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ATTENTION PBG MEMBERS

UPCOMING INSTALLATIONS & TAKE DOWNS

 (Always review Hanging Expectations below and how to handle sales)

Please remember to add 20% commission 

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April 4 2024 11:00AM  Hang Littleton Adventist Hospital 7700 S. Broadway Littleton 80120.  Thank you to Sue Williams for volunteering to help hang the exhibition.  Curators are Beth Collins and Linda Libby.  

Take Down June 28 10:00AM  20% LAH

 

April 29 2024 12:00PM Noon Take Down Castle Rock Library 2024 Castle Rock Library 100 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104  REQUIRE 3 VOLUNTEERS TO TAKE DOWN THIS EXHIBITION.  Contact Beth Collins or Linda Libby to volunteer.   10% CRL

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April 30 2024 9:00AM  Take Down ZING 101 Mineral Littelton 80120.  

Thank you to Sue Williams for helping hang this exhibition.  Curators are Beth Collins and Linda Libby 10% PBG

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April 30 2024 10:30AM  Hang Bemis Juried Show 6014 S. Datura St Littleton 80120.  Contact Monique Moore to help.  

Take Down May 31 2024 10:00AM  10% PBG

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May 5 2024 2:00 - 4:00PM  Bemis Reception 6014 S. Datura St Littleton 80120.  Contact Monique Moore to help.  

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May 31 2024 10:00AM  Take Down Bemis Juried Show  6014 S. Datura St Littleton 80120  Contact Monique Moore to help. 10% PBG

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June 28 2024 10:00AM Take Down Littleton Adventist Hospital 7700 S. Broadway Littleton 80120. Curator Beth Collins and Linda Libby.  20%LAH 

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July (tbd) 2024  Columbine Library 7706 W. Bowles Ave. Littleton 80123.

15 paintings needed.  Curator Fredia Cox. Contact Fredia Cox in advance to hang art.  

Take Down end of July (tbd) 20% CL

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October (tbd) 2024 Buck Rec Center  2004 Powers Ave Littleton 80120

Contact Beth Collins or Linda Libby to curate or volunteer to help.

Take Down end of Oct (tbd) 2024 20% BRC

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November (tbd) 2024 Goodson Rec Center. 6315 University Blvd.   Centennial 80121.  Contact Beth Collins or Linda Libby to curate or volunteer to help.

Take Down end of November (tbd) 2024 20% GRC 

 

Jan 10 2025 8:00AM St Andrew Methodist Church 9302 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch 80126.  Contact Beth Collins or Linda Libby to volunteer.

70 paintings depending on size. Gallery wrapped paintings a minimum of 1 3/8" thickness and edges painted in style of painting.    

Reception Jan 12 10:00AM Bring cookies/bars (no donuts)

Take Down Feb 19 2025 4:00PM 20% donation suggested (or 10% to PBG)

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Reception Jan 12 10:00AM St Andrew Methodist Church (see address above).  Bring cookies/bars (no donuts). Enjoy the art and speaking with interested visitors.  

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Jan (tbd) 2025 Columbine Library 7706 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton 80123.  15 paintings  Curator NEEDED for this exhibition plus 1-2 additional helpers required. Contact Linda Libby to volunteer.  

Take Down end of Jan (tbd) 20% CL

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Feb 19 2025 4:00PM Take down St. Andrew Methodist Church  9302 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch 80126.  Contact Beth Collins or Linda Libby.  20% donation suggested (or 10% to PBG)

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March 2025 (To be determined) El Meson pending

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PAINTING SALES FOR

PAINT BOX GUILD MEMBERS

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Paint Box Guild members who sell paintings at PBG exhibitions handle their own direct sales. When a buyer wants to purchase one (or more) of our paintings at an exhibition, we receive the buyer's name and phone number either from the facility exhibiting our art or, sometimes, a buyer will call us directly from our contact information on our PBG card displayed on the bottom lower right of our painting. We should then contact the individual, set up a time and place to meet with them which should be on or after the exhibition closes. Sometimes the buyer wants the painting NOW due to their circumstances. If so, we should check with the member that curated the show.  It would be helpful to have a painting on hand to replace the empty space if needed. After the sale and the artist has been paid, the artist is responsible for paying the commission to the facility. If the commission is due to PaintBox Guild, please make out the check to same and give it to our treasurer. If the artist is unsure who receives the commission, check with our curator who will know.

