Submission to Art in the West is by invitation only. A submission does not constitute an acceptance of the work for the exhibition.
Up to five (5) works may be submitted for consideration in the exhibition. To engage the next generation of art enthusiasts, we encourage submission of miniatures or lower price point artwork for consideration. (Please see sales trends below).
Art submitted for Art in the West must be original and completed within the last three (3) years.
Eligible Media: Oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, pastel, pen & ink, charcoal, etching, woodcut/block, stone lithograph, serigraph, photography, bronze/metal sculpture, ceramic sculpture, wood sculpture, stone sculpture, mixed-media works, fiber/textile arts, basketry, beadwork or glass, digital art, non-traditional practices and methodologies. *Digital Art must be original work that is able to be displayed in a physical gallery. Ineligible Works: Fine art prints are allowed, but not giclées, or wet paintings. Any works considered unstable or in poor condition upon delivery are not acceptable, will not be displayed and will be returned to the artist at their cost.
Size Limitations: Maximum weight for framed artwork is 50 pounds.
The event is a silent auction wall sale utilizing an online bidding platform that opens with a minimum bid (determined by the artist, not to exceed the declared value). The Museum will offer a “buy-it-now” option throughout the exhibition period for a fixed-price of 200% of the declared value.
A 50% commission will be retained by the High Desert Museum on all two-dimensional artwork sold. The Museum will retain 30% of three-dimensional artwork. Artists are given the option to donate 100% of sales. The same artist commission percentage applies regardless of sales price (starting to 200% value).
All works must be exhibit-ready. Two-dimensional works (except for wrapped canvas) must be framed and completely prepared for hanging with all hardware attached. Please indicate orientation on the back of the artwork if necessary. Glass or Plexiglas must cover works on paper.
All accepted artwork, regardless of delivery mode, must be boxed and suitable for shipment to winning bidder
Artist biography must be 150 words or less, include your name, preferred medium, training and/or artistic achievements and cultural background if relevant. Biographies should be written in 3rd person and in complete sentences as these will be published on your artwork bidding site. (This is not an artist’s statement).
Artwork shipped to the Museum, must be sent in substantial, reusable packing materials. Artists are responsible for insurance during shipment to and from the Museum. Any artwork that is not sold, will be returned at the expense of the artist. Artists must review shipping address, declare insurance value and provide a shipping account or he/she will be responsible to pay provided invoice.
Artist must arrange for the return of the work within thirty (30) business days from the closing date of the exhibition or the artist forfeits the piece to the Museum.
Unless the artist elects to maintain his/her own insurance, the High Desert Museum will insure the object(s) under its insurance policy for the insurance value indicated in the entry form against all risks of physical loss or damage from any external cause while on location during the period of the exhibition. Entry into this exhibition constitutes the agreement to all conditions set forth in this prospectus.
By submitting artworks, the artist gives the High Desert Museum permission to publish and exhibit such artworks for publicity and promotional purposes. Artwork(s) may be photographed and reproduced on the Museum’s website and related publications.
Substitutions will not be allowed. Only the pieces selected through the jury process will be allowed in the show. Any work delivered that has not been selected will be returned at the artist’s cost.
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