Artwork Preparation
Remember that your art will be displayed at a professional art exhibit. Presentation and preparation are important, and your 2D art, Photograph, or Digital Art will show better if nicely framed.
2D Artwork, Photography, and Digital Art hanging preparation must meet the requirements for the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library’s two different hanger systems:
- Both systems require wall art to have a wire spanning the entire width of the back side of the piece. This includes both framed and unframed artwork.
- On framed artwork, wires fastened to flat eye-hooks need to be taut and optimally about 4-5” from the top of the painting (this is so the top of the painting doesn’t swing out from the wall.)
- NO GLASS frames will be accepted. Lightweight Plexi/Acrylic frames are okay.
- Please do not use saw-toothed hangers, which will not work with the gallery hanging system.
- Unframed foam core and cardboard-mounted artwork also require wires or strings that span the back. The wires or strings should be secured with industrial-strength glue (preferably glued with a glue gun) and strong duct tape to keep them in place.
Please have all hanging artwork with wire installed and ready for hanging before turning in artwork for the competition. NO artwork will be accepted unless it meets the above requirements* (For detailed hanging instructions, click here.)
Size Requirements
Due to our limited space, the artwork dimensions may not exceed 36” x 48” rectangular or 36” x 36” square in size. Anything larger will not be accepted.
Artwork Drop Off | February 28 & March 1, 2025
Artwork will be received on Friday, February 28: 4 - 6 pm or Saturday, March 1: 10 am - 12pm at the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library (26 Orinda Way, Orinda).
Teachers can make appointments to drop off at alternative times on these dates if needed.
Artwork Pick Up | April 5th & 6th, 2025
Artwork can only be picked up at the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library at the following times: Saturday, April 5th: 12 - 2 pm or Sunday, April 6th: 10 am - 12 pm.
Teachers can make appointments to pick up at alternative times on these dates if needed.
Please do not take away student artwork before the official artwork pick-up time! Each returned piece needs to be recorded and signed out. THESE ARE THE ONLY DAYS TO PICK UP YOUR ARTWORK. Please make arrangements (with a parent, friend, or teacher) if you are unable to pick up your artwork on either of these days.
Artwork Release of Liability
The Lamorinda Arts Council is proud of our stewardship of the students’ artwork and quite strict in documenting the receipt and return of the numerous pieces of artwork processed by our all-volunteer staff. Video surveillance, funded in part by the Lamorinda Arts Council, is installed at the Orinda Library Art Gallery to ensure the security of your artwork. However, Lamorinda Arts Council and the City of Orinda do require that you agree to a release of liability during the online registration process.
