Sheafe Warehouse

Eligibility:

This exhibit is open to NHAA members only and will not be juried. Due to exhibit space limitations, ONLY 50 artists will be accepted.  All exhibiting artists are required to gallery sit for at least 4 shifts sometime throughout the exhibit.  

SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED: 

2D ARTWORK: All mediums accepted; 1-2 framed (or sides finished) pieces not to exceed 22” in any direction. 

3D ARTWORK: All mediums accepted; up to 2 pieces of sculpture (each piece not to exceed 24” in any direction or 25 lbs. in weight)

ENTRY FEE: $40/1 piece, $60/2 pieces – Gallery will hang pieces, produce wall labels, and promote the exhibit.  

ALL WORK MUST FOLLOW THE STANDARD PRESENTATION AND FRAMING POLICY AND EXHIBIT AGREEMENT ON OUR MEMBER PORTAL.

How to participate:

1. Pay the entry fee of $40 for one piece or $60 for two pieces. The fastest way to ensure you get a space is to PAY HERE. Due to limited space at Sheafe we anticipate that we will reach capacity quickly. If you wish to pay by check or cash, please contact the gallery first to make sure there are still spaces available before you come to the gallery to pay. Payment must be received by Tuesday, June 17. You will not be guaranteed a space until payment is received. 

2. Sign up to gallery sit for a minimum of 4 shifts via SignUp Genius link. The exhibit will be open Wednesday and Thursday (12:00-6:00 PM), Friday, Saturday  and Sunday (12:00-7:00 PM), closed on Monday and Tuesday.  Shifts are either 3 or 3.5 hours, depending on the day.  If you are coming from a distance, you’re welcome to sign up for back-to-back shifts, if you would like. 

Wednesday and Thursday Shifts: Noon-3:00, 3:00-5:30 

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Shifts: Noon-3:30, 3:30-7:00   

3. After payment, please email a copy of your completed consignment sheet to Carol Van Loon, carol@nhartassociation.org  by Tuesday, June 20 5:00PM. We need them to have the wall labels printed on time and to ensure we have a sufficient number of portfolio bins available. For all questions and concerns please contact Carol at carol@nhartassociation.org. 

4. Please provide a brief bio (1 page only) or artist statement regarding you and your work for the Artist Directory binder kept at Sheafe. You should bring this to the Sheafe when you drop off your work. 

Pickup & Dropoff:

EXHIBITION OPEN:  Friday, June 28 – Sunday, August 24 (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

SUBMISSION DROP-OFF: Tuesday, June 24 (12:00PM – 7:00PM).  Note: Artists can replace sold artwork throughout the exhibit. 

SUBMISSION PICK-UP: Sunday, August 24 (6PM-7PM) & Tuesday, August 26 (10AM-12PM). The last day of the exhibit is Sunday, August 24, and closes at 6:00PM.  To maximize opportunity for sales on this summer weekend, there will be NO PICKUPS PRIOR TO 6:00 PM on Sunday. 

Artwork Details:

BIN WORK and CARDS: If you are displaying 2D or 3D work, you can also submit up to 10 unframed pieces for bins, which must be in plastic sleeves and no deeper than ¼ inch. Canvases are not allowed in bins. Each piece is not to exceed 20” in any direction.  For this exhibit, giclee is acceptable for bin work. You may also submit up to 20 notecard packages. Cards must be packaged professionally and in a way that single cards do not slip out. $16 minimum retail price for each card pack.  Note: card packs must be priced and labeled (notecards should be labeled with your last name and the number, for example Van Loon 1, Van Loon 2) as a pack and an inventory label filled out and attached to the outside of each card pack.  Individual cards will not be sold.

GIFT ITEMS: We will include gift items such as tote bags, ornaments, enamel pins, stickers, tee shirts, Zines, books, calendars, or other items that are hand-crafted or feature images of your art. Jewelry is permitted (make sure it is packaged well, NHAA is not liable for theft). All gift items must be approved by Amanda and Carol. Please send jpeg images cc'd to both of them for approval before drop off.  

COMMISSION:  Standard NHAA commission structure applies (60% to artist, 40% to NHAA)

New for 2025!

Inventory Sheets and Labels: We are very excited to announce that we are implementing a new barcode system across all NHAA platforms. We will email accepted artists a specific spreadsheet that you must fill out and email back to us by June 17th. Our new system will make checkout easier, automate inventory, and help us stay organized. Each piece will have a custom barcode with the data you provide to us. We will have a barcode printer on site, but we would prefer to have everything printed ahead of time. We will also create your labels based on the information you provide. Please note that this means that last-minute changes are highly discouraged.

Hours of Operation & Shifts:

Monday, Tuesday: CLOSED                     
Wednesday and Thursday Noon – 6:00 PM  SHIFTS: Noon-3:00 PM, 3:00-6:00 PM           

Friday, Saturday and Sunday Noon-7:00 PM  SHIFTS: Noon-3:30 PM, 3:30-7:00 PM                                                                   

ARTIST PRESENCE AND VOLUNTEERING: NHAA members exhibiting work in the Sheafe Warehouse are required to volunteer for a minimum of 4 shifts of gallery sitting during the exhibit.  This year, we are reaching out to all NHAA members to gallery sit at Sheafe. 

Shifts are either 2.5, 3 or 3.5 hours in length, depending on the day.

The success of this exhibit is dependent on member participation and volunteering. 

Sheafe Management Team

Carol Van Loon, Exhibition Coordinator and Amanda Kidd-Kestler, Executive Director, with additional support from NHAA Summer Interns

QUESTIONS

Carol Van Loon, carol@nhatassociation.org 

You must attach a label on each piece of art submitted.  (2D framed piece, 3D artwork, bin work, and note cards).  Additional labels can be accessed for print out here.