-Entrants must be at least 14 years of age.
-Entrants must be currently enrolled at North Kingstown High School at the time of submission.

-All entries must be submitted through the Gilbert Stuart online entry form.
-Images must be in JPEG or TIFF files less than 10MB in size, with the recommended longest pixel dimension between 1600 and 3000 pixels.
-Where possible, digital image files should be named as follows: [Last Name]_[First Name]-[Title of Work].
-Failure to follow these guidelines may result in work not being considered.
-Images of submitted works may be used at the sole discretion of the Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum for promotional purposes including but not limited to the invitation, catalog, website, or on a subsequent year’s prospectus. Image will include attribution whenever possible.

-Artists may submit up to three (3) artworks for consideration.  However each artist is only eligible for one (1) prize.
-Works to be considered must have been completed within the last 15 months – since January of the previous year.
-Completed works may not exceed 72 inches in any one direction, including the frame. Sizes specific to an exhibition are shown in the entry application.
-Work must be original in concept and design and created by the artist. No A.I. or computer generated art will be accepted.
-Photographic prints must have been made directly by the artist, they shall have been analog or digitally processed by the artist and shall be in control of any adjustments such as cropping, color balance, contrast, etc., through to the final printing.
-No works produced in multiple quantities are accepted, unless produced from the original means by the artist’s hand and doesn’t exist in another medium. Editions must be signed and numbered.

-Should the Gilbert Stuart Museum’s Bell Gallery or any other exhibition space be closed for reasons beyond our control, we reserve the right to move a planned physical exhibit to our online gallery.

-JPEG or TIFF images only.
-Maximum file size limited to 10 MB.
-As a guideline, we recommend that you set the pixel dimension to approximately 3000 pixels on the longest side to provide the best image for the juror.
-Digital image files should be named as follows: [Last Name]_[First Name]-[Title of Work].

-All work delivered to the gallery must have the following information affixed to the non-viewing side of artwork:
—Artist Name
—Address, phone number, and email
—Title of the work and medium. Be specific with medium descriptions (e.g., oil on hardboard or canvas, not oil; chromogenic print or archival ink jet print, not photography or digital print; oil pastel on paper, not pastel; etc.)
-Work must arrive on scheduled dates.
-Paintings must be dry.
-Measure to ensure work meets size limitations before delivery, include outer edges of frames. Work not in compliance will not be exhibited. No exceptions.

The Gilbert Stuart Museum strives to provide a professional exhibition space and asks artists to present their artwork professionally as well. The work must conform to the following standards unless otherwise stated for a particular exhibition. Artwork will not be installed if improperly presented or misrepresented.

-Artwork that is intentionally unframed, such as stretched canvas, must be specified as such and have well-finished painted edges. Mats, if used, must be well cut and clean.
-All prints, including photographic prints must be signed and numbered.
-All work must be equipped for safe installation; gallery personnel will determine safety.
-Works considered as being too fragile for handling by gallery personnel will not be accepted.
-Coordination with the Gallery is required for installation work.
-Works requiring electrical outlets or other special considerations should consult with the gallery prior to application.
-When two or three-dimensional work is unusually heavy or difficult to handle, timely assistance may be required of the artist. Prior notice is required for any three-dimensional works exceeding 50 pounds, and two-dimensional work exceeding 20 pounds to ensure gallery floor or wall can bear weight load. Three-dimensional work must fit through a standard single door.

-When the exhibit ends, unless specified otherwise, you may pick up your work no earlier than 4:30 pm on the closing day of the exhibit.
-You must pick up your work within 48 hours of the closing day of the exhibit, or notify the gallery if you will be late.
-Unless previous arrangements have been made, work placed in storage after announced pickup dates will be subject to a fine of $10.00 per piece, per week. Work left in storage longer than two (2) weeks shall become Gilbert Stuart Museum property and may be disposed of, or used for fundraising purposes. There are no exceptions.

All work will be handled with all possible care, but pieces submitted for exhibition are at the artist’s risk. In the event of damage or theft, the Gilbert Stuart Museum will not be held liable.