INTRODUCTIONS
The artist. The insight. The Work.
Dear Artists,
For many collectors, knowing the artist is just as important as the artwork itself. When you understand who made the piece, what inspired it, and the ideas behind it, the work takes on deeper meaning. It’s no longer just something beautiful to look at—it becomes a story and a connection.
Collectors are often drawn to authenticity. Learning about an artist’s journey, values, and process helps create an emotional bond with the work, which is what makes it truly memorable and lasting. It also helps collectors feel confident in their purchase, knowing where the piece fits within the artist’s larger body of work.
At its core, collecting art isn’t just about owning an object—it’s about supporting a creative voice and becoming part of that artist’s ongoing story. In that light, the exhibits team would like to invite you to apply for a small scale INTRODUCTIONS feature focused on hi-lighting you and your practice.
You will have the opportunity to introduce yourself and highlight your work on a small scale in the gallery utilizing one of the four sides of our portable walls, there will be four artists participating each month on each of the four sides of the wall. We envision this as a space to share your bio, a photo of you working or a headshot, cool details about what’s behind your work, the inspiration, the process and of course a few carefully chosen pieces and a small selection of prints if you choose.
We’re excited to offer this to our members and look forward to your applications. This opportunity is not juried, all members are highly encouraged to apply. Accommodations for clay artists to safely exhibit their work as well. This will be a rolling admission with the first features taking place in March of 2026.
Tips and Requirements
Artists will hang their own work during a designated installation session.
Artists must adhere to the KAA framing and hardware restrictions.
Artists must complete the Introductions Artist Contract.
Fees must be paid at the time of submission. 2026 Fees for “Introduction $100 for a 44” Wall, $50 for a 22” wall.
There will be a $12.00 fee for lettering and labels. This payment must be made at the same time as your exhibit fee payment.
Give your art space to breathe, this space can accommodate 2 to 4 small pieces or one medium statement piece.
Have a couple of backup pieces in your inventory. When a piece sells and the buyer takes home the work, artists may be able to coordinate a replacement piece. The Gallery Manager will notify you if you are able to coordinate a replacement piece. (No artwork can be dropped off at the gallery without prior communication with the Gallery Manager).
Make yourself stand out with a well crafted bio or a statement about yourself and your work. Please see this example.
Jeanne Maguire, a member of our exhibits committee, can assist you with this.The KAA will have an acrylic display for your artist bio/statement/photo and a display your business cards.
There will be a space dedicated to art prints for the Introductions feature. Each artist may bring 6 to 8 prints for the display. You will be required to fill out an inventory sheet and gallery shop contract.
Questions? Please contact our Exhibits Chair, Angelique Luro.
