Richmond Artists Alliance

Artists, Artisans, and Makers

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Instructions for Exhibitors

Richmond Artists Alliance Gallery 2025

Welcome and thank you for joining our first gallery event. The following instructions are designed to help us present and sell your work effectively and professionally. Please read carefully and ensure you meet all the requirements.

  1. Artwork List
  • Create a list of all pieces you are submitting.
  • Number each piece.
  • Include the following details for each item:
    • Title
    • Dimensions (in inches or cm)
    • Medium (e.g., watercolour, acrylic, clay, fibre)
    • Price (including HST if applicable)
    • Optional: brief comments or special instructions for each piece
  • Submit this list in two ways:
    • Printed copy with your artwork
    • Emailed version for our records
  1. Artist Bio or Statement
  • Submit a short artist biography or statement.
  • Provide this both:
    • As a printed copy with your artwork
    • As an emailed version (Word doc or PDF preferred)
  1. Contact Information
  • Provide your contact details:
    • Email
    • Phone number
    • Social media handles (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
    • Website (if applicable)
  • You are welcome to include business cards or brochures.
  1. Labeling Your Work
  • Clearly label each piece with:
    • The corresponding number (from your artwork list)
    • The price
  1. HST and Pricing
  • We are not collecting HST.
  • If you collect HST for your business (required if you earn over $30,000/year), you must include it in your listed price.
  1. Insurance
  • The D’Escousse Civic Improvement Hall is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged artwork.
  • If you require insurance, please arrange it yourself. Some homeowners’ policies may cover this. All exhibitors will be required to sign a waiver acknowledging that the D’Escousse Civic Improvement Hall and the Richmond Artists Alliance are not liable for any loss, theft, or damage to artwork while it is on display. The waiver must be signed upon artwork drop-off.
  1. Display Space
  • Each artist will have approximately 6 feet of wall space.
  • We also have floor space, round tables, and 6-foot rectangular tables.
  • If you have your own display system, please provide its dimensions. We will do our best to accommodate it, but space is limited.
  1. Volunteering
  • Are you available to assist as a gallery attendant for evening events or when our summer student is unavailable?
  • Please let us know your availability.
  1. Sales and Payment
  • We will be using Square for all gallery sales.
  • Square deducts 2.76% from each transaction.
  • The Alliance will retain 10% of the sale price to support gallery operations.
  • Sales payouts will be issued monthly by e-transfer.
  1. Important Dates
  • Gallery access begins: July 8
  • Artwork drop-off: July 9
  • Gallery setup: July 8–9

Contact Information
Elaine Mandrona
Email: elainemandrona@gmail.com
Phone: 902-299-8142