MEMBERS' GALLERY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
1. RCA Members in good standing can submit one, new and original piece of art for the Members’ Exhibition. Exhibitions are themed and on view for 6-8 weeks before the next Exchange Day Weekend.
2. Work must be original, no giclee prints or reproductions (exceptions for photography medium). More than 80% of the artwork should be made or altered significantly by hand.
3. Please, mind the size! 2-D artworks may have a cumulative perimeter up to 100 inches or less including frame.
Example 1: 24” x 24” = cumulative perimeter of 24” + 24” + 24” + 24” = 96” ✅
Example 2: 30” x 30” = cumulative perimeter of 30” + 30” + 30” + 30” = 120” ❌
4. Please, mind the size! 3-D artwork should fit on a 12” x 12” pedestal. The footprint of the work must fit inside a 12 x 12 square. For questions regarding 3D work, please call (361) 729-5519.
5. 2-D works must be ready to hang with a wire (preferred), teeth, or d-rings on the back. French cleats are not acceptable hardware for the themed exhibitions; cleats are allowed as hardware only during THE BIG WAVE!
6. Work should be more fine art over craft. The Mendez Family Gallery showcases decorative, fine art (like paintings, drawings, sculptures), and the John & Mary Willrodt Gift Shop can feature handmade utilitarian goods (jewelry, mugs, plates, etc.)
Have a question about whether your art is for the gallery or gift shop? Please email us an image @ catey@rockportartcenter.com
7. Work in themed exhibitions cannot have a value greater than $2,500.
8. All submitted artwork should align with the theme of exhibition. To the best of your ability, please submit artwork that is fitting with the theme of exhibition. If the theme is a style or medium you don’t usually work with, we encourage you to try something new!
9. All submitted artwork must be original, new, and not have previously been shown in the Mendez Gallery. Artwork that has been on display in a past Members’ Exhibition will not be hung.
10. Artwork not complying with the above guidelines will not be displayed.