How to Submit to Art for Exhibition
Sausalito Art Walk charges no fee to participants. Artist participants are welcome only to show fine art they personally have created. Our mission is to provide a platform for artists from our region, of all disciplines and genres, to highlight their accomplishments. This is our response to the unfortunate lack of representation of local artists work in the galleries and art exhibitions in our area. We want to encourage the local art community while keeping the event organized. We offer an equal opportunity for artists to exhibit regardless of their medium, subject matter and the notoriety they may or may not have received for their art. Our guidelines were put in place to keep things organized and running smoothly, while meeting the regulations enforced by the City of Sausalito and the State of California. We all hate rules, but they are a necessary to avoid chaos at the event and stay in step with the law.
Important notice to all potential participants:
Only the Arts Commission may assign artists positions along the street at Sausalito Art Walk. All submissions are done through the email provided on this web site (click here for information on submitting your art ), or by contacting the Arts Commission for assistance. Any artist that simply shows up, or is assigned a position at Art Walk without going through the Arts Commission, will be asked to leave and will be sent back to the individual that took it upon themselves to do so. If they can not accommodate you within their establishment, you will have no choice but to leave the event. We hope to avoid this unpleasant occurrence and it can be avoided by following the basic guidelines for artists provided on this web site. We are required by the Park and Recreation Department to provide a master list of all participating artists to the City of Sausalito, as a condition of our permit. The Arts Commission is responsible for all activities occurring outdoors along Caledonia Street. All artists participating in the event must read the requirements for Sausalito Business Licenses (click here for business license information), to determine is you will need to acquire a permit to sell your artwork at the event.Sorry no merchandise vendors are allowed to sell at our event, absolutely no exceptions. Art Walk is not a flea market, swap meet or garage sale to sell imported goods or stuff lying around your house.
There is a master list of all participants we are required to submit to the City of Sausalito and it is provided to all organizers of the event. We do check all easel artists to ensure they are on the list of accepted artists.
Only fine art produced by that participant may be exhibited or sold at Art Walk. There are two ways to exhibit at our event. One is to show in one of the establishments in and around the event. For more information read our guidelines for merchant artists (click here for merchant artist guidelines.) You will need to communicate with the merchant about the terms of showing in their establishment, so you know what to expect. You will also need to be present the night of Art Walk. These receptions are always held on the second Wednesday of the month from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, during Art Walk. We ask that you only exhibit in a merchant space once per season, though you may be allowed to participate as an easel artist in that same season.
The other option is being an "easel artist" and creating your art along Caledonia Street at the event. This may be an attractive option for many reasons. People love to see an artist in action, feverishly creating their next masterpiece. If you choose that option, you can participate most any month. You must still submit your work to the Arts Commission, but there is often more available space for easel artists to participate. For more information on participating as an easel artist, visit our page with detailed information on the option (click here for easel artist guidelines ).
If your are selected to show at Art Walk, be sure you have all your promotional materials in order. We suggest business cards at minimum. Unless they have a way to contact you, you will have no way of fully capitalizing on your participation in the event.
It is a good idea to bring a guest book to record contact information from people who express interest in your work.
Please refer to the links below about the requirements for Sausalito business licenses. If you have any questions as to whether you are required to obtain one, please call Louise Ho, Director of Sausalito's Finance Department at City Hall and she will field your inquiries. Please note, whether or not you reside in incorporated Sausalito has no bearing as to whether you will be required to obtain a business license. Only Easel Artists that wish to sell their work need to concern themselves with that.
City Taxes and Operating License Information>
Operating License Application Form>
Credit Card Authorization Form for Operating License>To submit your work visit our web page on the subject. (Click here for guidelines for art submissions)
All submission will be equally considered. You don't have to have to be a renowned artist. You may create in any artistic discipline including but not limited to film, dance, performance art, poetry and music. We are looking for artists that have put time into developing their craft and have demonstrated that they are accomplished in their medium. That is the only criteria used to jury submissions. There are no considerations for age and even youths are welcome to submit their work.
Related Pages:
City Licensing and tax regulations page >
Easel Artist Guidelines>
Guide to Exhibiting in a Merchant Space>
How to Your Submit Art>
Music Submissions>
Related Pages:Sausalito Art Walk Information>
About the Event>
Live Music Schedule>
2007 Art Walk Schedule>
Children's Entertainment and Art>
Previous Events>
Map to the Event>
Tour Sausalito's Caledonia Neighborhood >
How to Submit your Music>
How to Exhibit at the Event>
Guidelines for Artist Participation >
City Taxes and Operating License Information>
Business License Application Form>
Credit Card Authorization Form for the Sausalito Business License>The Next Sausalito Art Walk takes place September 12th, 2007
from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Caledonia Street,
"Second Wednesdays" March through October