Marblehead Arts Association Galleries
With three galleries changing monthly, two galleries changing regularly and several other display spaces, you'll find art which moves you here at the King Hooper Mansion. Attend our monthly gallery openings for good food, great art, and a chance to meet artists and art lovers from all over the North Shore. Our galleries are open on Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00 pm and on Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm (1:00 to 4:00 pm January 1 through March 1), or by appointment.
2008 Artist Member Group Show Information
New Artist Members Exhibit and Associate Members Exhibit
January 5–27 · Opening Reception, January 6th, 2–4pm
“Art by Association” · A collaborative group show with Salem Arts Association · February 2–24
Marblehead Arts & Salem Arts Association Member Group Show (you do not need to be a member of both associations to submit)
Curated by Mary Beth Bainbridge of the Peabody Essex Museum
- Reception:
- Sunday, Feb. 3rd, 2–4pm
- Fun Event:
- Friday, Feb. 22nd, 7–10pm, Potluck Dinner,
Entertainment & BYOB - Drop-off:
- Tuesday, January 29th, 2–4pm, 7–8 pm
- Submission & Entry Fee:
- Up to 2 pieces,
$5 per piece - Work not accepted:
- Friday, Feb. 1st, 1–3pm, Saturday, Feb. 2nd, 1–3pm (notified by phone or email)
- Pick-up of accepted work:
- Tuesday, February 26th,
2–4pm, 7–8pm
Photography & Sculpture Show · March 1–30
Open Juried Show, Prizes will be awarded
- Reception:
- Sun., March 2nd 2–4pm
- Entry Fee:
- $10 for one, $15 for two
- Entry Fee:
- $10 for one, $15 for two
- Guidelines:
- Artist may submit up to 2 works. Photos must have wire. Limited amount of pedestals, sculptors should provide their own or check with staff.
- Drop Off:
- Tuesday, Feb. 26th, 2–4pm, 7–8pm
- Work not accepted:
- Must be picked up on Thursday, Feb. 28th, 12–4pm or by appt. (notified by phone or email)
- Pick-up of accepted work:
- Tuesday, April 1st, 2–4pm,
7–8pm
New England Regional Show · May 3–25
Open New England Juried Show, Prizes will be awarded
- Reception:
- Sun., May 4th, 2–4pm
- Entry Fee:
- $10 for one/$15 for two
- Guidelines:
- Artists may submit up to 2 works. Must be residents of New England and/or members of New England art associations.
- Drop Off:
- April 29, 2–4pm & 7–8pm
- Work not accepted:
- Must be picked up on May 1st, 12–4pm or by appt. (notified by phone or email)
- Pick-up of accepted work:
- Tues., May 27th
2–4pm & 7–8pm
Members Summer Show · June 28–July 27
(Still looking for a theme. . . need suggestions!) Juried Show, Prizes Awarded
- Reception:
- Sun., July 6th 2–4pm
- Entry Fee:
- $10 for each entry, limit of 3
- Guidelines:
- Must not be more than 5′ high, sculpture must have stand
- Drop-off:
- June 24, 2–4 pm, 7–8 pm
- Work not accepted:
- Friday, June 27, 2–4 pm, Saturday, June 28, 2–4 pm (notified by phone or email)
- Pick-up of accepted work:
- July 29
2–4 pm, 7–8 pm
November/December Exhibit, “Silver & Gold”
A Jewel of a Show · November 8–December 24
- Reception:
- Sunday, November 9th, 2–4pm
- Holiday Party:
- December 14th, 2–4pm
- Entry Fee:
- $7 each, artist may submit up to 5 framed works.
- Guidelines:
- Artwork must be framed in a silver or gold frame, any price, any size, all work for sale.
- Drop-off:
- November 4, 2–4pm, 7–8pm
- Pick-up of accepted work:
- January 6th
12–4pm
Art Committee Meetings: Third Wednesday of the Month, 7pm
| January 16 | February 20 | March 19 | April 16 |
| May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | No August Meeting |
| September 17 | October 15 | November 19 | December 17 |
Marblehead Arts Association
Artist Information 2008
Please keep this info for future reference!
GALLERIES
MAA has four gallery spaces that change monthly for individual and group shows:
Ballroom Gallery accommodates 40 moderate sized works & pedestals for sculptures. Parlor, Hendrick and Dining Room Galleries each accommodate 10–25 works depending on size.
EXHIBIT DATES
Exhibits are typically 3 weeks in length. Exhibits start the 1st Saturday of the month ending the last Sunday of the month. Reception is usually the first Sunday of each month from 2–4pm.
HANGING INFORMATION
All work must be framed and wired. No wet paintings will be accepted. Metal frames over 40″ must have Plexiglas rather than glass.
The MAA has a limited number of pedestals available; sculptors should provide their own pedestals or check with staff about availability.
