Alcove Gift Shop

Art-to-Go Marketplace has been revised to Alcove Gift Shop. This page will be updated to reflect the change soon.

All about the Art-to-Go Marketplace:

What is it?

“Art-to-Go” refers to selected artworks that can be purchased and taken home immediately by the buyer. “Marketplace” refers to the location in the gallery selected by a curator to display these artworks during one of DRA’s monthly art shows. There are specific requirements for what can be accepted for Art-to-Go Marketplace.

Individual show curators decide whether to include a Marketplace, so always check the Call for Entry (CFE) to see if it will be offered during a particular show. Art-to-Go art is available for sale only for the duration of a show; unsold works must be removed at the end of the show.

How will Art-to-Go be displayed?

Curators will select a location in the gallery (usually the “alcove”) in which to set up DRA’s specially-made print-racks. All Art-to-Go works must fit safely and securely into these racks. As a general rule, Art-to-Go artworks are not displayed individually (the way artworks are displayed on gallery walls and on display cubes in the gallery).

How do I submit?

  • Open to DRA members and/or area artists as stated in the CFE.
  • You must fill out the separate Entry Form provided in advance by the curator or during Artwork Receiving.
  • Entry fees still apply, but are often lower than entry fee for main exhibit.
  • Entries are usually accepted without jurying, but at curators’ discretion.
  • Art submitted must meet presentation requirements.
  • Submitting art to the Marketplace without also submitting art to the main exhibit is permitted only if so stated in the CFE for that particular show.

What art is accepted for Art-to-Go?

  • Unframed, matted and bagged or shrink-wrapped works on paper, un-stretched canvas, or flat panels are accepted.
  • Jewelry mounted on a flat backing is accepted at curators’ discretion, as are small 3D artworks.
  • As with DRA’s regular exhibits, Art-to-Go artworks must be original (reproductions of your original art are not accepted for Art-to-Go). Photography, digital art, and hand-printed fine art prints (block prints, woodcuts, relief prints, mono prints, lithographs, intaglios, etchings, engravings, etc) are acceptable.
  • Art previously shown at DRA is accepted, if artworks are prepared to meet presentation requirements specifically for Art-to-Go.
  • Curators may require Art-to-Go artworks to reflect the theme, subject matter or medium specified in the main exhibit that month. Always read the CFE for specific acceptance requirements.

Presentation Requirements for 2-D Artworks

Works on Paper: must be matted and shrink-wrapped or clear bagged; in any medium appropriate for paper. (Note: Pastels are not suitable for this type of display, because they may be damaged.)

Works on Canvas, Canvas-paper, Panel, or other flat ground: must be matted if on canvas-paper or on unstretched canvas, and must be clear-bagged or shrink-wrapped; flat panels (like gessoboard or canvasboard) are accepted if no more than 1/8″thick. Panels don’t need matting, but must be clear-bagged (shrink-wrapping not advisable without mat). Art on unframed canvas must be removed from stretcher-bars. Unframed stretched canvas and cradled panels are not accepted.

Dimensions for 2-D Art: 18″ x 24″ or less, with mat. Art must fit safely into our print racks. Artworks smaller than 8″ x 10″ with mat must be attached to a foamcore backing at least 8″x10″ for safety and security.

Presentation Requirements for 3-D Artworks

Jewelry is accepted at the curators’ discretion. Each piece/set should be attached to a foam-core backing at least 8″ x 10″ and clear-bagged for safety and security. See curators for questions.

Small sculptures in any medium may be accepted as well; size should be no larger than approximately 8″ x 8″ x 8″ combined height, width and depth. See curators about space and display requirements before submitting 3-D sculptures.

Installation pieces are not accepted for our Art-to-Go Marketplace, but can be submitted to the regular exhibits. Ask curators for advice first.