Artist Application

Thank you for your interest in showcasing in the Community Gallery located inside of Patterson Park Community center!

OUR MISSION

Art in the Community Gallery and the Steve Matthews Gallery is maintained by Cultural Arts Murfreesboro. These galleries exist to introduce contemporary art into a community space where people already gather, and to those who may not have regular access to art museums and galleries.

The galleries extend established artists the opportunity to show their work outside of normal art-world settings and present the work of those who are not able to show their work in other capacities. These spaces do not fix traditional curatorial expectations but instead hope to offer an example of an evolving and educational contemporary art space that reflects both the community and the conversations relevant to the world at large. 

Our mission is to offer a centralized platform for the local community to engage in the production of, and ideas generated by, contemporary art through exhibitions, dialogue, educational programming, and community events. The purpose of our gallery is to enrich our community, therefore all artwork will be judged to ensure it will help us maintain an educational, family friendly, and inviting space.
 

Murfreesboro City POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ART DISPLAYED ON CITY PROPERTY

All work displayed in the Community Gallery must be approved by the gallery organizers and abide by the Murfreesboro City Public Art Display Policies.

Please review the policies linked below and attached to this application before submitting an application to show in our gallery.

View policies here: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22365/Art-Display-on-City-Property-Policy-?bidId=

RULES AND REGULATIONS

• The submitted works MUST be 11" x 14" or larger 
• Each piece can weigh no more than 40 pounds
• ALL pieces must be delivered ready to hang - framed or equipped with a secure, taught wire (we recommend that you have your pieces professionally mounted if you do not have experience in that area)
• The Community Gallery does not provide horizontal space for pieces that need to be displayed by sitting on the floor, in a glass display case or shelving unit
• Photos of ALL pieces the artist intends to exhibit must be submitted and approved before they can be accepted by the Community Gallery
• Exhibits are typically 8-12 weeks long, and ALL exhibited artwork must remain in the exhibit for the entire duration of the exhibit
• It is the responsibility of the artist to negotiate all sales of their work 
• NO prices, contact information, or commercial logos may be displayed on the title cards for each artwork
• One placard containing information to the viewer about the artist and/or their work may be provided by the artist and displayed (this placard may contain contact information)
   

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Cultural Arts Murfreesboro, by emailing smayo@murfreesborotn.gov or shicks@murfreesborotn.gov with the subject line "Gallery Exhibit".