General Information
About the Kingman Center for the Arts & the KCA Gallery
Kingman Center for the Arts (KCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establish and enrich the community of Kingman, Arizona through arts education, performances, and venues. The KCA Gallery is a branch of KCA specializing in the visual arts with a friendly and uplifting artist community. The KCA Gallery displays artwork year-round and features a vast selection of mediums including (but not limited to) sculpture, watercolor, oils, pastels, textile art, mixed media, and more from local artists. It is an excellent place to display and view local artists’ latest creations and a space to get inspired.
Being a nonprofit, KCA runs predominantly on donations, sales commission, and the generous help of our volunteers. Thank you for showing interest in the KCA Gallery. We’re always happy to have new artists get involved with the gallery and show their work!
Below are details on how to submit as well as participate in our gallery shows. If you are interested in getting further involved via volunteering, please contact [email protected]
2024 Show Schedule
Reflections & Impressions
January 18 – Mar 23
Living Earth
March 28 – June 1
Guest Artist Show
June 6-29
Passing Through: Open Road
July 15-August 31
6×6 on Route 66 / Members Show
September 5-28
Other Worlds, Outer & Inner
Oct 3-Nov 30
Small Works Show
Dec 6-21
Gallery Operations at a Glance
Showing in the Gallery requires you to submit your art by email during our “Call for Art” (the time when we are accepting submissions to be displayed in an upcoming show). Please see our “How to Submit Art” section below for in-depth instructions.
Our submission fees are $5 per artwork unless you are a member of KCA. Members can submit up to 4 artworks per show at no charge. Additional artworks may be submitted at the $5 per artwork rate. For art sales, we operate on a 70/30 commission, 70% of the sale price going to the artist while 30% goes to the gallery.
If you wish to display a piece of art as Not For Sale (NFS), there is a $30 exhibitor’s fee, due on the day of art intake.
We have many opportunities for artists and community members to volunteer at the gallery. Assisting us in this way keeps the Gallery open to visitors as well as promotes interest. If you are interested in volunteering, you can contact our Staffing Coordinator directly by emailing [email protected].
When you submit, there are a few guidelines that must be followed: The artwork content must be suitable for hanging in a family gallery. Polarizing religious and political content as well as violent or vulgar content should be avoided. All submitted artwork must also be the submitter’s ORIGINAL WORK, meaning that the creation has not been copied or duplicated from another person’s artwork, including drawings, photographs, posters, album covers or designs.
Exceptions to the above rule are A) if you are copying your own photographs, B) if you have permission from the photographer or owner of the content, C) if your use of the content qualifies for fair use of someone else’s copyright via purchase.
You may submit copies of your own original artwork (drawings, watercolor,acrylic,oil,collages), however, it has to be clearly identified as such. You may identify your reproductions as:
- Print, telling the buyer that unlimited amounts of the same copy can be made
- Limited Edition Print, these need to be numbered and signed and the buyer is assured that only a limited number of these will be sold
- Giclee, this is a fine art print created by using a specialized high resolution inkJet printer with extremely high level of quality, longevity and value compared to a standard print.
Whatever is inside the frame needs to be clearly identified in fairness to the buyers and fellow artists. It will also make it easier to explain pricing.
All shows are juried by a panel of Jurors and the Curator. Once we have received your submission(s), your art will be shown to our team of Jurors and their input will guide the Curator to make the final decision regarding acceptance into the show. You will then receive an email notifying you of our Curator’s decision.
If your art is accepted, you will receive an email with dates and times for Art Intake as well as instructions on how to prepare your artwork for display. Please review detailed instructions on these processes below, under “How to Submit Art” and our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
When you are ready to submit your art by email, please send it to: [email protected]. Once you have been accepted into a show, you will be entered into our email list of artists and will receive a “Call for Art” email invitation for future shows automatically.
How to Submit Art
- Prior to each show, a “Call for Art” email is sent to all artists on our “Call for Art” list. If you are submitting art for the first time, you may submit your piece(s) by email at any time, however, your submissions will be juried during the next “Call for Art” period and needs to be submitted in the same format as specified below. Artists must submit all pieces with the information below. You may submit up to five pieces per show to [email protected]. Submission fees and/or membership must be paid prior to submitting your artwork.
2. Your email MUST include the following information for the attached, clear photo of each piece submitted;
- Title of Piece
- Medium
- Dimensions (including frame, if applicable)
- Price (If you do not want to sell your piece, you may label it “Not for Sale” (NFS). NFS submissions require a $30 exhibitor’s fee, charged on the day of art intake.)
