Interested in exhibiting at the Mayflower Arts Center?

We are always seeking to feature artists at the Mayflower Arts Center. Exhibition proposals for solo or collaborative shows are accepted year round and must adhere to the guidelines listed below. Our Exhibition Committee reviews proposals on a quarterly basis. If you are interested in being a featured exhibiting artist or in our Lobby Gallery, proposals may be emailed to MayflowerArtsCenter@gmail.com or mailed to:

Mayflower Arts Center
ATTN: Exhibitions Committee
9 West Main Street
Troy, OH  45373
937.552.5848

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Proposal Submission Checklist
  • Completed Artist Exhibit Application 
  • Resume or CV (no more than 3 pages) that includes your art education or training, previous exhibitions, and awards
  • Artist's Statement
  • Exhibit Proposal detailing your vision, concept or theme of exhibition. This may be your current body or work, a retrospective body of work, or a special project/body of work you plan to create. The proposal narrative must include suggested title of exhibition, relevance to mission and goals of the Mayflower Arts Center, any special equipment or requirements you may need to present the proposed exhibition, and a description of intended or target audience. See Proposal Guidelines below for specs.
  • Artwork Inventory Sheet cataloging 10-12 images of work that are representational of the works to be shown if selected for exhibition. Images may be submitted digitally via email (MayflowerArtsCenter@gmail.com) or on CD or flash drive through mail (9 West Main Street, Troy, OH 45373). 
  • Numbered image file that corresponds to the digital work or slide images, includes your name, title of work, date created, size, and medium of each work.

Proposal Guidelines
  • Proposals should be typed with 8.5"x11" format in no less than 10-point font.
  • All documents should be included in both paper or in electronic form. Acceptable electronic files include .DOC or .PDF. 
  • Digital image files should be .JPEG or .PNG format, 72dpi,  800px at longest side and include your name in the filename.
  • Video submissions should not be longer than five minutes and must be compatible with MS Windows (PC).
  • Do NOT send original artwork. Application packets cannot be returned.

The Lobby Gallery Exhibit Guidelines
  1. The Mayflower Arts Center is a family‐friendly gallery and studio. Any/all artists and artworks are subject to Mayflower Arts Center’s owner selection and approval. We reserve the right to not accept works that include profanity, nudity, or sexuality.
  2. Unless otherwise stated, the standard exhibit fee for The Lobby Gallery (Box Office level) is $75.00 for a 3-5 week exhibit, plus 20% commission on sales. Exhibit fees are necessary to help offset our cost of paid advertisements. If the body of work is for exhibit only and all works are listed as NFS (Not For Sale), the exhibit fee is $100.
  3. The Artist is solely responsible for the shipping of any/all work to and from the Mayflower Arts Center, including the arrangements and/or costs thereof.
  4. All artwork must be delivered as ready to display. Any artwork that is not ready to display will not be included in the exhibit.
  5. The Mayflower Arts Center will collect any/all funds from sales, including the collection, handling, and reporting of sales tax) with said funds (less any negotiated commission) paid to the Artist within 30 days after the sale is complete. Installments will not be accepted on any purchases.
  6. The Lobby Gallery will be open during normal business hours, in addition to extended hours for special events such as movies, concerts, lectures, classes/workshops, and performances.
  7. The Mayflower Arts Center is responsible for the printing and display of the Exhibit Statement/Artist Statement and artwork description. No artworks will be displayed for exhibit or sale without an artist statement and proper description(s) of the artwork(s). The Exhibit/Artist Statement should be provided to the Mayflower Arts Center 30 days prior to the exhibit opening date.
  8. In addition to press releases, the Mayflower Arts Center promotes the exhibit through their monthly newsletter, on their website, social media (Facebook events, Twitter, Instagram), as well as in Art Around Town - Dayton Edition, and a number of online event calendars. A high‐resolution signature image of the exhibit shall be provided to the Mayflower Arts Center for the purposes of creating advertisements and online publicity banners. The artist’s name, exhibit title, and exhibit and reception dates are published along with the signature image and photo credit line.
  9. Additional printed promotional materials (posters, postcards) are provided for an additional fee. Please contact the Mayflower Arts Center as soon as possible for a quote.
  10. The Mayflower Arts Center works with the artist to establish a date for the artist’s reception. Light refreshments are provided by the Gallery. Artist contributions to the reception refreshments are always accepted and deeply appreciated.
  11. These guidelines are a summary of the basic terms detailed in our standard Artist‐Gallery Consignment Agreement. Once the artwork/artist is approved for exhibit, the Gallery will provide the Artist with the complete Artist‐Gallery Consignment Agreement specifying all terms and requirements. In matters such as Calls for Entry, applicable terms and conditions will be provided in the CFE prospectus.
  12. These guidelines are subject to change without notice. For more information, contact the Mayflower Arts Center using the methods listed at the bottom of this page.

Proposal Acceptance
Once your exhibit proposal is accepted, the Lobby Gallery Exhibition Committee will send you a copy of the Exhibit Agreement for completion and return, along with the exhibit fee, which is required to book your exhibit.

All questions may be directed to: 
Mayflower Arts Center
9 West Main Street
Troy, OH  45373
937.552.5848
MayflowerArtsCenter@gmail.com