The Gift Shop: Call-To-Artists
PLEASE NOTE: As of September 2023, we are not accepting 2 dimensional work in the gift shop gallery due to unavailable wall space. We are seeking 3 dimensional work such as fiber, metal and wood. Applications for 2-D artwork may be held for future acceptance.
The Art League of Lincoln seeks regional Fine Artists of all mediums for our gift shop. Our gift shop features original art by local artists, with a rotating selection of items. Apply now to have your work reviewed by our team.
Join us at The Art League of Lincoln and showcase your artistic talent in our prestigious gift shop. We are dedicated to promoting and supporting local artists, providing them with a platform to display their unique creations to a diverse audience.
As a featured artist in our gift shop, you will gain exposure and have the opportunity to connect with other artists and art enthusiasts. We welcome artists from all mediums, whether you specialize in painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, or any other form of visual art.
To apply, submit a portfolio of your best works, along with a brief artist statement and relevant background information. Our gift shop team will carefully review each submission, considering artistic merit, marketability, and how well it aligns with our curatorial vision.
Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity. Apply now to have your artwork showcased in our renowned gift shop at The Art League of Lincoln. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming you to our community of talented artists.
Prospectus / Online Application
The Art League of Lincoln is searching for regional Fine Artists of all mediums for our gift shop.
Are you an Artist? We are specifically searching for accomplished artists living in our area who yearn to share their creations with other artists and the public. As a first step, we are working to identify the skilled and talented artists we know that live among us… is that you?
Some benefits of being a Gift Shop Artist
- Your work is on display in the gallery year-round (quarterly refreshed)
- Your artist profile is on the ALL website
- Articles about you and images of your work are posted in our newsletter and on social media
- Networking with other local artists
We hope you will take advantage of this exciting opportunity to display and sell your art, to meet and interact with other local artists, and to promote the arts to the public!
New Beginnings
Our gift shop features unique original art by multiple local artists with an ever-changing selection of items. We invite you to apply for inclusion in this exclusive venue, so new items can be reviewed by our gift shop team. We are currently seeking work in all forms of fine art, including handmade jewelry, fiber/textile/wearable art, ceramics, fused/stained glass, photography, repurposed/found object art, sculpture, original drawings/paintings/mixed media (no larger than 11″ x 14″), matted prints, paper art, and greeting cards.
Your artwork must be original and created by you. We remind artists that the gallery is open to all ages, so please do not submit subjects that are “adult only’ in nature. Artists should submit up to 10 images as examples of their work via the online application; more than one medium may be submitted if desired.
New Beginnings
The gift shop coordinator will contact you if your artwork is selected for an in-person review. If you have questions, please email giftshop@all4art.net. We look forward to seeing your creativity!
Accepted artists must be (or become) a member of ALL. Normal business hours are Wed thru Sat, 11 am to 3 pm. Participating gift shop artists price their own items (up to $150), with a 30% commission on sales retained by the gallery; payment to the artist will be made by the 10 th of each month.
Gift Shop Artists are required to work in the Gift Shop four hours a month. The gallery collects and submits CA state sales tax on your behalf. Artists may be asked to submit a completed IRS Form W9 for tax purposes.
