This page lists links to information that is important to our exhibiting artists. It is organized by topic and will be updated periodically. If you have questions or recommendations for additional topics please contact gallery@yorkart.org. Welcome to the York Art creative community
Gallery Sitting
Be sure to choose some times to gallery sit, especially if you are exhibiting in the current show. This Sign Up button takes you to SignUpGenius form where you can choose your slots.
Exhibitions
As an exhibiting artist you have an opportunity to display your work in exhibitions throughout the calendar year.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ARTWORK
Fill out our new online submission form or download the manual submission form. You may submit 1-3 works for a $20 fee which can be made by cash, check or credit card at in-take. If you are submitting online, you will fill out one form for each piece that you are submitting. Note: Submitted works may be edited by the Exhibition Team due to hanging space limitations.
Forms and artwork tags will also be available in the gallery.
2026 Exhibition Schedule and Themes
August 7 – September 20 | New Beginnings | Reception: August 7 / 5-7pm
September 25 – November 1 | As Far as the Eye Can See | Reception: September 25 / 5-7pm
November 6 – December 13/20 | Patterns of Reflection | Reception: November 6 / 5-7pm
2026 Exhibition drop off and pick up dates
The pick-up date from the previous exhibit is on the same day and time as drop-off for the new exhibit.
Saturday August 1, 1-5 pm and Sunday August 2, 1-5
Drop off NEW BEGINNINGS and Gift Shop
Sunday, September 20 , 3-6 pm
Drop off AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE, pick up NEW BEGINNINGS
Sunday, November 1, 3-6 pm
Drop off PATTERNS OF REFLECTION pick up AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE
December 20, 3-6 pm
Pick up PATTERNS OF REFLECTION and all giftshop items
Hanging Guidelines
Read and follow our hanging guidelines. Artwork that does not follow our hanging guidelines will not be accepted into the exhibit.
Art Identification Tags
Download and fill out artwork tags in advance and attach them to the front, left corner of each piece of artwork submitted
Gift Shop
York Art supports a Gift Shop where members can display and sell their work. Please keep in mind the following guidelines:
items will be accepted for inventory at the discretion of the Gift Shop Team
items should be priced @$300 or less.
items should be distinct from what you show in the Gallery
hanging art (framed) should be no larger than 12”x12”
matted photographs or prints should be no larger than 18”x20”
all matted work should be wrapped.
cards sell best in packs of 4 or 5
There are links to the inventory list form and contract below. Items should be submitted at the same time as Exhibition Intake, and will be accepted and displayed by the Gift Shop Team. Please consider that our shop is small. Bring in a modest number of items to make room for other exhibitors; smaller items are especially welcome.
Featured Artist
The York Art Association is pleased to introduce The Featured Artist Program, offering York Art artist members and invited guest artists the opportunity to present small-scale solo exhibitions within our newly renovated galleries. A designated area of approximately 12 linear feet is reserved, with each exhibition planned to run one month. The addition of the Jean Lincoln Gallery (formerly the unrestored “back room”) provides more opportunities and flexibility for exhibitions. Beside solo exhibits, the Exhibition Committee will review proposals for group thematic exhibitions.
Consignment Agreement
- The artist agrees that the York Art Association (York Art) may sell the listed work(s) of art at the artist’s specified price.
- YAA will retain a 30% commission on all sales, 70% of the sale price will be paid to the artist within 30 days of the show close.
- The artist further agrees that they have read the rules of the exhibit (if applicable) and will abide by them.
- The artist will be responsible for the coordination and cost of appropriate shipping of purchased artwork to the purchaser.
- All work must be picked up within a week upon the close of the exhibit, or it will become York Art property.
Liability
- Submitting work implies agreement to all consignment and liability terms.
- The artist gives York Art permission to use images of the submitted work for publicity purposes, including, but not limited to posting on York Art’s website and social media.
- York Art will take measures in an effort to ensure the protection of artist copyright, however ultimately, York Art is not liable for any misuse of digital images.
- The artist retains copyright ownership of their images.
Artist Membership
Being a member of York Art makes you a part of a vibrant arts community. We encourage you to be an active participant by gallery sitting, helping with installations, receptions, office work, building and grounds care, being on a committee or team and special events. You may have a special skill that you can share. York Art is an all-volunteer organization and depends on many hands.
Membership dues are paid annually and are valid from date of submission to the corresponding date of the following year. Membership must be valid to participate in exhibitions.
Levels
$75 Exhibiting Artist
$25 Exhibiting Student Artist
(Under age 25)
Benefits
- Knowledge that your support and participation makes you a part of our region’s creative community.
- 10% off discount for matting and framing at Image Art in Portsmouth, NH.
- 20% off discount for matting and framing at D. Pratt Framers in Kittery, ME.
- 70% commission on your gallery art sales.
- Exhibit in all open gallery shows, and enjoy a reduced Art in the Park rate
- Your artist biography and contact information in the biography album, and on the York Art website.
- Receive invitations and email notification of exhibitions, educational offerings, special events, and community-wide opportunities.
How to submit your bio and image for your York Art Website Page
There is an Artist Directory on our new website. The button below will take you to a form where you can add an image, your bio and social media links.
We are always in need of good images for the website and publicity. Please use the button below to share your images.
Framing your work
links to D.Pratt Framers and Image Arts, Inc.
Useful Links
Maine Studio + Gallery Guide: mainegalleryguide.com
Maine Arts Commission: mainearts.maine.gov
New England Foundation for the Arts: nefa.org
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts: nh.gov/nharts
Seacoast Artists Association: seacoastartist.org
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA): nasaa-arts.org
National Endowment for the Arts: www.arts.gov
Americans for the Arts: www.americansforthearts.org