3. You will need to attach a clear photo of your submission(s) to your submission email. Try to present your art in the best possible light for curators to look at it. Artwork that has shadows or is blurry may exclude your artwork from being curated. See below under “Submission Photo Etiquette” for proper photo taking. If your artwork is a sculpture and comes with a pedestal, please include the pedestal in photo submissions.
4. Once we have received your submission(s), we will send you confirmation that we have received it. From there our team of Jurors will review your submission(s). If your art is accepted, you will receive an acceptance email. Please note that all submissions are reviewed prior to sending acceptance emails and can take up to three weeks. This email will include Art Intake and Outtake dates.
Submission Photo Etiquette
Good Submission Photo Etiquette
Examples of BAD Submissions
If your artwork has a frame with glass or plexiglass, it is recommended that you remove the glass during the photo taking process to reduce lighting issues.
It is acceptable to submit a photo of your artwork without the frame or glass as long as you mention that it will be framed. Be sure to specify in your email if the dimensions you include are with or without the frame.
Preparing Your Art for Intake Day
All artwork must be professionally presented.
If artwork is hangable, it must be mounted securely with hanging wires (no sawtooth hangers or hooks). Please see the image below for proper mounting procedures.
If artwork is standalone (ie. a sculpture, book, etc.), display pedestals can be provided. Please reply to your acceptance email requesting a pedestal.
All artwork must have artist’s name and phone number on the back.
You will also need to bring completed submission paperwork. This paperwork is provided to you in your acceptance email.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is your commission rate?
When an art piece sells, the profit is split 70/30, 70% of the sale price going to the artist and 30% going to the gallery.
What is your submission fee?
There is a $5 submission fee per artwork unless you are a member of KCA. Members of KCA may submit up to 4 artworks per show at no charge.
What are the gallery’s content guidelines?
The artwork content must be suitable for hanging in a family gallery. Polarizing religious and political content as well as violent or vulgar content should be avoided. All submitted artwork must also be the submitter’s ORIGINAL WORK, meaning that the creation has not been copied or duplicated from another person’s artwork, including drawings, photographs, posters, album covers or designs.
Exceptions to the above rule are A) if you are copying your own photographs, B) if you have permission from the photographer or owner of the content, C) if your use of the content qualifies for fair use of someone else’s copyright via purchase.
Do my submissions have to be in line with the show title?
The theme is just a jumping off point and a source of inspiration – it does not have to be interpreted literally. The primary focus here is to showcase the talents of our local artists. While theme-based art is desired, artwork off-topic is also welcome. Great-looking art gets priority in the selection process so please do not limit yourself.
Can I submit a piece that’s already been shown in your gallery?
Should you choose to submit previously shown art, please be sure to inform us in your submission email when your piece was last shown in the gallery.
What if my art piece is not complete by the submission deadline date? Can I still submit it?
It is possible to submit artwork that has yet to be completed and is handled on a case-by-case basis. You will need to write to the Curator and explain the situation and anticipated completion date. You can contact the Curator at [email protected] (the same email you submit art to).
My art wasn’t accepted/was put on standby, what now?
Don’t be discouraged! There are many reasons that a piece may not have been accepted to this show including available wall space. Keep submitting!
Do I need to bring standby art to art intake?
If your art was put on standby, it has been placed in a queue in case we need to fill gallery space later on in the show as pieces sell. Do NOT bring standby pieces to art intake. We will contact you if we need you to bring in your piece.
I never received the call for art/I never received confirmation that my submission email was received.
Please check your spam folder and be sure to add [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address book.
If the issue persists, please contact us at [email protected] to get in touch with our Technical Support. We will get back to you as soon as we can!
I’m having trouble taking a photo of my framed art piece without glare on the glass.
If your artwork has a frame with glass or plexiglass, it is recommended that you remove the glass during the photo taking process to reduce lighting issues.
It is acceptable to submit a photo of your artwork without the frame or glass as long as you mention that it will be framed. Be sure to specify in your email if the dimensions you include are with or without the frame.
Why are there two email addresses for the gallery ([email protected] and [email protected])? Is there one that is preferred?
Both [email protected] and [email protected] go to the same inbox. It does not matter which one you email.
However, all outgoing email is listed as being sent from [email protected].
This is the case for all gallery emails including [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected].
What is the difference between [email protected] and [email protected]?
[email protected] is for general inquiries while [email protected] is strictly for submitting artwork to our upcoming shows. If you are new to our gallery, we recommend contacting [email protected] first for a summary of how our submitting process works. Please do not send official submissions to [email protected] as all submissions are processed through [email protected].
What are the gallery’s address and hours?
