Sayles-Hill Art Display

Overview

The Sayles-Hill Campus Center offers art display space, open to all students, staff, faculty, and alumni of all experience levels. Art exhibits are distinct from promotional event displays. Displays should showcase original works of art, such as photography, paintings, works on paper, etc. Artists are welcome to market their art for sale while on display.

Program Goals

1. Support the expression of diverse perspectives and creativity of Carleton students, staff, faculty, and alumni
2. Provide an open forum for the display, discussion, and appreciation of art
3. Make the Sayles-Hill Campus Center even more welcoming and beautiful through art

Exhibit Locations

All locations are in upper Sayles-Hill on the walls outside of Hill Lounge and in meeting rooms 250-253. There are 14 display locations.

How Art is Selected

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. All Carleton students, faculty, staff, and alumni of all experience levels are welcome to submit their work for consideration. Due to the volume of proposals received, occasionally not all submissions are offered exhibition space. Exhibit proposals may be submitted online using the form at the bottom of this page.

How to Submit Art

1. Complete the form at the bottom of this page
2. Submit up to 10 digital images of the art. Images should be emailed to sao@carleton.edu with artwork dimensions, approximate weight, and medium

General Information

• Basic hanging installation hardware and equipment is provided. Art is to be hung using hardware provided (i.e., no holes in walls, tape, additional tracks, etc.).
• Frames and framing supplies are provided whenever possible, but artists are encouraged to provide their own frame with D-rings and/or hanging cable.
• Staff will assist artists in hanging art. No art should be installed without a staff member present.
• No drilling, nailing, or gluing to the floors, ceilings or molding is permitted. Although it sounds like fun, we cannot paint, mud, plaster, or use adhesives/markers on the walls, floor or ceiling.
• Art cannot attach to the track lighting.
• Exhibitions during the academic year typically last one term, however actual exhibit length is subject to change.
• Art cannot weigh more than 150 pounds per track.
• The College reserves the right to refuse any submitted artwork.
• The College manages the installation of all exhibits and reserves the right to change layouts for risk management or aesthetic reasons.
• Artist is responsible for expenses and logistics of transporting artwork to-and-from the exhibit space, including insurance during transportation (if applicable) and all packing materials. Artists will be advised of the drop-off location and hours. All artwork must be removed by the artist within 24 hours of the exhibition closing.
• The Student Activities Office and Carleton College accept no liability for the safety of the art exhibits while in transport, storage, during installation or on display.
• Any programmatic or financial sponsorships, grants, funds, etc. must be approved for inclusion in the Sayles-Hill Art Exhibits prior to the start of the exhibition and are subject to all Carleton College policies and procedures for sponsorships.

Publicity

• The Student Activities Office coordinates the design of electronic exhibition announcements with collaborative input from all artists exhibiting.
• The Student Activities Office reserves the right to edit artist statements.
• The Student Activities Office may submit press releases to local media and art organizations.
• The Student Activities Office will promote art displays through various electronic newsletters, but the artist is responsible for all costs associated with his/her own mailing list (if applicable).
• The Student Activities Office coordinates the typing, printing, and mounting of exhibition labels and wall text.
• Any other publicity materials provided/produced by the artist must be approved by the Student Activities Office prior to production.

Insurance

Carleton College does not provide insurance coverage for damage or theft on artwork exhibited as part of the Sayles-Hill Art Display program. Those exhibiting in this space are doing so at their own risk. Art will be displayed in an area that has 24-hour access and no monitoring. Anti-theft clips are available to make it more difficult to steal, but they do not make displayed art completely secure.

Frequently Asked Questions