2027 Fresno Arts Council Gallery Exhibition Application
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FRESNO ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY: EXHIBITION APPLICATION
The Fresno Arts Council is now accepting applications for two-dimensional visual artists to exhibit their artwork in the FAC Gallery for one the following months in 2027: January, February, April, June, July, September, October, and November. We are seeking artists and/or art collectives who have 15-20 wired and ready to hang pieces to fill the gallery space. Selected artists will host an ArtHop reception at the FAC Gallery on the first Thursday of their exhibiting month. Please review the full guidelines here.
Please note that artists may only submit one application for the FAC Gallery or City Hall Gallery in 2027. Artists cannot apply for both.
Deadline: October 2, 2026
Applicants will be notified in November 2026.
Submission Requirements:
- Contact information
- Identify exhibition month
- Upload samples of artwork for exhibition
- Identify any conflict w/ agreement items
** FAC will review and make the selection for each month's exhibition, Once selected, FAC will confirm the exhibition month and provide an agreement for signature.
If selected, parties must adhere to the following items.
1. Purpose: Exhibitor agrees to entrust the artwork to FAC for the purpose of exhibiting at the Fresno Arts Council for agreed upon month. Exhibitor agrees to deliver, install, and take down artwork at the Fresno Arts Council on the scheduled dates arranged between exhibitor and an FAC staff member.
2. Artwork: All artwork must be original works created by the Exhibitor. Use of AI to create original artwork and/or promotional materials is not allowed under any circumstance. Exhibitor will send an FAC staff member images of all artwork that will be in the exhibition, along with a list of work titles and details, before the installation date of the exhibition. Artwork displayed may be available for sale. Exhibitor is responsible for the sale transactions. The interested party may contact the artist directly or contact FAC.
3. Displaying Artwork: 15-20 pieces are needed to fill the gallery, and all artwork must be backed with hooks and wired in order to be displayed using our gallery’s hanging system. Exhibitor is fully responsible for hanging their own artwork. Hammering, screwing, pounding, or attaching anything other than masking tape and mounting putty to the exhibit walls is prohibited.
There is no height or weight limit for artwork in the gallery. The FAC Gallery is a large space, and large works are preferred. Exhibitor is required to provide labels describing each work (headstones), and provide an “Artist Statement” that must be wired and displayed in the gallery. The information required on the labels are as follows: Title of Work, Name of Artist, Medium, Year, and Price (NFS if not for sale).
4. Artist Reception: Exhibitor will have an artist reception on the first Thursday of the exhibiting month during ArtHop. Exhibitor must be present at the FAC Gallery during ArtHop hours from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Exhibitor must send all promotional materials to an FAC staff member for the FAC to promote the exhibition. Using AI to create promotional materials for exhibitions is prohibited. Exhibitor is also encouraged to provide food and drinks during their reception.
5. Cancellation: Exhibitor agrees to notify FAC of cancellation at least one month in advance of the scheduled date. FAC will seek a replacement for the exhibition.
6. Ownership/Copyright: FAC has the right to reproduce artwork exhibited in the FAC office for educational or promotional purposes, unless otherwise noted by the creator, or the rightful owner.
7. Holding: Exhibitor agrees to claim all work on pick-up date. Under no circumstances will work be added or removed before the exhibition schedule.
8. Insurance for Artwork: Exhibitor agrees to provide insurance for artwork exhibiting at FAC. FAC does not provide insurance for the artwork displayed at its office.
9. Right of Refusal: FAC has the right to refuse to display work on the basis of space, aesthetics, weight, and ability to protect, or properly mount the work to a wall. work on the basis of space, aesthetics, weight, and ability to protect, or properly mount the work to a wall.