Museum Members’ Art Show:

Sponsored and Hosted by

October 30, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Important Dates:

10/21/2024: Registration deadline

10/28/2024 Drop off art at Commonwealth Senior Living

10/30/2024 Opening Reception*

1/31/2025 Close

2/3/2025 Pick up art at Commonwealth

*Note: The reception will be held at Commonwealth Senior Living

Members’ Art Show

The Montgomery Museum of Art & History in collaboration with Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg is pleased to host the Montgomery Museum Members’ Show!

We invite all Members of the Montgomery Museum to submit artwork to be exhibited at Commonwealth Senior Living in Christiansburg.

Fees

Please note this exhibit is for Museum members only. To join, click HERE.

Registration is free. Up to three (3) pieces may be submitted.

Show Parameters
2D Artworks that will hang on the wall that are family-appropriate will be accepted. Maximum size is 30”x40”. No 3D art for this show, since it will be held at Commonwealth Senior Living where there is wheelchair traffic. This is a non-juried show. However, the Museum reserves the right to reject art that does not adhere to these conditions.  This show will be installed on October 29th.

Event Location

This exhibit will be hosted by Commonwealth Senior Living, 201 Wheatland Ct NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

All participating artists will be promoted on social media, the Museum website, press releases, and other marketing efforts.

25% commission is taken from any artwork sold . This will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association at the request of the staff at Commonwealth Senior Living

    • All work must be original and should be recent work. No copies, patterns or prints (except for photographic prints).

    • Pieces cannot be accepted that are too large to fit

    • The Visual Arts Advisory Committee reserves the right to limit the quantity of pieces exhibited, based on space available.

    • Artwork must be framed and look professional. Canvases with staples are not permitted when installing artwork. Gallery wrapped canvases are acceptable. Shrink-wrapped art is not acceptable except from students

    • It is expected that the artwork on exhibit will be for sale. Exceptions may be made by the Visual arts Advisory Committee. The Museum retains 25% commission on the sale of all artwork during the show which will be donated to Alzheimer's Association. All sales will be handled by the Museum.

    • Each piece must have an attached label on the back with the artist name and contact information as well as the title of the work, medium, date, and retail price.

  • Exhibitors agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, The Montgomery Museum of Art & History, and/or their officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, heirs and assigns, from all liability, costs, damages and attorneys’ fees resulting from or relating to any claims in any way connected with this Event. This provision extends to damages, including but not limited to theft, breakage, vandalism, accident or any other damages caused by the Client and/or guests or attendees in connection with this Event. The Montgomery Museum of Art and History assumes no responsibility for any food, beverages, artwork, and/or any other items whatsoever brought by anyone to the Event prior to, during, or after the Event.

  • Your artwork is insured for the retail price you have listed on the piece. The coverage is in effect during installations, exhibit, and removal. The Museum is not responsible for artwork in transit and is not responsible for actions of any Museum guest who may damage the artwork

  • All sales will be handled by the Museum. . A check for all work sold (minus the commission) will be issued within two weeks after the end of the exhibit. The Museum will be responsible for the sales tax on any items sold during the exhibit. Personal taxes are the responsibility of the exhibitor.