Loveland Public Library Guests in the Galleria

The Art Selection Committee of the Loveland Public Library seeks to select artists or artist teams from Colorado to schedule upcoming exhibits for the Galleria. The Galleria displays will introduce artists to the community and provide them with valuable exposure and sales opportunities. The Loveland Public Library Galleria features five display cases within pillars along an expansive gallery space. Each display case has inside dimensions of 69" H x 21" W x 19" D. Artwork must fit within these display case limits.

Selected artwork will be on display for four three-month periods in 2017: January 1 through March 31, April 1 through June 30, July 1 through September 30, and October 1 through December 31. Applicants must be independent artists or artist teams residing in Colorado. The entry fee is $10.00. Submissions should include a concept statement, current resume, detailed information on each piece (title, dimensions, medium, date produced, price/value, and whether for sale), and images of up to six artworks with a maximum of three images per piece.

An art selection panel will review all applications and select artists for temporary exhibit. The panel will consider compatibility with the display case environment, appropriateness to the library's function, materials and design, representation of community tastes, and variety of style and media. Selected artists are responsible for transportation of their work to and from the gallery. The Art Selection Committee will handle exhibit design, installation, lighting, and press releases. A $100 Best of Show prize will be awarded November 1, 2017. Sales of artwork will be handled by the Friends of the Loveland Public Library, who retain a 20% commission, with proceeds paid to the artist within 30 days. For questions, contact Susan Linden at [email protected] or (970) 667-5812.