Gaithersburg, MD (July 14, 2022) The City of Gaithersburg invites artists to submit applications to exhibit and sell their works in the Arts Barn City Shop. Selected artists will have the opportunity to display their artwork in the City Shop from October 1, 2022 through March 4, 2023. Artists will also receive an advance invitation to apply to be part of the Spring Artisan Market on Saturday, April 15, 2023, as part of the Arts Barn’s 20^th Anniversary Weekend.

A panel of jurors will review the applications received during the call and select the artists for the upcoming year. The criteria for review includes the originality and technical achievement in the medium and the type and price of work appropriate for the Arts Barn’s typical patron.

There is a $10 application fee for City of Gaithersburg residents and $15 for nonresidents who are new to the program. Exhibitors must be 18 years old or represented by a parent/guardian. Artists do not have to reside within the City of Gaithersburg limits to participate. The City retains 30% commission for sales. Application forms and information are available online here.

Both current and new artists may apply. All applications and fees must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022.

For more information, please contact the City Shop Manager at [email protected] or call 301-258-6394.