2024 Fall Auction

Exhibition Requirements

• Salmagundi Members Only
• All mediums accepted.
• Artists may submit two works for consideration.
• Artists are responsible for providing images with an accurate representation of their unframed and framed work.
• Professionally displayed with wire for hanging.
• Outside dimensions of frame may not exceed 36 inches on its longest side.
• Sculptures are to be less than 30” in any direction and weigh no more than 40 lbs.
• Works not received by the stated dates will not be hung.
• Acceptance / Rejection emails will be coming from ShowSubmit.
• Artists can edit their own entries during the entirety of the submission period through ShowSubmit. After the submission deadline, changes to submission entry will not be accepted.
• Labels must be filled out completely & legibly. Please cut labels where indicated. Attach the top portion to back of frame. Attach the bottom portion so it can be seen from the front. Avoid damage to gilding by not taping to the frame.
• Submissions not adhering to the Exhibition Requirements will be omitted. The decision of the Art Committee is Final. Works must be removed immediately after the exhibition. A return shipping label must be provided by the artist if the work is to be shipped back after the exhibition.
• After acceptance, works being shipped must be sent in reusable shipping boxes for art with the name of the exhibition on the outside of the package, and a return shipping label provided. Salmagundi members receive 10% off Air Float boxes.

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Pricing and Bidding

• The opening bid will be 33% of the price set by the artist (rounded up to the nearest bid increment).
• For example, if the market value is $1,200, the opening bid announced by the Auctioneer will be $400.
• The opening bid will be 1/3 of the market price set by the artist, rounded up to the nearest bid increment. Bids increments start at $25, increases to $50 if price is above $500, increases to $100 if price is above $1000, increases to $200 if price is above $2000. ie. if the market value is $1200, theopening bid announced by the Auctioneer will be $400.
• It is imperative that each artist set a REASONABLE market price for his or her work. As these auctions are fundraisers for the Club, 50% of the selling price goes to the Club.
• There will be NO protective reserves other than the opening bid established by the artists’ market price.
• For each artwork you submit, please try to secure at least one potential bidder from your list of patrons and supporters.
• No phone bids
• Buyers will pay for shipping and Live Auctioneers will ship to the buyer.

Requirements for all Exhibitions

• The decision of the Art Committee is final as to the selection and placement of work. Accepted work will remain at the club until exhibition’s close.
• Out-of-town artists may ship directly to the Club. Write the name of the exhibition on the outside of the package.
• Artists who ship their work must include a return shipping slip.
• All artists utilizing works under glass must use plexi-glass to avoid breakage.
• Works must be removed immediately after the exhibition closes. Out-of-town works will be returned ONLY at the artist’s request and expense.
• 30 days after the end of an exhibition, each uncollected work will incur a $50 monthly fee which shall be billed to the artist, while the work stays at the Club. Uncollected works after 180 days will legally be considered abandoned property.

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