Artwork selected for this loan program will be hung in the Sawyer Yards Creative Office at A100, Winter Street Studios. The office hosts meetings with the building owners, event organizers, designers, curators, etc. Artists who lend artwork can list their pricing and contact info, essentially selling the work through our office. Sawyer Yards does not handle any sales or monetary transactions but will connect interested buyers with the artist or direct them to contact the artist directly. Artists keep 100% of their sales. 

Artwork must be ready to hang on the walls and outfitted with either hanging wire, D-rings, or a cleat. Artist information and artwork details will be displayed with each artwork. Artwork will be rotated every three months. However, if the artist needs to retrieve their artwork before the end of the period for an exhibition or because the work has sold, that is of course permitted. 

Disclaimer: Sawyer Yards is not able to insure your artwork, artists are responsible for securing their own artwork insurance if they wish to, but it is not required. Our office is locked and secured when nobody is there.  

Our exhibitions aim to showcase the work of our occupants along with local, regional, and national artists, organizations, and institutions. We welcome visual art in all media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, fibers, photography, sculpture, installation, performance, video, and new media.

Sawyer Yards has 7 dedicated gallery spaces across the campus, that are programmed out on a rotating basis. Each gallery hosts up to 7 exhibitions a year, each lasting between 6 and 8 weeks depending on the building schedule. 

Project Description:
 

• Sawyer Yards is accepting exhibition proposals on an ongoing basis. We invite artists and curators to propose exhibition ideas for our gallery spaces.
• The gallery spaces on average are approximately 2000 SQFT.
• Proposals are invited from individual artists, curators, teams, or groups. 
• The Sawyer Yards Exhibition Program's goal in selecting proposals includes presenting a cross-section of media, content, and diversity over the year while showcasing quality art. 
• Sawyer Yards Exhibitions reserve the right to refuse the exhibition of work that does not accurately reflect the original proposal. 
• Sawyer Yards is not responsible for damage or loss or artwork while on view. Artists are encouraged to insure their work while on view at Sawyer Yards.
• Publicity will be provided through the Sawyer Yards Exhibition Program and Marketing Director. 
• Open flames and animals are not allowed. Soundtracks and audio must have headphones or be able to be set on timers to be silenced during theater performances. 

 Evaluation Criteria:

• Artistic quality: Artists of the highest artistic caliber, as demonstrated by examples of past work.
• Responsiveness: Letter of intent, proposal images, and final work successfully portray the overall goals of the project, while also engaging and inspiring the community.
• Project management ability: Applicant(s) demonstrate that the Artist has the necessary capability to accomplish the project, and to create and deliver the work on schedule

 Application Requirements:

1. Resume/CV, no more than three pages.
2. Letter of Intent, to include contact information, and a description of how the Artist intends to meet the criteria listed above (1,500 words maximum). This statement should describe the work the artist plans to show and provide some context for it. 
3. Work Examples: Up to ten (10) samples of previous work or new works intended for the exhibition. Only JPEGs up to 5 MB in size will be accepted. For proposed site-specific works or installations, schematic drawings may be submitted. 
4. Image List for all Work Example: to include Artist name(s), title, date completed (as applicable), dimensions, and material/medium.

Timeline:

Once your proposal has been reviewed you will receive notification from Sawyer Yards. Upon selection, the gallery and timeline will be determined for the upcoming year. Applicants whose work does not fit the criteria will be notified in a timely manner. 

Please contact Alexander Squier with any questions: exhibitions@sawyeryards.com

On View:  April 24 - June 28th, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday May 22, 6-8pm.
 

Thoughtful Indulgence. A self curated show of Sabine Street Studio Artist, plus guests.
 

“Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence. Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, Mocha Mousse extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to embrace aspirational and luxe.”

Leatrice Eiseman

Executive Director Pantone Color Institute

Most adults can agree, life would be much more difficult if it wasn't for coffee or chocolate. The simple, kind and welcoming invitation of one of the other is something that has been shared by all cultures for many ages. The complexities and diversity of the flavors, textures, forms and varieties of either delectable are as numerous as human emotions. But they are not only appreciated for their taste. The combination of the two are what inspired this year's Pantone Color of the Year 2025. Mocha Mousse, a warming, brown hue imbued with richness which nurtures us with its suggestion of the incomparable qualities of chocolate and coffee. These color qualities evoke emotions of comfort and wellness, while also being symbolic of luxury and richness.

