Artists (emerging or established), 18 years of age or older, living in Wisconsin, are invited to enter 2D original artworks.
Submission Fee
$27 Volunteer Member
$38 Member
$43 Non-member
Membership begins at $40 per year and entitles artist to several benefits. Please contact Impressions Gallery for membership details.
Calendar
July 18-August 17: Call for Artists’ Submissions
August 17 (midnight): Submission Deadline
August 24: Artist Notification (sent via email)
September 3-4: Art Drop Off (10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. each day)
September 6: Exhibition Opening Night 4:00-8:00pm
January 4, 2026: Exhibition Closes
January 5-6, 2026: Artwork Pick-up between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 pm
Requirements for Entry
Submissions must be original, reproductions of originals in any form (including giclee) are not eligible
Artwork must be a single piece, diptychs or triptychs are not eligible
Artwork dimensions must not exceed 45” wide x 45” in height (framed dimensions)
Each artist may submit two pieces of art
Entry Process
Please have your submission images, image details (title, dimensions, medium, price) a biography, a profile picture and a credit card ready (online secure payment) to complete your submission. See video below for assistance with your submission.
Images
All submission images must be direct-facing and cropped, submissions should present with no matting or frame surrounding the piece
Images should be in sharp focus with color as accurate as possible
Images must be uploaded in correct orientation (portrait, landscape)
File size must be less than 4MB
Images must be in .jpg format, 300dpi
Images must be named as follows: artist name_title_medium
Selection
All .jpg or .png images will be viewed by the jury as a “blind file.” No artist names will be included, but size and medium will be included. All images will be scored by the jury utilizing a rubric. If an accepted work is not an original upon arrival to the gallery, or is not accurately depicted in the .jpg submitted, or is improperly framed or wired (see Artwork Requirements section for wiring details) – it may be eliminated from the exhibition by the curator.
Artwork Requirements
Accepted art must be delivered to the gallery during the timeframes requested. If there is an issue with said timing, please contact the gallery to schedule an alternate delivery time. All packing and transportation packaging must be removed by the artist at delivery, and taken with them
Accepted artwork must be labeled on the back. Label details required are:
Artist Name
Title
Dimensions (framed)
Medium
Price
Artwork must be wired. No sawtooth hangers will be accepted.
Impressions Fine Art Gallery reserves the right to refuse any art piece that is damaged, not properly framed, or fails to meet the eligibility and entry requirements
Artwork may not be removed prior to exhibition closing date (see calendar)
The Gallery team will handle artwork in a professional manner and with great care; however, the Impressions Fine Art Gallery, it’s team and Blue Harbor Resort will not be held liable for loss or damage to artwork while on premises or during it’s transportation to and from the Gallery. We recommend that all artists (at their expense) properly insure their art against loss or damage
Sale of Art
All art must be for sale
The Gallery retains 45% commission for non-members, 40% commission for Members and 30% for Volunteer Members) and the retail price should reflect this assigned commission
At the end of each month, sales will be summarized and respective artist’s commissions generated via check and mailed (eg- end of September sales checks will be issued the first week of October)
Exhibition Agreement
At the time of artwork delivery, each artist will be asked to sign an Exhibition Agreement. The agreement will be sent to artists upon acceptance for review. Hard copies will be available for signature when delivering art to Impressions Fine Art Gallery.
User Entry Process Tutorial
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