Rules of Entry

*Submission to Art in the West is by invitation only. A submission does not constitute an acceptance of the work for the exhibition.  

*Up to five (5) works by each artist may be submitted for consideration in the exhibition. To engage the next generation of art enthusiasts and  donors, we encourage you to submit miniatures or lower price point artwork for consideration. (Please see sales trends below).  

*Art submitted for Art in the West must be original and completed within the last three (3) years.  

*Type of Sale: The event is a silent auction wall sale utilizing an online bidding platform that opens with a minimum bid (determined by the artist, not to exceed the declared value). The Museum will offer a “buy-it-now” option throughout the exhibition period for a fixed-price of 200% of the declared value.  

*Terms of Sale: A 50% commission will be retained by the High Desert Museum on all two-dimensional artworks sold. The Museum will retain 30% on three-dimensional artwork. Artists are given the option to donate 100% of sales. The same artist commission percentage applies regardless of the sale price 

*Eligible Media: Oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, pastel, pen & ink, charcoal, etching, woodcut/block, stone lithograph, serigraph, photography, bronze/metal sculpture, ceramic sculpture, wood sculpture, stone sculpture, mixed-media works, fiber/textile arts, basketry, beadwork or glass, digital art, non-traditional practices and methodologies. *Digital Art must be original work that is able to be displayed in a physical gallery. Ineligible Works: Fine art prints are allowed, but not giclées, or wet paintings. Any works considered unstable or in poor condition upon delivery are not acceptable, will not be displayed and will be returned to the artist at their cost. 

*Size Limitations: Maximum weight for framed artwork is 50 pounds. 

*Installation Requirements: Two-dimensional works (except for wrapped canvas) must be framed and completely prepared for hanging with all hardware attached. Please indicate orientation on the back of the artwork if necessary. Glass or Plexiglas must cover works on paper. All works must be exhibit-ready. 

*Artwork Delivery: All accepted artwork, regardless of delivery mode, must be boxed and suitable for shipment to winning bidder 

*Artist biography specifications: In 150 words or less, please include, your name, cultural background, preferred medium, training and/or artistic achievements. Biographies should be written in 3rd person and in complete sentences as these will be published on your artwork bidding site. (this is not an artist’s statement). 

Shipping: Shipping the artwork(s) to the Museum is the responsibility of the artist and artists are responsible for insurance during shipment to Museum. Any artwork that is not sold will be returned at the expense of the artist. If an artist does not arrange for the return of the work within thirty (30) business days from the closing date for the exhibition, the artist forfeits the piece to the Museum.  

Liability: Shipped artwork(s) must be sent in substantial, reusable packing materials. Unless the artist elects to maintain his/her own insurance, the High Desert Museum will insure the object(s) under its insurance policy for the insurance value indicated in the entry form against all risks of physical loss or damage from any external cause while on location during the period of the exhibition. Entry into this exhibition constitutes the agreement to all conditions set forth in this prospectus. 

Promotion: By submitting artworks, the artist gives the High Desert Museum permission to publish and exhibit such artworks for publicity and promotional purposes. Artwork(s) may be photographed and reproduced on the Museum’s website and related publications.