Artist Wall

A space to celebrate local creativity. 

The Ely Community Center proudly hosts a rotating Artist Wall exhibit in our main lobby, featuring work by local and regional artists. The wall is open to the public during Community Center hours — stop by and enjoy the creativity in our community!

Exhibition Details

We offer 10 feet of wall space, suitable for:

• Up to 10 pieces of two-dimensional artwork (paintings, drawings, photographs)

• Hangable three-dimensional artwork (no large sculptures)

Weight limits:

• One hook per piece: 30 lbs

• Two hooks per piece: 60 lbs

The Ely Community Center does not take a commission on any sales.

Exhibition durations:

• February – April 

• May – June

• July – August

• September – October

• November – January

Artwork Guidelines

• All work must be ready to hang (framed or wired canvas).

• Artists must provide their own labels and pricing, or a separate price list.

• An Artist’s Statement must accompany the exhibit.

• A short bio (max 190 characters) is required for our website and social media.

• Exhibits must be cohesive, family-friendly, and non-controversial
  (no obscenity, violence, nudity, or overtly political/religious content).

Exhibition Setup & Removal

• The Ely Community Center reviews all submissions and selects exhibiting artists.

• Artists are responsible for hanging their work on the agreed-upon date.

• Artists must remove their artwork promptly at the end of the exhibit.

  • If not collected within 5 days, it will be stored temporarily.

  • If not collected within 30 days, it becomes property of the Ely Community Center.

• Sold pieces may be replaced with new work during the exhibit.

Sales & Promotion

• Artists handle their own sales — the Ely Community Center does not process payments or take commissions.

• We will assist with promoting your exhibit through our website and social media, and may collaborate on a reception.

• Artists agree to allow the Center to photograph and share images of their work for promotional purposes.

Liability

• The Ely Community Center is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to artwork.

• Participating artists must be 18 years or older.

Application Process

Interested in exhibiting on our Artist Wall?

👉 Fill out our online application form
👉 Or contact us at eccartistwall@gmail.com 

We look forward to showcasing your creativity!