OA Gallery
2015 Small Works Invitational
Rules and Information

Important Dates
October 6, 2015-Deadline for online submissions
October 23-24 - Deadline for hand delivery of artwork
October 26, 2015-Deadline for receipt of artwork 
November 6, 2015-Work on display at OA Gallery. 
November 7, 2015-Online preview and purchase begins.
November 20, 2015-Exhibit Reception-You are invited to attend!
December 31, 2015-End of show
January 5-15, 2016-Shipping return of unsold work. Please allow a few extra days for receipt of your pieces.
January 30, 2016-Payment for sold works mailed.


Important Information-Please read all information carefully

• There is NO entry fee for this exhibit.
• Call for artwork is by invitation only.
• All entries must be for sale.
• All work must be original.
• OA Gallery percentage for sold artwork is only 20% of the sale price for this special event.
• OA Gallery Best of Show Award of $300 chosen by the owners of OA Gallery.
• People's Choice Award of $100.00 will be conducted by ballot during opening reception for the exhibit.

• OA Gallery Exhibit Awards will go to 3 artists chosen by the gallery whose work is considered exceptional. The recipients will be invited for representation by the gallery for a period of 6 months with a commission rate of only 35%.  At the end of 6 months, representation may be extended at the OA Gallery's request. The number and size of pieces is not limited to the small works submissions. A representative of the gallery will contact the award winners with details in January, 2016.
• OA Gallery reserves the right to disqualify entries that do not conform to the submission guidelines, works that are considered to be offensive by the gallery, or for any other reason.
• Entries submitted may not be substituted without prior consent from OA Gallery.
• OA Gallery is not able to insure your work but makes every effort to secure your painting. You may wish to consider purchasing your own insurance.
• You will receive confirmation of your submission via email. Please allow 2-5 business days for confirmation.  Successful submission of the form does not constitute confirmation.  Please contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email.

Image Requirements

• Two dimensional works only
• Maximum size of paintings: 12 inches on the longest side (not including framing/matting)
• Maximum outside dimensions: 18 inches on the longest side (overall size including framing/matting)

Submission Form Requirements

• Maximum file size of 2MB

         SUBMIT FORMS AND UPLOAD ARTWORK HERE

Framing Requirements

• Professional gallery framing.  No gallery wrapped canvases without frames.
• Only wire hangers, no sawtooth hangers
• Must include printable inventory form on back of painting

Shipping/Packing Requirements

• Hand delivery accepted at OA Gallery during regular hours on Friday, October 23 or Saturday October 24.
• Ship in Air Float or similar containers.
• No wood crates.  No packing peanuts.  No heavily taped bubble wrap.  No screws.
• Must include prepaid and printed return shipping label.
• If shipping, use only the address below and NOT the gallery address.
• Make sure to include inventory form to be taped to back of each piece.   

         INVENTORY FORMS HERE

Ship prior to October 31, 2016 to:
The UPS STORE*
​Attn:  OA Gallery
101 West Argonne 
Kirkwood, MO  63122
(314) 966-5410
*Please do not contact The UPS Store above with questions about the exhibit.  They will only handle shipping questions.

Gallery Contact Information
Phone: (314) 821-6241 (Wednesdays through Saturdays from noon until 5pm-or please leave a message)
Email: info@oberandersongallery.com


We are excited to have your work in our show!  Thank you!