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Information for All Island Artists

The Galaxy Gallery is a cooperative gallery, open to all Island Artists, and is the showcase for Martha's Vineyard Center for the Visual Arts (MVCVA).  

 

We encourage and welcome ALL Island Artists to participate in this season's shows. Feel free to submit art work for one - or all of the shows. Also, the Art Strolls are open to all Island Artists, as well as the Artist Yard Sale held in October.

 

Below, you will find simple Guidelines, for all artists who wish to participate. Please contact Holly Alaimo with any questions or concerns. 

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Guidelines - Gallery Shows (this year we will not be able to hold gallery shows, since we have lost our "brick and mortar" presence, but make sure to participate in the Art Strolls and the Habitat Art Show)

  1. Contact Holly Alaimo to register, or with questions - hollyalaimo@gmail.com - 508-693-5444

  2. Artwork - usually limited to 3 pieces - new work please, to keep shows vital and fresh. Wall art needs to be prepared with wire for hanging on the gallery's wall system.

  3. Artist Registration Form (click) Print, fill out and bring with your art - for each show (available at the gallery). This is the artist's contact info, plus the art work description for each show's wall signage. 

  4. Delivery / Pickup of Artwork - Turnover Day is the Wednesday, between each show.

  5. Sale of artwork goes through the Galaxy Gallery. At the end of each show, the artist will receive a check for 70% of their sales. 30% remains with the Galaxy Gallery for overhead operations.

 

Guidelines - Plein Air Event 

(none scheduled yet)

  1. Contact Holly Alaimo to register or with questions - hollyalaimo@gmail.com  508-693-5444

  2. Pickup supplied canvases...to be determined. The gallery will supply 8"x10" and 11"x14" canvas.

  3. Artist Registration Form (click) Print, fill out and bring with your art (available at the gallery). 

  4. Deliver the painting(s) 

  5. Sale of artwork goes through the Galaxy Gallery. At the end of the show, the artist will receive a check for 50% of their sales.

 

Guidelines - Art Strolls (Saturday July 12 - August 9)

  1. Contact Holly Alaimo to register, or with questions - hollyalaimo@gmail.com  - 508-693-5444

  2. Bring your own table or display. Placement is 'first come - first serve'.

  3. The location has been changed for the 2025 Strolls - the set-up will be in the grassy 'Campground' lot adjacent to Alison Shaw's Gallery.

  4. Art Stroll hours are 4 - 7 pm. Set-up begins at 3 pm. Cleanup after 7 pm.

  5. The artist keeps 100% of their sales.

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Guidelines - Habitat for Humanity - Second Hand + New Art Sale Event 

(September 12-13)

  1. Contact Holly Alaimo with questions - hollyalaimo@gmail.com  - 508-693-5444

  2. Donate your art or some other fabulous art. Delivery date is September 12.

  3. This show is well attended and the proceeds will be gratefully received, and put to good use.

  4. Habitat will receive 50% of the sales and the MVCVA (Martha's Vineyard Center for the Visual Arts) will receive 50% of the sales. 

 

Guidelines - Artist Yard Sale Event (none scheduled yet)

  1. Contact Holly Alaimo with questions - hollyalaimo@gmail.com  - 508-693-5444

  2. Bring your own table setup. The yard sale is held in the driveway of the gallery.

  3. Sell your art, extra art supplies, and useful items to other artists and to the visiting public.

  4. The Artist Yard Sale is being held the last day of the Habitat Art Show, which will draw in shoppers. Sale hours are 10 am to 3 pm. Set-up begins at 9 am.

  5. The artist keeps 100% of their sales.

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