the deadline to deliver work will be the following day.
Note: If your artwork is accepted by the gallery and you wish to bring in new work at a later date, keep in mind that this work must also meet jury standards.
Due to limited space we can only display three framed pieces from each newly accepted artist.
Questions? Contact [email protected], subject: Artists Market submission.
