Consignment Opportunity

***This opportunity is open solely to our Tamarack Juried Artisans who specialize in Fine Art (ex. painting, drawing, photography, etc.). If you are not a member of this group, please contact our gallery for more details or visit our website Jury Process - Tamarack (tamarackwv.com) to learn more.***

Here are Tamarack Marketplace we are looking for new and exciting works to fill our consignment spaces. These spaces consist of areas in our Conference Center, Theatre Lobby, and various walls throughout our Retail areas where your work could have the chance to hang for a longer extension that our Gallery's exhibitions.

We are looking to obtain work that appeals to the Spring and Summer season of the Appalachian Mountains. This can be subjects ranging from the new blossoms of spring to the lush, green hills of summer, a memorable trip to the lake or an afternoon in the garden, or even nature's critters themselves celebrating their own joys of the season. Bring all your frames of the season for this chance to have your work featured in our extended collection!

This collection will run through the Spring & Summer months of 2025.

Be sure to read through the following checklist before continuing your application.

1. Ensure your entries comply with our Gallery Guidelines, which are available by request.
2. Sign in to your Submittable account.  
3. Enter name, address, and contact information in the provided text boxes below.
4. Upload images of up to six (6) entries below. Multiple images of each entry are permissible for the purpose of showing fine details. Image submissions must be in .JPEG format.   Image submissions must be in .JPEG format. Image submissions should be 300ppi and no larger than 2400x3000 pixels.  Please name the file of each image that you are uploading with your last name and the title of the work, separated by an underscore. Example: "Lastname_Title".
5. Be sure to include a title, medium, price, dimensions, and a brief description in the corresponding text boxes.
6. You will receive a confirmation e-mail from the Submittable service if your application has been received. If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt, please contact the gallery office at 304-256-6843 ext. 7329/7343 or gallery@tamarackwv.com.
7. Decision notifications will be distributed via Submittable as decisions are made. Appointments for drop-off for the accepted pieces can be scheduled here - Book time with Gallery.  

Thank you and we look forward to reviewing your work,

Gallery Staff

gallery@tamarackwv.com

17th Annual Best of West Virginia Open Juried Exhibition

TAMARACK MARKETPLACE: The Best of West Virginia celebrates West Virginia artists by showcasing their creativity and talent in this special juried competition.  This exhibition is the only exhibition hosted by the David L. Dickirson Fine Arts Gallery that can be entered by any artist or artisan who is a West Virginia resident. Participants compete for four monetary awards, totaling $4000.

Eligibility:

• This exhibition is open to all artists who currently reside in West Virginia. You do not need to be juried into Tamarack Marketplace to enter. You will be asked to produce proof of residency.
• All submitted works must be original and created within the last two (2) years. Work previously exhibited in a gallery exhibition organized by Tamarack or in the print bins on Tamarack’s retail floor is ineligible.
• Due to space limitations, large (over 6'x6') or multi-piece artworks may not be accepted. Exceptions are possible.
• We are unable to display nude figure studies or graphic imagery.

Dates and Deadlines:

• Exhibition Run: May 30th – July 19th
• Image Submission Deadline: May 3rd
• Decision Notifications (sent via email): May 8th
• Drop Off Deadline for Accepted Work: May 24th
• Opening Reception: May 31st
• Work Pick Up Deadline: Aug 2nd

Entry Fee A non-refundable fee of $30.00 is required from each submission (limit of one submission per artisans) of up to two works per submission.  You will be asked to pay your entry fee using the Credit Card/PayPal option at the end of this form. If you are a multidisciplinary artist and you would like to submit artworks in multiple media categories, each media is required to be submitted under its own application. For instance, if you would like to submit a photograph and a wood carving, then you must submit one application for your photography, then complete an application for your carving (two submissions - one entry per submission in this case).

Sales Terms:  All work sold by the Gallery is on a consignment basis with a commission split of 40% to Tamarack and 60% to the artist. All work must be labeled for sale.

Application Process 

1. Review the above eligibility guidelines.
2. Create an account or login to an existing account by following the instructions below. After you have done so, the entry form will become available to you, and you can complete the following steps.
3. Enter name, address, and contact information in the provided text boxes below.
4. Upload a scan of a proof of West Virginia Residency using the uploading widget below. (Acceptable forms include a valid West Virginia Driver's License, a valid West Virginia State ID Card, or a current utility bill with applicant's name and address. Driver's License is preferred, but you are welcome to censor any information on the scan aside from your name, address and expiration date).
5. Upload an artist biography and an artist statement below.
6. Upload images of up to two (2) entries below. Be sure to include a title, medium, price, dimensions, and a brief description in the corresponding text boxes. Multiple images of each entry are permissible for the purpose of showing fine details.  Image submissions must be in .JPEG format. Image submissions should be 300ppi and no larger than 2400x3000 pixels.  Please name the file of each image that you are uploading with your last name and the title of the work, separated by an underscore. Example: "Lastname_Title"
7. Review the final checklist to ensure all necessary elements have been uploaded to the form.
8. Submit Payment using the Credit Card/PayPal option at the end of the form.

We are eager to see your entries. If you have questions or concerns, please refer them to gallery@tamarackwv.com, (304) 256-6843 ext. 7343 or 7329.

Thank you,

Gretchen Carr - Gallery Manager

gcarr@tamarackwv.com
 

If you have not yet reviewed the pamphlet for the Tamarack Marketplace Jury Session, please do so through this link - Jury Process - Tamarack (tamarackwv.com). For any questions or assistance with the application process, please contact our Gallery Staff at gallery@tamarackwv.com and thank you for choosing Tamarack Marketplace!

If you have not yet reviewed the pamphlet for the Tamarack Marketplace Jury Session, please do so through this link - Jury Process - Tamarack (tamarackwv.com). For any questions or assistance with the application process, please contact our Gallery Staff at gallery@tamarackwv.com and thank you for choosing Tamarack Marketplace!

If you have not yet reviewed the pamphlet for the Tamarack Marketplace Jury Session, please do so through this link - Jury Process - Tamarack (tamarackwv.com). For any questions or assistance with the application process, please contact our Gallery Staff at gallery@tamarackwv.com and thank you for choosing Tamarack Marketplace!