Guidelines for the Western Kansas Art “Hang-In” 2021
On Display From May 11, 2021 to June 12, 2021
The Art “Hang-In” Concept = All artwork will be “hung” as it comes in the door. Art will be “Hung” or placed in approximate order of arrival, hence the term “Hang-In”! Three-dimensional artwork will be displayed on tables, pedestals or enclosed vitrines as they come in the door. We will have a two day “hang-in” on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 10:00 AM to NOON, 1:00 PM to 4:00PM and Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 10:00 AM to NOON, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. We will close from NOON to 1:00 PM each day so staff can have a break and go to lunch! If you are unable to get your art to the Museum on Friday or Saturday, special appointments for Sunday, May 9th can be arranged. The art will then be on display for four weeks from Tuesday, May 11, 2021 through Saturday, June 12, 2021.
Important Instructions & Information
Fill out a Registration Form for each art piece. Please feel free to make share this link or make copies of the Registration Form and the Loan Agreement for family, friends or students who you think would like to participate. The Registration Forms include the information that will be needed to create the labels that will accompany your art piece. Please be as thorough as possible to convey the message you want visitors to know about you or your art so everyone can enjoy them.
HINT: If you are using Adobe Acrobat, click the Fill & Sign format to fill in the Registration Form and save it to your computer as the title of the piece. Do this for each art piece you want to exhibit. You can then email those forms to us attachments.
Please make sure you title each art piece!! Information to include in the “Story behind the piece” would be; why you chose to make this piece out of this particular media or why you chose to use this technique; what were you feeling when you creating it; why you chose this subject matter; was this the first time you chose this media or technique or do you predominately use the same for everything you create; do you do any other type of art; did you have a specific teacher or mentor that really changed your art and if so, is that represented in this piece, etc. Please attach a separate piece of paper if necessary.
An example of what to include in the “Description of Artwork”: Stone building reflecting shadows of surrounding trees – main interest is the old door with the stained-glass window. Technique should be descriptions such as: acrylic paint, watercolor, scratch board, ink, marker, colored pencil, etc.
Guidelines
■ All artwork will be accepted on a first-come, first-to-exhibit basis.
■ No reservations for space are required, nor will they be accepted.
■ A maximum of three works of art will be accepted per artist.
■ Artists must currently reside in western Kansas (any town west of Hays) and be at least 16 years of age to enter.
■ All artwork must be original to the artist and created within the last 5 years.
■ All artwork must be appropriate for all visitors including families & children.
■ All types of art and artists are encouraged to be a part of this exhibition. This includes, but not limited to: painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, woodcarving, mosaic, mixed media, jewelry, glass art, metal art, collage, weaving & textiles, computer art, graphic design, printmaking and more.
■ All hanging art is expected to be framed and have appropriate hanging device attached to the back. Textiles must have a hanging sleeve sewn to the back. If no hanging device is attached, artwork will not be accepted. If hanging device is not sufficient to accommodate the weight of the artwork and the artwork falls off the wall, Stauth Memorial Museum is not responsible for damages done to the artwork. The exhibitor will be called to come and correct the hanging problem or the work will be taken out of the exhibition.
■ A Loan Agreement Form must be signed for all artwork to be accepted into this exhibition. Museum staff will have this form for all participants at check-in and it must be signed by the artist before any items are accepted for display. No art will be accepted into the exhibit by anyone other than the artist.
■ All artwork will be released after the exhibition closes on Saturday, June 12th at 4:30PM, on Monday, June 14, 2021 or no later than 4:30 PM Tuesday, June 15, 2021 during regular business hours or by special appointment. Artwork will be released to the artist as per the original Loan Agreement or the person authorized by the artist indicated on the documents when the art was checked in for the exhibit.
■ Pre-registration is helpful, but not required, nor does it save you a space in the exhibit. If you would like to pre-register your three art pieces, please download the form HERE or call (620) 846-2527 so we can include you in the mailing for the information packet that will be mailed closer to the exhibit. It will include information about delivery/pick-up of your art for the exhibit and a the Loan Agreement for you to read prior to bringing your art to the Museum! You may email your Registration Forms and Loan Agreement to stauthedu@yahoo.com, stauthm@ucom.net or fax them to 620.846.2810.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to talk with Stauth Memorial Museum staff or call the Director at 620-846-2527.
You can view, download and fill out the registration form here: Art Hang-In Registration Form
You can view and download the sample loan agreement form here: Loan Agreement