Closed
Applications close
Sep 27, 202611:59 PM PDTCloses Sep 27, 2026
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Closed
Applications close
Sep 27, 202611:59 PM PDTCloses Sep 27, 2026
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Government / public agency · San Rafael, CA, United States · 1 program
The City of San Rafael Library and Recreation Department is seeking artists to exhibit in 2027 at the Falkirk Cultural Center and the San Rafael Library. The Falkirk Cultural Center is a beautiful 1888 Victorian Mansion that features three 2nd Floor art galleries. The newly renovated, historic San Rafael Library features a second floor exhibit space of adjustable shelving located between a seating/entrance area and book display area.
Individuals, groups and organizations are encouraged to apply. Open to all media except AI created images or videography. Only digitally uploaded images will be accepted. Submit up to 20 images for evaluation. Art displayed at the Downtown Library is best suited for three-dimensional work.
Artists chosen to exhibit are responsible for installation and de-installation of artwork. All artwork must be hand delivered and installed by the artist/organization.
No artist fee stated; artwork may be sold with the City retaining 30% of the gross sale price and remitting 70% to the artist.
Compensation details
All sales of artists' work on display are handled through the City. The City collects and retains the gross sales price per piece and retains 30% of the gross sales price, remitting 70% of the gross sale price per piece to the artist(s) and/or organization. The artist(s)/organization is responsible for paying individual artist commissions from their percentage, for any sales tax collecting and reporting, retaining a business license if required, and adhering to all State and Federal laws.
4 items to prepare.
Requirements
Complete the Exhibition Proposal via CaFÉ. Only digitally uploaded images will be accepted — submit 1 to 20 images for evaluation (no audio or video). Submission limit: 1. Selected artists must provide a digital Excel file with an alphabetized list of selected artists and artworks (artist's or lender's first and last name, street address, city, state, zip, phone number, email address, website information, social media contact information, artwork title, medium, size, selling price, provenance, and insurance values) plus digital pictures in jpeg or png format of each selected work correlating with the list, and an image or images to be used for showcards.
Location Eligibility Type: National. Eligible Applicant Types: Artist. Submission Limit: 1. Individuals, groups and organizations are encouraged to apply. Proposals are evaluated on Community Interest (the exhibition's subject matter is determined to be of specific interest to the San Rafael community), Quality of Work, and Track Record of Achievement — prospective artist(s) and/or organization are asked to demonstrate a history of achievement via promotional materials, letters from previous partners, etc., and must demonstrate the ability to curate an exhibit of the size and scope required to fill one gallery room at Falkirk or the exhibit space at the Library. More than one artist may be chosen to exhibit at the same time.
Applications close
Sep 27, 202611:59 PM PDT
All exhibits undergo an evaluation process before approval. Interested persons/organizations complete the Exhibition Proposal via CaFÉ during the Call for Artists. Proposals are first reviewed by City Staff, who may contact artists for additional information, then reviewed by the Public Art Review Board in October. Selected proposals move into a contract phase; if terms cannot be agreed upon by both parties the proposal will be denied. Notifications of acceptance will be made via email at the end of October 2026.
Evaluation criteria
Government / public agency · San Rafael, CA, United States
The municipal government of San Rafael, providing city services, public programs and community events.
4 items to prepare.