Via-artis.com wants to make it as easy as possible for you, the artist, to display
your work in the Galleria. Please review the information below; a
text-only file for printing may be found here. To view a sample display space, click here. We welcome your questions, comments,
and suggestions; please send
Formats for Submitted Artwork
Artwork submitted for exhibition on Via-artis.com
should be in one of the following formats:
(1) Digital files on disc - We can accept digital files on CD-ROM
or Macintosh-formatted Zip disc. These files may be TIFF,
JPEG, GIF, or Adobe Photoshop files (v. 5.5 or earlier). Adobe Acrobat
PDF files are also acceptable. PDF, JPEG and
GIF files may be emailed.
If you have any questions concerning file formats, please contact
us for assistance via e-mail or call 785.865.3608
(2) Photographs - We will scan photographic
images for conversion to a web-suitable format. Photographs should be
a minimum of 4" x 5" in size up to a maximum of 8" x 10"
in either black & white or color. The subject of the photograph should
be as large as possible in the frame.
Photographs sent by parcel post or courier should be packaged to prevent
damage and should include return postage. We also welcome in-person
submissions by appointment; please call us at 785.865.3608.
(3) Original Works - Two-dimensional original works up to a maximum of 8.5" x 14.0" may be submitted
for scanning; please contact us to set up an appointment to scan your
work.
On-location digital photography for oversize and/or three-dimensional
works is available through BlindSpot
Studio LLC Custom Graphic Arts, within a fifty-mile radius of
Lawrence, KS.
Time Frame for New Exhibits
New exhibits in the Galleria are scheduled to start
on the 1st of each month. Works to be displayed should be
submitted by the 15th of the preceding month (i.e. December 15th for exhibitions
to start January 1st).
Number of Images on Display
Artists may select up to ten images to start
their show in the Galleria. The
standard time period for exhibitions is one month. Artists may choose
to extend their exhibits on a month-to-month basis and to add to their
exhibits up to a maximum of thirty images
on display at any one time. Works on display in exhibits may be rotated monthly if desired. Images to be added or rotated should be submitted
according to the schedule above.
Additional Display Space Features
Artists may choose to include a photograph of themselves,
a reproduction of their signature, any contact information, and a short
paragraph (250 word max., please) about their work in their display
space, if desired. These materials may be submitted along with works to
be exhibited.
Artists on display will receive one CD-ROM containing all of the images
in their current exhibit at no charge.
Exhibit Rates
Exhibit space on Via-artis.com
is made available on a month-to-month basis at the rate of $20/month. This fee covers individualized exhibit space, scanning and file preparation,
and all other normal charges associated with an individual exhibit.
Initial payment for one month is required when artwork is submitted
for inclusion in the Galleria.
Referral Discount: Any artist with works
on display in the Galleria will receive one additional month of display
space FREE for referring another artist who signs up to display their
work.
Student Discount: Via-artis.com offers display
space to elementary, secondary and college student artists at a rate of
$10/month. Student artists may select up to ten
images to start their show in the galleria and may display a maximum of
fifteen images at any one time. Student artists must be currently
enrolled to qualify for the student discount rate.
Payment Options
(1) Pay by the month. We'll send you an invoice
each month.
(2) Prepayment for any number
of months in advance. We'll send you a reminder when you
have thirty days remaining on your account.
Exhibits which have closed or are scheduled to close
may be renewed on either a monthly or prepaid basis for any number of
additional months.
Payment
of exhibit fees may be made by cash, certified check, or money order.
Personal checks will also be accepted, subject to verification. Returned
checks will be subject to a $30 returned check charge and the artist's
exhibit will be closed until the account is brought current. Please
make checks or money orders payable to Via-Artis.com. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH THE MAIL.
In order to keep our exhibitor fees as low as possible, Via-Artis.com
does not accept credit or debit cards.