Installation of a show must not damage the walls or floors of the galleries in any way.
ART DROP-OFF & PICK-UP: Group Shows Only
All artwork for exhibition shall be delivered to the MAA on the Tuesday (2–4pm & 7–8pm) prior to the show opening.
Artwork must be removed from the MAA by the pick-up date; the Tuesday (2–4pm & 7–8pm) after the show closes. Due to a lack of storage space, the MAA will assess a $5 late fee on all work not retrieved from group shows by the specified pick-up date. The MAA is not responsible for work that is damaged, lost, or stolen after that date. Artwork left more than one month after the pick-up date becomes the property of the MAA.
EXHIBIT FORM: Group Shows Only
A signed exhibit form must be completed and submitted by the artist when the artwork is brought into the MAA. The list should include title, media, and sale price on those items for sale. Click to print or download an exhibit form in pdf format.
All 2 dimensional work MUST have screw eyes (or the like) and wire across the back of the work.
MAA has the right to reject work that does not comply with this.
SCHEDULING AN INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT
Artist Members may schedule an exhibit by contacting: Ellie Smith, catalyst7(at)comcast.net, tel. 781-631-2968
Artists may exhibit once every three years in the Ballroom Gallery and once every two years in the other galleries.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Insurance coverage on the artwork is carried by the MAA for loss and damage only in the amount entered on the signed exhibit list. If exhibited work is not for sale, insurance valuation should be quoted for coverage. A complete list of coverage is available from the MAA office.
PUBLICITY
The MAA submits press releases to local and regional media outlets, as time allows, and also includes exhibit information in the newsletter and the email newsletter Hooper Happenings.
For individual exhibits the artist will need to provide the MAA with a bio, artist statement and two jpegs of work included in the exhibit. Artists are encouraged to pursue additional publicity for their individual shows such as postcards or flyers sent to their mailing lists.
OPENING RECEPTION
The opening reception is usually held the first Sunday of the month from 2–4 p.m.
Group Shows
MAA provides the refreshments and beverages for group shows.
Individual Shows
Artists are responsible for providing refreshments and beverages, cups, plates, napkins, etc.
Use of the piano during a Ballroom Gallery reception is available.
Receptions must be followed by clean up and removal of trash.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The mission of the Marblehead Arts Association is to support and promote a community of artists and art lovers, and to foster an appreciation of the visual arts, by offering a vibrant venue for collaboration, education, and the display and enjoyment of fine art and craft. The Association has a membership of nearly 500 individuals and families, including more than 250 Artist Members. The Association owns, meets at, and exhibits in the King Hooper Mansion. The Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
SALE OF ARTWORK IN GALLERIES & GIFT SHOP
We encourage artists to participate in MAA exhibits and have work for sale in the gift shop. Please use the following guidelines:
SALE OF ARTWORK: Exhibits
We encourage artwork sold to remain in the exhibit until it closes. We also ask that artists be flexible if a piece of their work is sold and the purchaser wishes to take it on the day of the sale. The artist will be called to bring in another piece of work.
All artwork must be paid for at the time of purchase. Red dot will indicate sold work.
The MAA office may be authorized by the exhibitor to negotiate a reduced price on any item.
SALE OF WORK: Gift Shop
Fine art, photography, sculpture, cards, crafts, jewelry, by MAA artists may be for sale in the gift shop with availability of space. Intake forms must be submitted with artwork and cards. Forms are available in the gift shop.
Submission for paintings — framed or plastic wrapped — for gift shop:
1. 3 pieces submitted for 3 months
2. After 3 months, work not sold will need to be picked up. Artists will be notified when it is time to pick up work (by telephone or email. If not picked up within the next month, work will become property of MAA.
Submission for Cards
1. All cards & box sets must be individually marked with price.
COMMISSION and SALES TAX
The MAA is to receive 30% of the gross sales price of any item sold in the gift shop or galleries, or negotiated for sale later, or sold as a result of an exhibit. The artist will receive 70%.
All sales must be made through and recorded by the MAA gift shop. A 5% tax is collected on each sale.
Every effort is made to pay artists for their work within the month after the sale.
Please make every effort to notify the staff prior to bringing in your work for sale.
MAA HOURS
MAA is open everyday except Monday. Although we have posted retail hours, we are usually in earlier and are available to customers for purchases in the gift shop and galleries as well for submissions by our artist members for the gift shop.
Retail: Tues.-Fri., 12–4, Sat. 12–4, Sun. 1–5pm (Winter)
Tues.–Sat., 11–5, Sun. 1–5pm (Summer)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone: 781-631-2608 Email: info@marbleheadarts.org
Website: www.marbleheadarts.org
Deborah Greel, Director — Email: DeborahG(at)marbleheadarts.org
May Britt Wang, Assistant to the Director, Email: info@marbleheadarts.org