Stanford Art Spaces (SAS) has been one of the largest galleries in the Bay Area for over 20 years. SAS has held over 100 exhibits, represented over 200 artists, and displayed over 5,000 works.
SAS provides a unique opportunity for artists from the Bay Area and the Western States to exhibit their work in the Stanford University Center for... show more
Stanford Art Spaces (SAS) has been one of the largest galleries in the Bay Area for over 20 years. SAS has held over 100 exhibits, represented over 200 artists, and displayed over 5,000 works.
SAS provides a unique opportunity for artists from the Bay Area and the Western States to exhibit their work in the Stanford University Center for Integrated Systems and selective other buildings on the campus. It also allows the Stanford community and the general public to view new and exciting pieces of art.
SAS schedules exhibitions by both established and emerging artists. The works exhibited are usually in the possession of the artists, rather than on consignment or belonging to commercial galleries.
Most works must be able to be hung on a wall. Art may be in a variety of media, including original paintings, drawings, graphic art, photography, paper, quilts, and fiber arts. On occasions, small sculpture may also be displayed. In general, however, small works are not appropriate for the wall spaces. SAS hangs the exhibits, provides local publicity, arranges opening receptions, and provides insurance.
Artists should not schedule other exhibits in the nearby Peninsula area for six months prior to the Stanford show. Artists are responsible for delivery and pickup. Work must be ready to hang when delivered, which means that all pieces should have already been framed and wired, matted, and covered with glass or Plexiglas as appropriate. All work must remain installed for the full duration of the exhibition, which is normally two months.
While work is installed at SAS, it is insured by the University. Prior to delivery of pieces for installation, the artist must provide a list of prices that includes all exhibited works (even if some are not for sale). Work may be on sale while it is on view; price lists will be available at the reception desk at CIS and in the Curator's office. A voluntary twenty percent donation to the University is encouraged for any items sold.
Exhibits are selected by the Curator of SAS, who reserves the right to make final decisions on number of pieces, size of works, exhibition design, and installation procedures. In selecting artists for SAS, the judgment of art is subjective. It is not possible to please every viewer. Work is selected for its artistic merit, the suitability of its subject matter, and the appropriateness of its size and medium for the building. Comments and suggestions are invited from viewers and artists.
Benefits to participating artists are:
* An interested and large viewing audience that includes faculty, researchers, university staff, students, and the general public.
* The prestige of exhibiting at an internationally recognized university.
Stanford Art Spaces is a Non-Profit Gallery.
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