Frequently Asked Questions
Q- Will works exhibited be available for sale? If so, who will handle sales?
A- Sales will be handled by Scott, Chrystyne, and potentially up to three other exhibit
representatives as needed. Or you can be present at the exhibit(s) to represent
yourself.
Q- What will be the charge for handling sales - fee, commission, ...?
A- 25% if handled by an exhibit representative, nothing if you are present to
represent yourself.
Q- How will the artist be paid, and when?
A- Artist will be paid within 3-4 weeks of payment receipt. (often earlier if the check
from purchaser clears sooner. Last year two artists were paid for purchases at the
opening when they attended the closing.)
Q- Will there be prizes? If so, what are they - awards, money, ...?
A- As of this time no prizes are awarded... Juring places work in one of the two
locations, any work deemed inappropriate to the theme or quality required will be
rejected.
Q- Concerning the requirement that artists assist in hanging and
dismantling the show, Does this limit artists to the Northeast
Illinois/Northwest Indiana region?
A- Artists from beyond the local area(s) are allowed to ship work with any
applicable hanging specifications. Work must be ready to hang with appropriate
hanging wire and eyehooks or other as discussed with exhibit director.
Q- What happens if I'm not accepted?
A- In the event that any entry is returned unaccepted, the explanation along with a refund of your entry payment (minus a $20 processing fee) will be returned to your provided address information. You should send samples to the HAE director for prior screening if your in amateur status or unsure.
Q- Can it be waived for artists who are too distant for that to be economical?
A- Yes.
Q- If so, what arrangements have been made for receiving and for
repacking and shipping submissions?
A-Works can be delivered to the accepted exhibit location or to the exhibit mailing
address as as arranged with artist and director/producer.
Q- Will artists receive a mailing list of people interested in their work?
A-Artists are notified of any interested parties. IF the artist has not been present to
represent the exhibit representatives will followup on art purchase leads. A guest list
is posted at entry to each exhibit. For a small fee ($10), artists may purchase a
retroactive guest mailing list. Client contact information is available to artists free of
charge for the purpose of keeping history on sold artwork.
Q- Is there a blanket insurance for the exhibit space?
A-Yes.Both exhibit spaces are covered by minimum liablity insurance at present.
Both spaces also provide onsite staff. There is a regular gallery staff or HAE staff person during
open hours.
Q- Or are artists required to insure their own works?
Artists may want to insure their work for : a) shipping, b) exhibit, c) return shipping
as needed. This is not required but exhibit representatives do not accept liablity for
works beyond existing insurance.
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