Artist application
for exhibition at
Marshall Area Fine Arts Council
Marshall, Minnesota
Gallery and the Exhibition Process
The Marshall Area Fine Arts Council Gallery is a storefront building with an exhibit gallery and gift shop that is open to the public in Downtown Marshall. MAFAC’s goal is to showcase and share the work of Southwest Minnesota regional artists, to provide exposure and recognition for the artists, and to provide an outlet for selling work, if desired. We encourage both established and emerging artists to take advantage of the opportunity to have an exhibit in solo, duo, or group format.
The exhibition selection committee will focus on the quality of the work and the artist, regardless of the level of formal training or education in the arts. We strive to provide balance in diversity both for exhibit topics and in media. The majority of work included in our exhibits has not been shown before in Marshall. Our gallery can display approximately 20 works of art, depending on size of individual pieces.
Artists are now able to complete and update an Exhibit Application online. We must have the completed application along with the photos and downloads requested before we will consider a candidate for a show. Apply as soon as you can as the whole exhibition schedule is typically set between six months to a year in advance. Completeness is very important. Decisions are usually made in January for a new schedule that starts in the following June and runs 12 months. In general, a show will run five to six weeks in length.
If your artwork does not meet MAFAC’s standard of quality for exhibition, you will be notified so that you can do more work, update your application and reapply if you wish to be considered again.
Any pieces of art that are sold during an exhibition or at the adjoining Gift Shop require a signed artist agreement. MAFAC receives 25% of the purchase price for all items sold. Payments are made to the artists approximately 7 - 10 days following the end of the month the sales are made and funds are received.
The Marshall Area Fine Arts Council Gallery is a storefront building with an exhibit gallery and gift shop that is open to the public in Downtown Marshall. MAFAC’s goal is to showcase and share the work of Southwest Minnesota regional artists, to provide exposure and recognition for the artists, and to provide an outlet for selling work, if desired. We encourage both established and emerging artists to take advantage of the opportunity to have an exhibit in solo, duo, or group format.
The exhibition selection committee will focus on the quality of the work and the artist, regardless of the level of formal training or education in the arts. We strive to provide balance in diversity both for exhibit topics and in media. The majority of work included in our exhibits has not been shown before in Marshall. Our gallery can display approximately 20 works of art, depending on size of individual pieces.
Artists are now able to complete and update an Exhibit Application online. We must have the completed application along with the photos and downloads requested before we will consider a candidate for a show. Apply as soon as you can as the whole exhibition schedule is typically set between six months to a year in advance. Completeness is very important. Decisions are usually made in January for a new schedule that starts in the following June and runs 12 months. In general, a show will run five to six weeks in length.
If your artwork does not meet MAFAC’s standard of quality for exhibition, you will be notified so that you can do more work, update your application and reapply if you wish to be considered again.
Any pieces of art that are sold during an exhibition or at the adjoining Gift Shop require a signed artist agreement. MAFAC receives 25% of the purchase price for all items sold. Payments are made to the artists approximately 7 - 10 days following the end of the month the sales are made and funds are received.
How to Apply
Step 1: Download the Application, fill it out completely, and save it to a file
Step 1: Download the Application, fill it out completely, and save it to a file
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Option One: If you have Microsoft Word, click on the button to the right that says “Application Word.” Save the download and fill in the blanks completely.
Option Two: If you don’t have access to Microsoft Word, click on the button to the right that says “Application PDF.” Fill in the blanks by hand, writing clearly. You will need to scan and upload the PDF file to your computer. |
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Step 2: Items to be submitted
1. Your Application
2. Artist statement, one paragraph, in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF file
3. Newspaper articles about you or your art, if available. These should be scanned and attached as a PDF file
4. Five digital images of your work as a JPG file. Each should be between 1 and 3 megapixels per image and include (1) Title, (2) Medium, (3) Year completed, and (4) Size in inches.
5. Resume, one page, in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF
Formatting and sending files
All items must be submitted as any of the following: .doc, .docx, .pdf, or .jpg.
Your files and emails will have a unique file identifier that is created using your last name, month and year you are submitting your application, and the name of the file or upload. It is:
/first 4 letters of last name/ - /month & year of application/ - /name of file or upload/
For example, if Bobby Warhol sends his application in April 2016 he will name his files as follows:
warh-042016-application
warh-042016-news articles
warh-042016-resume
warh-042016-artist statement
warh-042016-works
If you need to create more than one file for any of the items needed, you can name them
-works1, -works2, etc.
2. Artist statement, one paragraph, in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF file
3. Newspaper articles about you or your art, if available. These should be scanned and attached as a PDF file
4. Five digital images of your work as a JPG file. Each should be between 1 and 3 megapixels per image and include (1) Title, (2) Medium, (3) Year completed, and (4) Size in inches.
5. Resume, one page, in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF
Formatting and sending files
All items must be submitted as any of the following: .doc, .docx, .pdf, or .jpg.
Your files and emails will have a unique file identifier that is created using your last name, month and year you are submitting your application, and the name of the file or upload. It is:
/first 4 letters of last name/ - /month & year of application/ - /name of file or upload/
For example, if Bobby Warhol sends his application in April 2016 he will name his files as follows:
warh-042016-application
warh-042016-news articles
warh-042016-resume
warh-042016-artist statement
warh-042016-works
If you need to create more than one file for any of the items needed, you can name them
-works1, -works2, etc.
Step 3: Upload and send to MAFAC
Attach your items to one or more emails. In the subject line put your unique file name (see example below).
Subject: warh-042016
Send your emails to: [email protected] or click the button below that says "Email Application."
Subject: warh-042016
Send your emails to: [email protected] or click the button below that says "Email Application."
Step 4: Fill out the survey
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Your feedback will help us improve this process. Download the survey and return it to MAFAC by any of the following methods:
• Drop off at MAFAC, 109 N 3rd Street, Downtown Marshall • Email to [email protected] • Mail to MAFAC, PO Box 531, Marshall MN 56258 (for anonymity, use this method) |
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Questions and follow up
Please contact MAFAC at 507-532-5463 if you have questions. For technical questions regarding the online process ask for Karen Yant. For questions regarding the Exhibit program you may leave a message for the Exhibit Committee Chair.
