Exhibition Info & Specs – Templates and Submission Links

Please find below the key details for the upcoming exhibition, including the space specifications, design templates, and links to upload your materials. Also,
check out our exhibition video by Amy Davies. Watch Video

Exhibition Information (Click the link to submit show information)
*All show information must be received by May 15

EXHIBITION RATES

Half the Hallway (40 ft.): $250
Full Hallway (80 ft.): $500
The Community Room: $500

*Additional fees are applied for in-house installation.

 

Promotional Calendar of Events Template for Website

Edie Windsor Exhibition Hall

Exhibition Hallway Dimensions and Photos: 

 

Left Wall 
Height 13' 5"
3' 5"
35'
2' 5"
2' 5"

Right Wall 
Height 13' 5"
3' 8"
19' 5"
18' 5"
2' 5"

 

The Community
Room

The Community Exhibition Dimensions and Photos: 

Please be advised that applying to exhibit in the Community Room comes with limitations and some restrictions to access if room is rented out or is being used for private events. The Community Room exhibition space requires a specific request when applying to exhibit. This space is ideal for large works of art or installations.

 

Right Wall 
Height 10' 5"
35'

Left Wall 
Height 10' 5"
4'
2' 3"
11' 3"
6' 8"
5'

Front Wall 
Height 10' 5"
2' 10" 
15"

Back Wall 
Height 10' 5" 
6' 10"
Projection Screen 4' 5" x 7' 1" 

6' 10"

 

Installing:

Please be advised that you will be responsible for installing your exhibition. We ask that you come prepared and that all artwork is finished, dry and ready to hang (along with proper hanging materials). Exhibitions are scheduled to be installed on Wednesday between the hours of 8:30 AM – 5 PM (some exceptions can be made if applicable). Please remember that we are a shared workspace hosting business professionals, off-site meetings, classes, and retreats – lots of people come in and out of the building every day. The Commons reserves the right to refuse work that is improperly presented or unsafe to hang.

* Please note that we can assist you in contracting a local curator to install your show for a fee of $250. Let us know in advance if you will need assistance with hanging your show.

Here are guidelines to follow when preparing to install:

- Do not crowd the exhibition space (give each piece breathing room)
- Work should be curated to suit The Commons exhibition space
- Artwork should be presented in a professional manner
- Hang art at eye level ( center work 57 – 60” inches from the ground) k
- The expected install time should not exceed 4 hours

Deinstalling:

Each artist is responsible for deinstalling their exhibition. All exhibitions are scheduled to be deinstalled on the second Monday of their show dates during The Commons regular business hours (8:30 AM – 5 PM). The Commons does not have the space to store any artwork.

Opening Reception:

Each exhibiting artist is welcome to host a reception here at The Commons to invite friends, family, and the community to celebrate the opening of their show. Receptions can occur Thursday through Sunday and run 2 to 3 hours in length. If you’d like to serve wine at your reception, you must host it on a Friday evening in accordance with the Provincetown Licensing Board and our gallery license. Receptions are to be held outside business hours and should not go past 9 PM. The exhibiting artist is responsible for food and drink, cleaning up afterward, and making sure that the building is locked and secure before leaving. If there are any questions about closing procedures, please contact Commons staff.

Sales

All sales made will be handled between the artist and the buyer. The Commons does not receive or accept money for sales. We can connect potential buyers with the artist to complete transactions, but we suggest setting up a Venmo, Paypal, or a Square account to handle all transactions. Please post payment and contact information on-site of the exhibition.

https://account.venmo.com/signup
https://www.paypal.com/us/home
https://squareup.com/us/en

Promotion:

The Commons promotes each exhibition on our website events page (include a 5x7" image for promotional image). We require each artist to submit a title for their exhibition, an artist statement, and at least 2 high-resolution images of the work exhibited. We encourage artists to create original content on social media and tag The Commons (@commonsptown) for us to share with our followers. 


Click on the link below to see an example of exhibition details.

https://www.provincetowncommons.org/commons-events/ocac

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/commonsptown/

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/commonsptown

We encourage you to reach out to local news outlets to promote your exhibition. Below is a list of local publications and contact information:

The Provincetown Independent
arts@provincetownindependent.org 

abraham@provincetownindependent.org 

eve@provincetownindependent.org

The Provincetown Magazine
Gallery Listings- Print
rebeccaalvin@provincetownmagazine.net
stephendesroches@provincetownmagazine.net
peterdonnelly@provincetownmagazine.com (ad space)

Wake Up In Provincetown
wakeupinprovincetown@gmail.com

Babes and Bois
babesandbois@gmail.com

The Provincetown Banner
Mary Ann Bragg, editor
mbragg@provincetownbanner.com

Contact Information for Commons Staff

Lesley Marchessault
Executive Director
lesley@commontptown.org
850.-339-.4525

Dave LaFrance
Director of Operations
dave@commonsptown.org
415.525.2363

Business hours for The Commons 

Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm 
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 2 pm