Information For Artists
Why Become an Arteco Artist?
Although the Arteco Gallery is not a "big city" art venue, it affords its artists many benefits.
Every Arteco artist will be offered at least one opportunity for a solo show during a three year period.
Every Arteco artist will be invited to participate in at least two juried shows during a three year period.
The Arteco Gallery sponsors an opening reception for every exhibition.
For every exhibition in which an Arteco artist participates, the Arteco Gallery will assume responsibility for:
- a professionally designed and printed poster announcing the exhibition and artist reception posted in at least 16 local hotels, B&Bs, shops, restaurants, art galleries, downtown kiosks and other tourist venues;
- a professionally designed and printed postcard announcing the exhibition and artist reception
- an e-vite to the artist reception
- advertisement in Maryland Life magazine
- advertisement in the Allegany County Getaway Guide 2008-2009.
- announcement of the exhibition in the (i) bimonthly Allegany Arts Council Newsletter; (ii) weekly Allegany Arts Council e-letter "ArtFlash"; (iii) events section of Western Maryland Tourism's website www.mdmountainside.com
- article and/or critical review of the exhibition published in the Cumberland Times-News and the Arteco Gallery website www.artecogallery.com
In addition, the Arteco Gallery is prepared to maintain an "Artist's Page" on www.artecogallery.com for every artist it represents. This page includes a photo of the artist, an artist statement, and images for up to five pieces of artwork.
In return, the Arteco Gallery expects artists to
- make artwork available for sale on a consignment basis
- agree that the gallery retain a commission of 40% of exhibition sales
- provide the gallery with his/her mailing list
- provide high quality images of their work
- contribute to the cost of maintaining the Artist's Page on the Arteco Gallery website ($20/month)
- cover the cost of postage for mailing post cards
If interested or would like more information, please fill out this form.