Who is eligible to submit work to the Museum School Art Sale?
All SMFA alumni, current students (including CE and part-time), SMFA faculty members and staff, Medici members and visiting artists.

How many pieces may I submit?
Artists may submit one hanging or free-standing work and four shrink-wrapped works. Amounts of jewelry, small ceramics and other multiple items are decided on an individual basis. Please call 617-369-3656 with questions about multiples.

I am a Medici Artist. How many works may I submit?
Medici Artists are those artists who sold more than $1,200 worth of work at the Sale. They are given a one-year complimentary membership at the Cobalt level to the Medici Group. Additionally, Medici Artists are given the opportunity to submit more than the standard maximum number of works. If you were a Medici Artist in 2009 or 2010, you may submit two wall-hanging/2-D and six shrink-wrapped pieces. If you are unsure if you are a Medici Artist, please call 617-369-3659 or e-mail development@smfa.edu.

What sort of work may I submit?
All media are welcome with the exception of work that is extremely fragile. We sell many paintings, framed prints, drawings, and photographs, as well as jewelry, sculpture, ceramics and books. Diptychs and triptychs must be fastened together as one piece. The maximum size work we can accept is six feet by seven feet owing to storage limitations. Please note, we are unable to accept any work intended for hanging if it is not properly framed or wired. All works, including oil paintings, must be dry.

Please submit only your best, most recent works from the last two years. You may not resubmit work that was unsold in a previous Sale.

How do I price my work?
All works at the Museum School Art Sale are priced by the artist. Appropriate pricing is an essential, and often difficult, facet of selling your work. Please be realistic and reasonable when setting your prices. Overpriced works do not sell and we reserve the right not to display works we feel are inappropriately or unrealistically priced. If you have never sold work before, please call 617-369-3656 or email artsale@smfa.edu if you would like to set up an appointment to speak with one of our pricing specialists.

Where can I go for shrink-wrap? May I do it myself?
Several businesses do professional shrink-wrapping. Try framers in your area, as well as businesses specializing in printing and presentation. Photographic sleeves are also acceptable. Whichever method you use, make sure the finished product is professional and well executed. If you choose to use a photo sleeve, please use double-stick tape to close it.

Where and when is drop-off and pick-up?
Drop-offs and pick-ups are located outside the SMFA Anderson Auditorium.

2011 Drop-off Dates
Thursday, December 1, 2–7 pm
Friday, December 2, 1–8 pm
Saturday, December 3, 8–11 am

*PLEASE NOTE THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE ACCEPT WORK THAT IS DROPPED OFF LATE.

2011 Pick-Up Dates
Saturday, December 17, 10 am–5 pm
Monday, December 19, 12–7 pm

Where do I park when dropping off/picking up my work?
There are several options for parking when dropping off or picking up work:street meters alongside the SMFA on Museum Road, as well as the open lot next to the MFA and the garage connected to the SMFA building, both on Museum Road. You should schedule at least 15 minutes to complete the drop-off process and 30 minutes for the pick-up process.

What if I can't make it to the drop-off/pick-up days?
You may have someone else drop off and pick up your work. That person must either bring or be prepared to fill out your consultant waiver form.

May I ship my work to the School?
We do not accept shipped work. You must have your work dropped off in person and must be registered prior to drop-offs.

Why was my work not up when I visited the Sale?
Thousands of works are rotated during the Sale, including works that have sold and replaced by other works. Though we make every effort to exhibit work from every artist, we cannot guarantee that your work will be on view at any specific time or during the time of your visit.

How do I know if my work has sold?
We have reports available at the time you pick up your work (December 17 and 19) telling you which of your pieces have sold. It may happen that you have no work to pick up. However, you must wait until pick-ups to find out what has or has not sold.

When should I expect my check?
You should expect to receive a check approximately 30 days after pick-ups end, when we can accurately report sales.

Will I receive a list of who has purchased my work?
Yes, you will receive a report when you arrive to pick up your unsold work which will show who bought your work, their address (if they have provided it), and which piece(s) they purchased.

For more information, please email Evan Garza or call 617-369-3656.