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Artclectic 2025
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REQUIREMENTS:
Accepted Application Types:
Artist
Images: 5 (a booth shot is NOT required)
Fee: (Jury Fee): $50.00
Application Amount:
You can submit up to 3 applications for this show.
Emerging Artists:
This application does not accept applications from emerging artists.
The application deadline has passed.
Dates & Deadlines
Open Date
Application Deadline
Purchase Deadline
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EVENT INFORMATION
Artclectic is a vibrant celebration of art and community at University School of Nashville. This annual fundraiser embodies our commitment to originality, creativity, and outreach, along with our support of our dedicated faculty. Throughout multiple days of events, we welcome our diverse community of neighbors, friends, parents, students, and alumni to join in the festivities. From art appreciation to volunteerism, Artclectic offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Now in its 29th year, Artclectic continues to showcase an assortment of both established and emerging artists in a lively setting. Our school gym is professionally transformed into a sleek, modern gallery space. The floor is covered in black carpeting, the walls are hung with black drapes and black panels are suspended from the ceiling. The entire space is professionally lit.
“I love the chic style of the gallery! The way the pegboard is hung, the way the lighting is done, the way the entire room is enveloped in black…it really lets the art stand out,” says a past participating artist.
Extensive marketing and advertising support the show. In addition to attracting thousands of visitors, the show provides valuable art education for University School of Nashville students and the Nashville community through such enriching experiences as demonstrations, class tours and hands-on workshops.
Thank you for your interest in Artclectic. Please let us know if you have any questions at artclectic@usn.org.
Now in its 29th year, Artclectic continues to showcase an assortment of both established and emerging artists in a lively setting. Our school gym is professionally transformed into a sleek, modern gallery space. The floor is covered in black carpeting, the walls are hung with black drapes and black panels are suspended from the ceiling. The entire space is professionally lit.
“I love the chic style of the gallery! The way the pegboard is hung, the way the lighting is done, the way the entire room is enveloped in black…it really lets the art stand out,” says a past participating artist.
Extensive marketing and advertising support the show. In addition to attracting thousands of visitors, the show provides valuable art education for University School of Nashville students and the Nashville community through such enriching experiences as demonstrations, class tours and hands-on workshops.
Thank you for your interest in Artclectic. Please let us know if you have any questions at artclectic@usn.org.
RULES/REGULATIONS
- All work must be original, handcrafted work except as stipulated below under Reproductions. The artist guarantees the accuracy of the description and authenticity of the work as the creation of his/her own hands.
- Work done by a production studio is not acceptable. All work must be designed and executed by the accepted artist. Work done by small teams of assistants and/or apprentices is acceptable as long as that work is directed by the accepted artist.
- No more than two artists may collaborate on work. Both must be included in the application, and both must be present at the event.
- Artists may only show work in categories and bodies of work selected by the jury. All work exhibited must be of the quality, category and body of work shown in the images juried.
- All participants must be 21 or older.
- All work must be for sale.
Reproductions of an artist's one-of-a-kind original paintings, pastels, drawings, collages or mixed media may be exhibited under the following conditions:
- Original work must be clearly visible and of primary importance.
- All reproductions must be signed and numbered, with the exception of notecards and other small items reproduced from original artwork.
- All reproductions, whether framed or unframed, must be clearly and individually labeled "Reproduction" or "Limited Edition Reproduction".
- All reproductions, whether framed or unframed, must be displayed in browse bins. No reproductions may be hung on panels.
- Reproductions may not be displayed in the same browse bin with original artwork.
- The majority of work in an artist’s booth must be original artwork and must not be a reproduction or stored in browse bins.
If accepted into Artclectic 2025, each exhibiting artist agrees to the following:
- To provide original works of art for sale delivered to University School of Nashville on either Wednesday, October 22 or Thursday, October 23, 2025. Confirmation of load-in date and time will be communicated in September 2025. Only items available for sale are to be displayed. All art must be displayed within the space defined by the display panel or panels provided. Additional art may be hung as sales occur.
- To submit the official inventory worksheet (titles, quantities, and prices) of all work available for sale on or before midnight on Monday, October 6, 2025. This list is a requirement for bringing your work into the building and for insurance coverage.
- To abide by Artclectic 2025’s final decisions regarding placement in the gallery, layout of art, and all other display decisions.
- To allow Artclectic 2025 to use images and artist statement for promotional purposes.
- To allow Artclectic 2025 to retain 30 percent (30%) of the purchase price on all artwork sold (including commissions contracted within 90 days as a result of the show).
- To be present during the exhibition hours (from opening Patrons Party on the evening of Thursday, October 23 through close of show on Saturday, October 25, 2025). Exceptions may be made to the attendance policy due to extenuating circumstances. All absences from the show must be approved in advance by the event coordinator.
- To participate in Education Day on Friday, October 24, 2025.
- To remove all remaining works of art from the premises by 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
In addition, Artclectic 2025 agrees to the following:
- To actively promote Artclectic 2025.
- To provide professional lighting for the show.
- To provide at least one rectangular display panel (4' x 8') for each artist and to assist with the installation of the show. Shelving will be provided for three-dimensional art. Placement in the gallery, placement of art, and all other display decisions are at the discretion of Artclectic 2025 representatives.
- To provide security and insurance (covering risk of fire, theft, and vandalism, not to exceed $25,000 per artist) during the show. For insurance coverage to apply, each artist must provide Artclectic 2025 with the inventory list described above. Coverage during the period of transit to and from the exhibit is excluded. Coverage is limited to the retail price of each piece of art on the premises, less the 30 percent (30%) commission.
- To provide cashiers and support staff to handle all sales for the event.
- PAYMENT FOR ARTISTS' 70 PERCENT (70%) AND A WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF SALES WILL BE ISSUED BY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025.
BOOTH INFORMATION
Artclectic is not set up with booths, instead artists are assigned between one and three rectangular display panel(s) (4' x 8'). Shelving, tables and black tablecloths are also available. Placement in the gallery, placement of art, and all other display decisions are at the discretion of Artclectic 2025 representatives.
Original works of art for sale are to be delivered to University School of Nashville on either Wednesday, October 22 or Thursday, October 23, 2025. Confirmation of load-in date and time will be communicated in September 2025. Only items available for sale are to be displayed. All art must be displayed within the space defined by the display panel or panels provided. Additional art may be hung as sales occur.
Artists must remove all remaining works of art from premises by 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Original works of art for sale are to be delivered to University School of Nashville on either Wednesday, October 22 or Thursday, October 23, 2025. Confirmation of load-in date and time will be communicated in September 2025. Only items available for sale are to be displayed. All art must be displayed within the space defined by the display panel or panels provided. Additional art may be hung as sales occur.
Artists must remove all remaining works of art from premises by 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
REFUND POLICY
The jury fee is nonrefundable. There is no booth fee for accepted artists.
JURY DETAILS
Average number of applications submitted each year:
230
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event:
55
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event:
5
How returning artists are selected:
Other
Comments for "How are the returning artists selected?"
Selected by the Artclectic Chairs
How images are viewed by jurors:
Computer monitor
Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed by:
Random Order
Jurors score applications using the following scale:
Yes, No, or Maybe
Number of jurors scoring applications:
10-15
The show organizes the jurors for a:
Single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories
Jurors score
Separately from various locations
Am I allowed to observe the jury process?
Jury process is closed
