15 Senior Show Info

2015 Graduating Senior Exhibition
Stephen D. Paine Gallery
Participation Guidelines
• Seniors graduating in Spring 2015 only
• One piece of work
• Cannot exceed a 4’ x 4’ x 4’ area (maximum size allowed for a single piece, multiple pieces cannot be shown)
• Piece is dropped off ready to hang (framed or with appropriate hardware), only a picture hanger will be
provided
• If you cannot leave your work during the drop-off times you must provide a paper “footprint” with a color
image of the work or description
• This template physically reserves space for your piece: it must be the same size as your work and labeled
with your name, phone number, and a description of the work with your application stapled to it
• The template must be dropped off during the submission period. If you cannot be there, please have a
friend fill out the forms completely for you
• No late work will be accepted
• Pedestals will be provided but may be shared with other artists, if you require a specific size/height you
must provide your own
• If your work requires specialized hanging equipment you must supply it with detailed instructions
• If you want to install the piece yourself you must make advance arrangements with the Chief Preparator,
Rob Gainfort (617-897-7338), artists may install on May 13
• All technology (TV, DVD player, projector, etc) must be provided by the artist
• You can have your final reviews in the gallery space during office hours (9am to 5pm) bearing in mind we
cannot stop installation during reviews, so it may be noisy
• You may remove work for a review, but you must bring it back and re-install it yourself, please leave a
note with your name, contact info, and return date
• NOTE: The gallery is closed to the public, including reviews, ALL DAY on Friday, May 15 for the Blair
Sculpture Award jury, if you are not participating in the jury you may remove your work and return it at a
later date (leaving a template in its place)
• Artwork cannot be stored in the Paine Gallery after 5pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2014, artwork left will be
placed in South Hall’s 2nd floor hallway and may be disposed of
• If you can’t pick up the work yourself you can have a friend pick it up for you
The Curatorial Programs Department and the college are not responsible for lost or damaged artwork,
equipment, or materials. Participation in the Senior Show is AT YOUR OWN RISK.
2015 Senior Show Schedule
Drop off work and submit application
May 7 + 8
12:00-4:00pm
Paine Gallery, 2nd Floor, South Hall
Artist installation in the Paine Gallery
May 13
10:00—4:00pm
If you want to install yourself, you must make advance arrangements with Chief Preparator Rob Gainfort
(617-879-7338).
Exhibition on view
Reception (following Convocation)
May 18 – 22
Thursday, May 21
9:00—6:00pm
6:00—8:00pm
Pick up
Friday, May 22
Tuesday, May 26
3:00—6:00pm
9:00—5:00pm
If you can’t pick up during these times please make arrangements for someone to pick up on your behalf.
Contact Information:
Chloe Zaug
Assistant Director, Bakalar & Paine Galleries
(617) 879-7337
czaug@massart.edu
Rob Gainfort
Chief Preparator, Bakalar & Paine Galleries
(617) 879-7338
rgainfort@massart.edu
Artwork cannot be stored in the Paine Gallery after 5:00PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.
Any remaining work will be placed in the South Hall 2nd Floor hallway and may be disposed of.
The Curatorial Programs Department and the college are not responsible for lost or damaged
artwork. Participation in the Senior Show is AT YOUR OWN RISK.