With these qualities and colors in mind, artists from Sabine Street Studios are asked to create works which invoke moments of reflection and calmness. The works could be inspired most literally by the theme, images of cafes or restaurants, moments of lectures in parks or plazas. They could also be abstracts and intuitive works, using colors such as Mocha Mousse to recreate this richness and harmony that defines a well prepared mousse. The goal is to create an exhibition which emits an overall feeling of comfort, self introspection, and warmth.

https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year/2025

Fee:  $20 for up to 5 works from individual artists.  Galleries and shared studios are allowed up to 8 works.
 Entry fees are collected to pay for the reception and marketing. Any overage funds are earmarked for future building exhibition needs.

Entry Form Deadline: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 12 PM midnight

NOTE: This is not a juried exhibit; every attempt will be made to accept all pieces submitted. Artists may submit up to 5 pieces of artwork each, depending on their size. Works will hang in the South Gallery and throughout the corridors.  Placement preferences will be based upon space and its relationship to the theme of the exhibition.
IMPORTANT NOTE:  Work that has been previously exhibited in the Sabine Street Tenant Exhibitions might NOT be permitted.  Let's try to keep things fresh.

Artwork Drop Off:  April 19-22
 All artwork must include appropriate hanging hardware for your piece(s) and have an identification label secured to the back of each piece.  Artwork labels should include artists name, contact information, and piece title. Artwork should be dropped off in South Gallery. If artwork is not dropped off by the deadline it will not be included in the exhibit. Please refer to hanging specifications for proper hardware and finishing of submitted artwork.  

Install Artwork: April 22- April 23
 The artwork will be curated, placed, and hung in the gallery and corridors by exhibition coordinator Justin Grant during these two days. All artwork should be hung by April 24th.  

De-install Artwork:  June 28, 29 30.

Exhibition Guidelines:
Works must:



 

• be wired for hanging (wire MUST be firmly attached to the back of the piece)
• use D rings
• or wooden cleats
• NO sawtooth hangers or built-in cardboard clips. Painting stretchers will NOT be hung on nails on drywall walls.
• No Anchor Bolts
• All works on paper, including photographs, must be framed.
• All paintings must be dry (NO wet submissions in any media.)
• Painting stretchers must lay flat against the wall
• Unframed works will be considered, but artist must be available to install
• Artist must be available to hang their own heavy works (over 30 lbs) or provide special installation instructions and hardware. Most walls are drywall only.
• Works on canvas must be framed or have edges appropriate to the image or process
• Frames must be in good condition (no scratches or loose corners)
• Artworks must be clean and free of smudges and smears that are not in keeping with the stylistic intent of the artwork
• Please specify if an electrical outlet is needed before installation!
• Works sold may be removed IF replaced with an artwork similar in scale and no holes are added to the walls within 48 hours and the exhibitions coordinator is informed. A new tag with the correct information must be placed on the wall alongside new piece of work. 
• All sales are handled directly by the artist. Management will not handle sales in any way.
• Please provide scrap cardboard/plastic to set delivered work upon.
• Packing materials will not be returned – We do not have storage capabilities.
• Works must never have been shown in a past Sabine Street Studios Tenant exhibition.

Installation Guideline Additions / Exemptions:

 

• Large or unframed paper works will be considered at the discretion of the exhibition
• Headphones or a timer must be installed with all sound works.

Sawyer Yards is not responsible for damage or theft, however, we will follow professional standards when installing and handling artworks. In addition, we guarantee:


 

• All works will be hung with weight specific hooks
• Artworks not meeting the guidelines will not be included in exhibits to avoid damage to other artists’ work
• If your artwork is difficult to hang/site, too delicate to handle, you will be contacted for assistance.
• Artists will be contacted to pick up their work if it does not meet the specific guidelines. If it is an easy fix, the Exhibition Coordinator might give you time to do the fix. It is best to look over the guidelines before dropping off work.

 We cannot guarantee:

 

• that every work will receive its’ own lighting source since all fixtures are permanent
• specific locations for specific works
• multiple works by the same artist are hung together