Creative Playground

More Artists Information

Things for teams to discuss/consider prior to applying:

• Who will keep the completed work? (are multiples an option? shared expenses?)
• Will your work be for sale? How will the proceeds be divided? 
• Application fee: $30 for up to two entries per team.
• Artwork entered must be original, crafted by the artists in 2025 and not shown in a previous Wisconsin Craft event. 

Jury Process

Artwork will not be juried in the traditional sense. However, the exhibition committee and Alverno College gallery staff reserve the right to reject work that is poorly constructed or whose content is inappropriate for the gallery setting. All work should be professionally presented (see gallery specifics below).

Transportation

Wisconsin Craft will facilitate carpooling of art to Alverno College among participating artists. We cannot guarantee that there will be someone from your region who will be able to transport your art. Please make your offer to transport art or make your request for transportation on your application. 

Awards

Voting will take place at the opening! A total of $1,000 in prizes will be awarded.

Delivery of Art Work

Alverno College is not responsible for damage or theft of artwork while in transit. Work will be inspected at the time of check-in to the gallery. Any damage observed will be recorded and reported to the artist immediately.

The gallery uses a suspension hanging system. All work for the wall must be wired for hanging (no saw tooth hangers) before delivery. If your work does not allow for wiring, it will be shown on a display stand on a pedestal.
Exception: Fiber works can be suspended from the ceiling if hung with a dowel.

The gallery will create the artist tombstones, advertise, and install the exhibit, and will serve light snacks during the opening reception.

An intake form and labels for the work will be provided to accepted artists. This form must accompany your work at time of delivery or with your shipment.

Work can be delivered in person on Friday January 30th and Saturday January 31st from 11 am-3 pm. If you are unable to deliver during these times, contact the gallery director by email.

You may also ship your work to arrive between Monday January 26th Friday January 30th. Gallery staff will unpackaged your art as they take a video to record any damage to artwork in transit.

Work shipped to the Gallery will be shipped back to the artist using the packing materials that it arrived in. The artist must provide a prepaid return shipping label for USPS, FedEx or UPS, or make arrangements to have the work picked up by the carrier.

Artwork Pick Up

Artworks must be picked up on: Saturday, March 14th from 11am-3 pm

Insurance

All artwork is covered by insurance while on the Gallery’s premises. The insurance value is considered to be the cost of materials plus the artist’s time. This does not include any retail markup. Please fill in this amount on your intake sheets. Please note: This insurance statement may change as the Gallery is investigating a new policy.

Sales

Artists may offer their work for sale or may choose not to by indicating NFS. If a patron wants to purchase your artwork, Gallery staff will record the name and contact information and forward the information to you. Alverno College is not involved in the sales of artwork.

Commissions: Alverno Art & Cultures Gallery does accept donations but not required if an artwork is sold. Neither Alverno College or Wisconsin Craft will take a commission.

Conditions & Liability

It is to be understood that no artwork may be removed from the exhibit by the artist once it has been submitted to the show. Alverno College retains the right to reject any works of art that are deemed to be inappropriate. The Gallery shall have the right to use the works or reproductions of same for catalogue and promotional use. The submission of entries constitutes acceptance of all conditions outlined in these guidelines