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

Sawyer Yards Art Loan Program: THE OLIVER

*APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENT STUDIO TENANTS AT SAWYER YARDS
 

Project Description: Selected applicants will loan artwork to the OLIVER apartments on Summer Street for a minimum of 6 months, starting February 7, 2025, and ending August 4, 2025 (with an option to extend the loan period). The program is a rotating display, exclusively for Sawyer Yards tenant artists. All works can be available for sale, with the artists taking 100% of their sales price. Sold works will need to remain on the wall until the 6 month display period is concluded, or be removed only when a replacement can be hung simultaneously.   

The space at the Oliver is divided between the lobby, the mailroom, and the upstairs tenant lounge. This particular open call is for the lobby space and the upstairs gallery.

PHOTOS OF THE SPACES HERE: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vYFABK_IT2jB2Nc76rrOg4zAzimux6Sv?usp=drive_link

Artwork Selection: The audience is primarily the many residents of the Art House, as well as daily guests and visitors passing through the lobby. The lobby is lit softly with daylight, and feels airy. The walls are painted a very white, and there are wood tones, and blue-grey tile, with grey banquettes for seating. The upstairs gallery. is a combination of dark wood tones and dark greens. 

After the submission period is over, the Exhibitions and Program Manager, Alexander Squier will conduct studio visits as needed to see artworks and narrow down selections to fit in the available spaces. Artists will receive notification by Saturday, February 3. Those selected will receive instructions regarding delivery to Art House. Selected artists will be responsible for delivering their works to the Art House on the designated days below

Artwork Parameters:

• Minimum Width: The minimum width of canvas or framed work is 20" wide
• Maximum Width: Artwork or framed exterior dimensions cannot exceed 70" width in any direction
• Acceptable Media: Only wall-mounted works will be considered. Paintings must be dry, and equipped with hanging hardware such as D-Rings, wire, or a French cleat. Works on paper including drawings, prints, or collage must be properly framed and also equipped with hanging hardware. Framed photography, or photos printed and mounted on aluminum or gator board are also acceptable and must also be wired, have d-rings, or a cleat.  ART MUST BE READY TO HANG
• **Disclaimer: Sawyer Yards is not responsible for damage or loss or artwork while on view. Artists are encouraged to insure their work for the duration of the loan program. Artwork will be secured in place with a screw lock system that prevents theft. Sawyer Yards and Greystar (The Oliver) do not insure artworks on loan. Artists are responsible for insuring their own artworks for the duration of the loan period. 

Application Requirements:

1. Images of maximum of 10 artworks, ready to hang. (Recommended at least 4 images) Please upload high-resolution, good images. DO NOT SUBMIT WORK THAT IS NOT GOING TO BE AVAILABLE
2. Image List for all Work Examples to include title, date completed (as applicable), dimensions, and material/medium.

Submission and Project Timeline: 

1. Entry Deadline: Sunday February 2, 2025 (11:59pm)
2. Artist Notification: February 3, 2025 (afternoon)
3. Artwork Drop off and Install: February 7, 2025
4. End of Loan Period: August 4, 2025