Marblehead Arts Association Galleries

With four galleries changing monthly, exhibiting over 1200 works of art annually, you’ll find art which moves you here at the Marblehead Arts Association. Attend our monthly gallery openings for great art, good food, and a chance to meet artists and art lovers from all over the North Shore. Our galleries are open Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from noon to 5pm, Saturday, 10–5pm or by appointment.

New Member Exhibit · February 11–26
Opening Reception: Sunday, February 12, 2–4pm

New Member Exhibit:: This annual exhibit showcases the work of artists who were juried into the Marblehead Arts in 2011.
Dates of Exhibit:: Opens Saturday, February 12 and runs through Sunday, February 26. Opening reception is on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2–4pm. We ask each new member exhibitor to bring an appetizer to the opening reception, such as cheese and crackers, and a bottle of wine to share.
(Make sure to invite all of your friends & family!)
Take-In Date:: Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 2–4pm and 7–8pm. There is no fee for submission.
Hanging Exhibit:: Friday, Feb. 10, noon–4pm (need volunteers if you can help with hanging the exhibit)
Pick-up Date/ End of Exhibit:: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 12–5pm. It is important that you pick up on this date the next exhibit will be installed that week. If you cannot pick up on that date please call the office to make arrangements.
Pick-up Date for Work not included in the show:: Friday, Feb. 3, notified by phone or email.
Criteria for Work:: Please bring in five pieces of work. Due to space restrictions we may not be able to show all five pieces.

All work must be framed and wired. No wet paintings will be accepted.
A signed exhibit form must be completed for each piece and submitted by the artist when the artwork is brought into the MAA. Copies of the exhibit forms can be downloaded from the website (see links in sidebar on left).
All 2 dimensional works MUST have screw eyes and wire across the back of the work for hanging. MAA has the right to reject work that does not comply with this.
The MAA has a limited number of pedestals available; sculptors should provide their own pedestals or check with staff about availability.

Download info on the Marblehead Arts 2012 New England Juried Exhibit [Word doc]

Marblehead Arts 2012 New England Juried Exhibit
Opening Reception, Sunday, April 8, 2–4pm

Exhibit Title: “Zero to Ninety: the MAA Open”

For 90 years the Marblehead Arts Association’s doors and walls have been opened to artists from throughout New England, representing a diversity of style and media. We continue that tradition by celebrating our “Zero to Ninety” exhibit inviting artists, both MAA members and non-members, from around New England to participate.

Registration & artwork take-in:: Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St.,
Marblehead, MA 01945
Take-In Date:: Tuesday, April 3
Time:: 2–4pm and 7–8pm
Eligibility:: Open to New England Artists
Size:: Largest dimension on one side not to exceed 60 inches
Fees:: A non-refundable fee of $10 each up to 2 pieces
Pick up Artwork not accepted:: Artists will be notified by email if work is not accepted. Artwork not selected for the show must be picked up on Friday, April 6, 12–5pm. If you cannot pick up your work on that date please call the MAA, 781-631-2608, to make arrangements.
Artwork Pick-up, End of Exhibit:: Tuesday, May 1, 12–5pm and 7–8pm
Criteria:: All mediums are accepted. All submitted works must be original, available for sale, and not previously exhibited in an MAA show. All work must be properly framed or gallery wrapped (no clip-on frames or saw tooth hooks) and ready for hanging with a wire. A limited number of pedestals are available for sculptures.
Awards:: $500 in cash awards
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.
Volunteers:: If you would like to volunteer to help with the NE Juried Exhibit contact the MAA office at 781-631-2608 or Deborah Greel, DeborahG(at)marbleheadarts.org.
About the New England Juried Exhibit:: The New England Juried Exhibit is a prestigious exhibit presented in the King Hooper Mansion, historic home of the Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead, MA 01945. The exhibit includes New England artists and includes work in all mediums. The show will be open to the public from April 7–29. Opening Reception is Sunday, April 8, 2–4pm.

MAA Guidelines for Exhibiting in Group Shows

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 first 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

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

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.

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 email newsletter Hooper Happenings and on the website.

OPENING RECEPTION

The opening reception is usually held the first Sunday of the month from 2–4 p.m. MAA provides the refreshments and beverages for group shows.

GALLERY SALES

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 buyer wished to take it on the day of the sale. The artist will be called to bring in another piece of work to replace the piece that was sold. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PAID FOR AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. A red dot will indicate sold work.

COMMISSION and SALES TAX

The MAA receives 30% of the gross sales price of any item sold in the galleries. 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 a month after the sale.