ArtSpan is excited for the return of stARTup Art Fair after a 5 year hiatus, and to be participating with a deluxe room showcasing a body of work by one to three select ArtSpan Artists.
Eligibility to apply for this opportunity is a benefit of ArtSpan Artist Membership. Non-member applicants will not be considered.
ABOUT STARTUP ART FAIR
From April 18 through April 20, the fair returns to the Hotel Del Sol, the iconic 1950s motor lodge in the beautiful Marina District adjacent to the Bay, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Startup will run concurrently with the prestigious San Francisco Art Fair at Fort Mason, which is within walking distance of the del Sol—participating in what promises to be an extraordinary weekend of art discovery in San Francisco.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - ARTSPAN’S ROOM
ArtSpan invites proposals from ArtSpan Artist Members for participation in our dedicated room at stARTup Art Fair. This unique opportunity takes place within a hotel setting, where each room functions as an exhibition space. ArtSpan’s room will showcase the work of one to three artists. If a group of artists is selected, each will have approximately one wall to present their work.
We seek compelling proposals from artists who will transform the space into a dynamic and engaging experience for fair visitors. We encourage innovative presentations that maximize the impact of the artwork within the intimate setting of a hotel room.
PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
Interested ArtSpan Artists may submit a proposal that includes the following:
- Artist Statement (250 words max) – Describe your artistic practice and conceptual approach
- Proposal Description (500 words max) – Outline the body of work you wish to exhibit, including how it will fit within the unique constraints of a hotel room setting
- Installation Considerations – Any special requirements for hanging or displaying the work.
- Exhibited Work – Provide up to 10 images of the work that will be exhibited. Include title, dimensions, medium, year, price*
*All exhibited work must be available for purchase - Highlight relevant experience and/or exhibitions
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Exhibiting artists will take ownership of the room and are required to install, deinstall, and be present within the room for the duration of the fair to engage with visitors
- No nails or screws are allowed in the wall
- stARTUp recommends using 3M Command nailless hangers to install artwork
- Exhibitors will be charged for any damage to the walls
- Hotel furniture can be rearranged as needed, but cannot be removed from the rooms, review the room
- Rooms must be returned to their original condition before checking out at the end of the weekend
- Exhibiting artists will be responsible for bringing their own:
- Additional temporary lighting
- Hanging hardware (3M Command nailless hangers or similar nailess solutions)
- Electrical (extension cords, power strips, phone chargers, etc)
- Wrapping material (bubble wrap, butcher paper, etc for sales)
- Guest book
- Business cards
- All selected artists will be required to review and abide by stARTup Art Fair’s Exhibitor Kit
- There have been a myriad ways artists have activated rooms at Hotel Del Sol in the past review them here
SALES
- All sales will be processed on site via QR code scanning connected to ArtSpan’s shopify
- Artists receive 70% commission and ArtSpan receives 30%
SELECTION CRITERIA
Proposals will be reviewed based on the following:
- Artistic merit
- Cohesion of proposed work
- Feasibility of installation within the space (artist has a clear plan of how to install their work without damaging walls) and has a clear deinstallation plan
- Engagement and impact on viewers
- Applicant is a current ArtSpan Member
KEY DATES
Entry Deadline: Sunday, March 23 @ 11:59PM
Artist Notification(s): Week of April 1
Load-In: Thursday, April 17, starting @ 3PM
Fair Opening: Friday, April 18 @ 2PM*
*mandatory exhibitor meeting hosted by stARTup at 12PM
Fair Closing: Sunday, April 20 @ 7PM
Load-Out: Begins @ 7:01PM on Sunday and must be completed by noon, Monday, April 21
FAIR PUBLIC HOURS
Friday, April 18, 2-10PM
Saturday, April 19, 12-9PM
Sunday, April 20, 12-7PM