 

Buyers generally like to meet and visit with the artist who created the piece. They sometimes want background information on the concept or location of your painting. A positive meeting can sometimes create a collector of your work.

Good luck with your sales!

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JURIED SHOW

Guidelines for Paint Box Guild Juried Exhibitions

 

All members are expected to deliver and pickup their own paintings or make arrangements with someone else to do so.  Please do not expect the committee to care for abandoned paintings or wait for latecomers.

 

1. All paintings must be wired for hanging.  Refer to PBG Frame Wiring Standards.   Any paintings not meeting the standards cannot be accepted for the exhibit.  Paintings may also be rejected for damaged frames or paintings not secure in frames.  Check glass for fingerprints.  The committee is not responsible for cleaning or making repairs.  Quality does count.  

 

2.   All work must be for sale.  Some venues charge a commission.  If the        venue does not charge, PBG takes a 10% commission.  

 

3.  Two Paint Box Guild cards must be included with your submission.              Please pick up a supply at a meeting in order to have these available        to you.  Fill in all information by printing in black ink.  Attach one card        to the back of your painting; you may also attach your business card.        Another card is attached, face forward, to the back of the frame to            hang just below the frame on the lower right-hand corner.  No tape            should be visible from the front.  Use shipping or masking tape (no            scotch tape).

 

4.  You must also bring an inventory sheet at check-in.  One is provided to      you; please make copies.  The inventory sheet includes location and          date of the exhibit, your name and phone number with your paintings’        name, medium and price listed. 

 

5.  Once you have checked in your work, please leave the location unless        your are part of the hanging committee.  If you sell a painting, it is best      for the purchaser to pick it up at the end of the show, unless there are      special circumstances and this is discussed with the Exhibits Chair.  

 

6.  Each time we show, visitors form an opinion of our collective work and        of our group.  We want them to associate The Paint Box Guild with only      the highest quality of work and know that with everyone’s cooperation,      that is an easy goal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Paint Box Guild of Littleton

HANGING EXPECTATIONS

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1. You must submit a “Paint Box Guild Exhibit Submission Form” when you bring your artwork to hang. Blank forms are available on the paintboxguildlittleton.org website. If your printer is not working or you do not have a printer, Staples, Office Max or Kinkos can accommodate making copies for a nominal cost.

2. PBG Exhibition Card(s) provided by Exhibit Committee at 1st Wednesday Business meetings must be included with your submission. A personalized business card or PBG card is to be permanently attached to the back of your artwork. A PBG card must be securely attached to the bottom right hand corner hanging down from artwork (NOT DANGLING! from ribbon or tape extensions).  Use firm tape (i.e. AVOID Scotch, Artist tape, and Masking tape as they tend to rip easily and the card can drop off.)  No tape should be showing and the label should be level with the bottom of the frame. All cards should be printed legibly in BLACK INK. for continuity of the exhibit. Please obtain the cards you need and fill them out prior to bringing your artwork for hanging. It is very disruptive trying to locate cards, exhibit forms, pens, and tape for members while trying to check in paintings and get them hung. If you are bringing in paintings for someone else, please make sure you collect their forms and that cards are properly attached.


   Pay attention to emails provided before an exhibit. The email may contain instructions unique to a particular venue such as no pricing information to be displayed, no personal information to be included, or the venue will provide their own cards and the PBG card is not required.

3. Appearance - Frames must be clean, without chips, dings or scratches.  Glass needs to be fingerprint and chip free. Poor condition only detracts from the art you worked so hard to produce and reflects poorly on the quality of the entire show. There are touch up pens available that will match most wood tones as well as black, silver, and gold. These will bring new life to that thrift store gem. Evaluate what you are selling. If you would not pay $25 dollars or more for the frame you are using, neither will anyone else.

4. Wiring - Slack and loose wires cause paintings to hang crooked or fall away from the wall. We still have an issue with wires breaking or coming loose.  Wire ends should be tightly wrapped and taped to avoid wall damage. Use D-rings, no eye hooks or sawtooth hangers are allowed. because they can damage a wall or come loose from the frame. Try hanging your artwork at home before you bring it in and see if it hangs straight.


   


   There are a number of framing how-to videos available on the internet and on youtube. Please Google them.

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