Ely Senior Center Artist Exhibition

• We offer 10 feet of wall space for up to 10 pieces of two-dimensional artwork (paintings, drawings, photographs) or hangable three-dimensional artwork (no large sculptures). Weight limits: one hook per piece: 30 pounds, two hooks per piece: 60 pounds. 

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

• • February – April 2025: Cecilia Rolando

  • May – June 2025

  • July – August 2025 (including the Blueberry Art Festival weekend)

  • September – October 2025

  • November 2025 – January 2026

Blueberry Art Festival: The festival takes place the third weekend in July, during which the Ely Community Center hosts a Blueberry Bazaar on Friday and Saturday. Artists exhibiting during this period can keep their work displayed throughout the event.

• All work must be ready to hang (framed or, if on canvas, wired for hanging).

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

• An Artist’s Statement must accompany the exhibit, introducing the artist and their work.

• A short bio (maximum 190 characters) is required for social media, programs, and the website.

• Work must be aesthetically pleasing, thematically cohesive, and non-controversial (i.e., no obscenity, violence, nudity, or overtly political/religious content).

• The Ely Senior Center will review submissions and approve selected artists.

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

• At the end of the exhibition period, artists must remove their artwork promptly. If not collected within five days, it will be stored in a designated area. If not collected within 30 days, it will become property of the Ely Senior Center. 

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

• The artist is responsible for all sales transactions. The Ely Senior Center will not handle payments or take commissions.

• The Ely Senior Center will assist in promoting the exhibition on social media and may work with the artist to schedule an opening or closing reception.

• Artists agree to allow the Ely Senior Center to photograph and film the artwork for promotional purposes.

• The Ely Senior Center is not responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of artwork.

• Artists must be 18 years or older to participate.

To apply, please fill in the following form: https://forms.gle/LyiMpKpQbYayx93j9 (opens in a new tab) 

Or contact the Ely Senior Center at elyseniorcenter@gmail.com (opens in new tab)