Artist Guidelines and Agreement
Exhibition: Ten Years on the Cutting Edge
Dates: August 17 - November 2, 2025
Reception: Sunday, September 21, 2025 1-4pm
Arranged by: Contemporary Curator, Craig Bloodgood
Congratulations on being chosen to exhibit at the Art Complex Museum (ACM). These guidelines will help you in your preparation for your show. Please read them and contact Craig Bloodgood (craig@artcomplex.org) if you have any questions. Please fill out the information and
checklist on the last page. Please return one signed copy and keep a second for your own records. We look forward to showing your work, and having a successful exhibition.
1. Images and text –We require high resolution images of 2-3 works that will be in the exhibition one year prior to the exhibition opening date. (See checklist on last page for details.) These images will be used for our paid advertising, press releases, website, and other promotional materials. We prefer images of work that will be exhibited; however, if you are creating new work specifically for the exhibition, we will accept an image of other similar work. We also need your bio, your cv, and a statement about your work as it relates to the exhibition. These can always be updated as needed.
2. Press – The ACM will publicize your exhibit in the following ways:
• Through press releases to local and regional newspapers
• Through paid advertising and exhibition calendar listings in regional art publications
• Through our monthly online newsletter to our mailing list of supporters
• On the ACM website, artcomplex.org
The ACM is also a member of See Plymouth, the official tourism site of Plymouth County. If you have specific connections or leads pertaining to your work, please let them know about your exhibit, and coordinate your efforts with our Communications Coordinator, Lori LeDoux, (lori.ledoux@artcomplex.org).
3. Social Media – The ACM relies heavily on social media for publicity. We use both Facebook and Instagram, and each exhibit is the subject of multiple posts both before and during the exhibit. Please provide your website address and all associated social media names and hashtags.
4. Catalog – The ACM will not produce a catalog for this exhibition. If you produce your own catalog for the exhibition, you must have it approved by our Communications Coordinator, Lori LeDoux, before it is printed. We will have an envelope at the front desk and visitors can purchase your catalog with either cash or a check made out to you. We are not responsible for catalogs that are taken and not paid for.
5. Delivery of artwork – Getting artwork to and from the museum is the responsibility of the artist.
Shipped work must be received at the museum by Wednesday, August 6. Ship to 189 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA 02332, Fed Ex and UPS only. The Post office does not deliver to ourstreet address. Hand delivery is on Saturday and Sunday August 9&10 from 1-4PM. If you need to make other arrangements let Craig know. craig@artcomplex.org Work that will be shipped back must have a return address shipping label.
6. Installation of work – Artwork is placed and installed by ACM staff. Please do not ask us to paint, change wall colors, or do major construction for your work. We have a variety of pedestals for 3D work. Artists are encouraged to visit with the curatorial staff at the ACM prior to the exhibit to see the gallery space.
7. Framing requirements – All work must be framed uniformly and wired to hang. Large size work (over 36") may be put under plexi (supplied by artist). A damage release waiver must cover any pieces too large to protect.
8. Lighting – To protect your work as well as our own, the ACM lights to AMA standards:
• 5-10 foot-candles for works on paper
• 10-15 foot-candles for oils and photography and wood
• 15-20 foot-candles for ceramics and stone
11. Takedown – Work may be picked up at the close of the show on Sunday, November 2nd from 4-6 or Monday, November 3rd from 9-4. Unclaimed work becomes the property of the ACM after 1 year and will be treated as an unconditional gift. If you need to make other arrangements let Craig know. craig@artcomplex.org If you have shipped to us we will send it back the week of November 16 th .
12. Stipends – The ACM does not give stipends to artists in group exhibitions.
13. Receptions – All exhibitions have receptions provided by the ACM. Generally, they occur on Sundays from 1:00 -4:00 PM on the weekend following installation. Some artists will share receptions with other exhibitions. In addition, you may be asked to speak to our volunteers or provide one lecture for our public. Any questions about receptions should be directed to Allison Cowan, 781-934-6634 ext. 221
14. Insurance – The ACM insures all artwork once it is in the museum. This includes work exhibited on the grounds or back patio. Artists may be asked to ascertain current market value of loaned objects.
15. Sale of Artwork – The ACM takes a 24% commission on work sold. We will keep a price list (that you supply) at the front desk.
The Art Complex Museum reserves the right to remove, or not exhibit any work that we deem offensive, inappropriate, or distasteful, to our audience at the discretion of museum staff.
Please contact Craig Bloodgood if you have any questions: craig@artcomplex.org
