Solo/Group/Featured Artist Exhibition Contact

Opportunity for current active members in good standing for a minimum of the last 2 years to have their work showcased in our gallery for a 4 week show.

Fee is $500

Artist must be present to assist the gallery team on install day. 

All artwork must be properly framed or gallery wrapped with no visible staples and ready for hanging with wires. Sawtooth hangers will not be accepted on works larger than 8". EAG reserves the right to reject any artwork not ready for hanging. 

Artist must provide an inventory list and labels for each piece of artwork. Title labels must include: title of artwork, medium, year completed and artist’s name. Artist must provide an Artist Statement / Biography, CV / Resume to display within the space and submit this info for use on promotional materials. 

'Cash and carry' option: The artist may elect to offer items for sale as ‘cash and carry’ such as prints, cards, or other merchandise related to their exhibit and may use the display case and/or print bins. These items may not exceed 10 unique sku’s/price point entries and inventory may not be adjusted without prior approval from the museum staff. All items offered as ‘cash and carry’ must be neatly packaged and clearly labeled for sale. An additional inventory list for ‘cash and carry’ items would be required and include accurate quantities for each sku submitted. 

All artwork must be removed on the scheduled show removal date. A $50 per day fee will be charged for any work left in the Gallery after the date set for pick up. All artwork, even if sold, must remain hanging in the Gallery for the duration of the show. 

Solo artists are responsible for 12 hours of staffing the Gallery during the exhibit. Coordinate your Gallery staffing time with the Gallery Representative Chairperson. 

Opening reception: Coordinate with the Gallery Chair and the Hospitality Chair regarding the specifics of your reception. If you choose to have a reception, you must be present during your reception. Food is not permitted in the Gallery. A table will be set up outside the Gallery in the Museum lobby for reception refreshments.  Upon request, EAG will provide non-alcoholic beverages and simple refreshments not to exceed $50. You shall provide at your cost, any additional beverages and refreshments, including a licensed alcoholic beverage server, if any alcoholic beverages are to be served.

Commissions: Sales of artwork will be processed through the Elmhurst Art Museum. A red dot will be placed on the label for the sold piece. A commission of 40% of the sale price will be due upon sale of all artwork sold during your show. The commission is split evenly between the EAG and the Elmhurst Art Museum.  Your 60% share of the sale proceeds will be paid to you by the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild within 60 days of the date of the closing of the show.

A contract will be provided upon acceptance for you to review and approve of the terms. Payment in full will be expected upon completion and submission of the signed contract. 

If you are interested in hosting an exhibition in the EAG gallery please contact gallery.exhibits@elmhurstartistsguild.org