Jury Process

Pre-Submission Checklist

1. BHA Membership You must be a current member of the Beaufort Historical Association at the Contributor level ($35) or higher before submitting.
2. Original Artwork Only All submitted work must be original. The gallery does not accept:

• Reproductions
• Prints, including limited-edition prints
• Canvas-wrapped prints or giclées
• Craft kit items (original fine crafts only)

3. Display Standards

All work must meet the following standards before submission:

Wrapped Gallery Paintings

• Canvas edges must be greater than 1 inch deep. If 7/8 inch or smaller, the painting must be framed.
• Canvas edges deeper than 7/8 inch must be painted with either a solid color or as an extension of the painting.

Framed Work

• Frames and glass must be clean and sturdy.
• Use metal or plastic-coated metal wire for hanging. Monofilament is not accepted.
• Sawtooth hangers are not accepted.

Matted Work

• All matted work must be covered with shrinkwrap or acetate sleeves.

Notecards

• Single cards must be in fitted sleeves, not sandwich bags.
• Multiple packs must be in clear boxes or fitted sleeves, not sandwich bags.

Three-Dimensional Work

• Three-dimensional pieces are limited by available space and may be placed in storage until needed. The number of pieces permitted per artist is determined on a case-by-case basis by the Art Gallery Committee.

Display Duration

• Items displayed for over one year must be removed, or they become property of the gallery and may be used as donations for BHA auctions and fundraisers.

Submission Guidelines

Walk-in jury submissions are not accepted. Work must be delivered to the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery at least one day before the scheduled quarterly jury meeting.

Jury meetings are held on the third Monday of January, April, July, and October.

Submit three to five pieces that demonstrate the variety and quality of your work. Art is judged on the artist’s overall body of work. You will be notified of the jury’s decision after the meeting.

Jury Application Form

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