Complete list of requirements for MCA exhibit submitted work:
Calls to Artists: MCA will issue Calls to Artists 30-60 days prior to the deadline for submission. Calls will be issued through ArtCall, with a targeted email to members and through MCA online platforms. Artists may also visit www.mcaocala.org/calls-to-artists to learn of upcoming shows and opportunities.
Subject Matter: All submitted pieces should not be offensive or controversial and must be suitable for a family-friendly gallery audience and public City building.
Media: MCA’s exhibits are open to any media including, but by no means limited to traditional drawing, glass, printmaking, digital/new media, photography, sculpture, painting, installation, etc. If piece requires special installation, the artist is responsible for installation following Gallery Director’s guidance, and providing all materials the piece may require for exhibition.
Submission Dates: Submission dates are indicated in the Call to Artists. If you have specific questions, need clarification regarding dates or if you can’t make any of the listed dates, please contact the Gallery Director immediately to establish alternatives.
Submission Format: Artists must register their work via ArtCall, along with contact info, title of artwork, dimensions, price information and any additional required information. Once reviewed and approved by the Gallery Committee, artists may bring in only pre-approved pieces of original art on the date listed in the Call to Artists. All pieces should include a Submission Receipt from ArtCall with artists’ contact & artwork info. The required size for this exhibit is up to 20“ in any direction. Works that exceed the 20” inch limit will be automatically disqualified and will not be included in the exhibition.
Limitations: All 2D work must be properly wired with suitable hanging mechanisms to support its weight, and must be “gallery ready”, either framed or created on a gallery wrapped canvas. If work is not gallery ready, it will not be accepted. All 3D work must be assembled by the artist. Artist is responsible for installing their 3D piece, unless otherwise specified by Gallery Director. All work must be original, no giclee’s or reproductions. Please do not re-submit work that has already been shown in a previous exhibit at The Brick City Center for the Arts or anywhere around Ocala/Metro. All work must be completed before submission. Any work that is not yet dry or incomplete will not be accepted.
Sales: All work that is shown must be for sale, split 70% to the artist and 30% to MCA. All work that is shown at ‘The Brick’ must be for sale, no exceptions. Price is determined by the artist.
Liability: MCA’s Gallery Director will take great care in handling artworks for exhibition. Marion Cultural Alliance and its staff/volunteers are not liable for any damage that may occur. In order to promote the sale of art in the gallery, MCA requests your permission to use images of your art placed in our newsletter, website, social media sites, or any other promotional material including posters, banners, brochures, invitations, and postcards. The title of your work and your name will be included with each use of your image. Protection of intellectual property rights in the arts is of paramount importance to every artist. Therefore, Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc. (MCA). reserves the right to reject and return any piece that in the sole discretion of MCA would potentially infringe on any existing copyrights, trademarks, and trade dress.
Shipping: The artist is responsible for shipping costs to and from The Brick and must ensure delivery by the established drop-off date. Any art received after will not be included.
Post Show Pick Up: Accepted artwork must remain in the Gallery through the designated end of the show and must be picked up by the date established in the Call to Artists. If an Artist cannot make the pick-up dates, arrangements must be made with GD before the end of the show. Any work left at ‘The Brick’ for over 30 days without prior consent from the GD will be considered a donation and will become property of MCA.
Exhibition Selection Process: Selection of work is at the discretion of the Gallery Director & Gallery Advisory Committee. We reserve the right to reject work for the exhibition that does not meet the above requirements or does not match the intent of the exhibit. Artists will be notified via email after the review process is complete. Placement of your piece in the gallery is up to the Gallery Director, no exceptions. If you wish to discuss something related to your piece, please contact the Gallery Director via email.
