Charlotte Studio Artists (CSA)

Submission Guidelines for Exhibitions at CSA

• Entry Guidelines: Please read all submission guidelines carefully. Incomplete applications or entries that do not follow the guidelines may not be accepted.

o Open to all artists — emerging, established, and self-taught

o CSA membership is not required

o Artists should be 18 years old or older

o IF YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS OLD: To participate in this exhibition artist must provide parental contact information and provide signed parental consent when art work is dropped off.

Important:
Applications must be complete and follow all submission guidelines. Entries that are incomplete or do not comply with the stated guidelines will not be accepted for consideration. The CSA Exhibits Committee reserves the right to reject any artwork that does not meet the stated requirements or guidelines.

Entry Fee

o $25 for each artwork (non-refundable entry fee)

Artwork Size Requirements

o 2D Artwork
Maximum size 36”W x 48”H including frame

o 3D Artwork (pedestal work)
Maximum size 18”W x 18”D x 36”H

o Floor sculptures, Diptychs and Triptychs will be considered case-by-case by the Exhibits Committee

The combined work (multi-panel artwork) must not exceed 48" in height or36" in width and must be listed as one artwork with a single title andprice.

Hanging Requirements

All 2D artwork must be wired with D-rings and ready to hang

The following will not be accepted:                        

o Eye screws

o Keyhole hangers

o Sawtooth hangers

Failure to provide proper hanging hardware may result in rejection from the exhibition.

Safety Requirements

o Artwork may not contain toxic, flammable, or hazardous materials.

o Artwork must not endanger visitors in any way.

o Any artwork requiring electricity must use properly grounded 3-prong GFCI plugs.

Sales

CSA does not take a commission: Artists receive 100% of proceeds from the sale of their artwork during the exhibition.

Artists must provide at least one payment method for collectors (QR code for Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, etc.). The QR code should be uploaded on the submission form.

In support of our collectors and patrons, artists are strongly encouraged to price their work for sale rather than submit NFS pieces.

Exhibition Terms

Artwork will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.

CSA will verify payment with the artist before artwork is released to collector at take-down.

Artwork Pickup

Unsold artwork must be picked up within 30 days of exhibition closing.

Artwork not retrieved within that timeframe becomes property of Charlotte Studio Artists.

Eligibility

All artwork must be original and created entirely by the submitting artist.

Digital art is accepted.

The following will not be accepted:

o Reproductions or prints (except original photographs)

o AI-generated imagery

Liability

Charlotte Studio Artists will exercise reasonable care in handling and displaying artwork. However, CSA is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage while artwork is in transit, on display, or during installation or removal. Artists are encouraged to insure their work if desired.