GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

The Community Gallery at The Art Supply Depo is pleased to host art from emerging artists of all ages. We exist as a space to exhibit and honor those who do not have traditional gallery representation or the means to show regularly within the community.

We focus on exhibiting work from recently graduated BFA and MFA candidates, grade school and high school students who show tremendous talent, and adult artists who are newly finding their voice through creative expression. We will also occasionally host a group show that centers around a specific theme or concept.

Exhibition openings are hosted the First Friday of every month, as part of the Sylvania Red Bird Art District monthly art walk.

Terms and Conditions:
Artwork to be exhibited should be family friendly, have a cohesive media, theme and subject matter. It would ideally be from the same series.

Our exhibition space is located in our retail sales area, and is designed for 2-dimensional work only. It consists of five wall-track Gallery Hanging System areas that are approximately 54" long and vary from approximately 36-40" high. Each hanging rail can support artwork up to 60lbs. Depending on the size of your artwork, we can display approximately 5-15 pieces. Other wall areas of the store can be utilized if the work can be hung using high-tack tape. No holes can be put in our walls. Adult artwork must either be professionally framed, or capable of hanging from binder or bulldog clips (you must provide your own clips). Canvas or panels can have exposed edges if they are painted, varnished, or otherwise finished. All art must be ready to hang with picture wire. No sawtooth hangers are accepted. Children’s and high school artwork must be matted or presented with a paper backing, and be lightweight enough to hang high-tack artist tape. We are currently not accepting exhibition proposals for 3-dimensional work.

Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. Adult exhibitions are two months in length. Grade school and high school exhibitions are hosted for one month. Accepted pieces must be available for the entire length of the scheduled show. College students and adults who attend workshops should only submit pieces that were created as a part of a thesis show or series that was made without direct supervision of an instructor. If you have any questions regarding what artwork qualifies, please reach out in advance of submitting your application. Gallery commission on artwork for sale is 30%

After submitting your application, please email us at least 5 images of your artwork to be included if accepted. Our email is artsupplydepo@gmail.com. Note there is no “T” on the word depo.

Sample Annual Exhibition Schedule:

January: Grade or High School Artwork
February: Grade or High School Artwork
March: School Exhibition or Adult Group Show
April - May: Adult Solo Show
June - July: Adult Solo Show
August: Red Bird Sylvania Plein Air Youth Art Exhibition
September: Adult Solo Show
October - November: Adult Solo Show
December: Adult Group Exhibition

2024 Exhibition Schedule:

January - February: Northview High School Art Students, reception for February First Friday
March - April : Sylvania Grade School Art Students
April - May: Adult Solo Show
June: Laura Williams, with pop-up by James Kincade on the Depo Patio for First Friday
July: Doug Vanderzwart Solo Show
August: Red Bird Sylvania Plein Air Youth Art Exhibition
September: Karen Waggoner
October - November: Adult Solo Show
December: Adult Group Exhibition

FIRST FRIDAY RED BIRD ART WALK EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

We are pleased to host artists on our front patio for The Red Bird First Friday Art Walk. The Red Bird is hosted year round, the first Friday of Every Month from 5 - 8pm. We host two artists per art walk on our patio June - October, weather permitting. There is no fee to participate and we do not take a portion of sales. Exhibiting artists are responsible for their own advertising, payment collection from customers, and to bring their own tables, chairs, and tent if desired. Spaces are approximately 10” long by 6” deep. Artwork should be family friendly.

2022 Confirmed Art Walk Schedule:

August: Jaci Riley Jewelry
September: Jordy Poma Ceramics
October: Karen Waggoner Prints, in concurrence with her formal in-doors exhibition at The Depo
November: TBA
December: TBA