No. Applying to participate in the AGH Art Sale is free. The AGH will receive, handle, install and promote your practice and works for the show. The AGH will collect a commission on works sold.

The commission for artwork sold is 50%, with exceptions to that rate to account for artists who have framed their works. The details of the commission rates, terms of payment and a variety of other terms are covered in an artist agreement we review with all artists invited to participate.

We accept all forms of media, however keep in mind most acquisitions are placed in client homes and offices. We most frequently sell framed works on paper (including photographs and prints), canvases, and small sculptural works.

• Title your image files with:
  lastnamefirstinitial_artworktitle_dimensions (HXW inches).
  Use underscores to note spaces.
  
  ex. DoeJ_ArtworkTitle_24x24.jpg

We use the term regional to mostly apply to logistics: if you live close enough to the Art Gallery of Hamilton to be able to deliver and pick up your artwork then you can be considered.

We generally describe our represented region spanning from Peterborough, to Niagara, to London, with exceptions.

We represent limited editions typical of mediums such as photography, digital prints and classical print making traditions (lithography, screenprint etc). Most artist editions are less than 50 total.

Not exactly. We will follow up with artists invited to participate to make a final selection for the Art Sale from the works you have available.

The artwork you apply with should best represent the artwork you will have available for the Art Sale.

In previous years the smallest works included have measured 6x6 in, and the larger works were in excess of 72x48 in.

The clients who collect at the Art Sale tend to collect in a medium to large range, meaning works larger than 24x24 in and up to 48x60 in.

We consider works from artists that all similarly sized, or that span small to large sizes. The important thing is that you represent the scope of the series of work you are submitting.

The pricing of your work depends on several variables:

The average amount of time it takes to create a piece, your education and expertise, material, special equipment, the market you are trying to reach and your existing sales are all factors to consider.

If you are unsure how to proceed, browse the artists on our website to try and locate your work with comparable artists, and talk to other artists and professionals in the field to help refine your pricing.

Due to the remarkable number of applicants to the Art Sale, we are unable to assist with pricing during the submission process but may make suggestions prior to the Art Sale to participating artists.

Yes. You can take great documentation of your artwork using the cameras on newer phones. You can review a free tutorial by an artist consultant here.

We endeavor to follow up with all applicants within the first week of March.

For successful applicants, we will coordinate a schedule for final artwork selection, delivery and artwork pick up directly with you.

Works on canvas or panel do not need to be framed as long as they are ready to be hung on the wall by installing D-Rings and wire on the backs.

We have limited space available to show works on paper. We typically prefer works on paper to be framed or 'installation ready'.

We offer a limited range of works between $200 to $500, and $6k to $8k. The majority of pieces collected are priced between $1000 and $5000.

We encourage artists to reach out if they have questions about the process. However, sending excessive or repetitive inquiries can slow down our workflow and may impact the review of your application. We expect the artists we work with to do their due diligence by carefully reviewing all provided guidelines and FAQs before contacting us. If you still need clarification, one concise message is best.