How to Apply

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How to Apply

How to use ArtCall to Apply

  1. When on the ArtCall website, click the orange Register & Apply Button at the top of the page or on the Home page.
  2. Create an Account
    1. Create an account by filling in the required information in the form. If you already have an ArtCall account, you can use that to login using the green Login button. 
    2. Once you have created the account, it will ask for supplementary information. Please fill in all information, including your Artist Statement, the Artist Biography, and the demographic information. This information is for staff program evaluation use only and will not be shared outside of the MMFA. 
    3. Once you have filled in all information, click the orange button that says Update User Profile.
    4. You will receive an email that says your account is created. You are now ready to go to the next step of Creating an Application to apply for the Popup. 
  3. Creating an Application
    1. Add New Application
      1. Click the orange button that says Add New Application+. Note: the Museum Shop call for artists allows one application per person. 
      2. If you would like to apply as a personal artist and also on behalf of another organization (such as art clubs for colleges), please reach out to the program organizer at shop@mmfa.org. 
    2. There is an optional $10 application fee for the Museum Shop call for artists, which is used to offset event materials and supplies. To waive your application fee use the Promo Code "Art4All."
    3. Add Entry Details
      1. This is where you submit information about the art you plan to sell. Please make sure to read the instructions on the page carefully and fill in the information accurately.
      2. Category
        1. Museum Shop Vendor: Select this if you are applying to be a vendor ONLY in the Museum Shop
        2. Both PopUp and Shop Vendor: Select this if you are applying to be a vendor at BOTH Museum Shop 2024 and the Holiday Popup
        3. Popup Vendor: Select this if you are applying to be a vendor ONLY in the Holiday Popup
      3. Application Title
        1. This describes your application and what you are applying for and is not seen by the MMFA or the juror. It is a way for you to keep track of your application in ArtCall.
        2. Enter "MMFA Call for Artists 2024" or Your Name and MMFA Call for Artists 2024, whatever is the easiest way for you to keep track of your application. 
      4. Please select which Call for Artists you are applying for (Museum Shop 2024, Holiday Popup, or Both).
        1. This question is how we know what call you are applying for, whether it's to be in the Museum Shop, the Holiday Popup, or both. 
        2. You are welcome to apply for both calls. Please make sure your images reflect all examples of your work for sale.
      5. What kind of artist are you?
        1. This question tells us what kind of artist you identify as.
        2. Examples: painter, mixed-media artist, textile artist, graphic designer, sculptor, author, illustrator, etc.
      6. What kind of art do you create?
        1. This question tells us what kind of art will be for sale in the Museum Shop.
        2. Select as many as you would like. 
      7. What is your preferred medium?
        1. Please only put in one, at most two. 
        2. Examples: Acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, clay, glass, metal, cotton, wood, etc.
      8. Select the price range(s) of your works. 
        1. Select all that apply. 
        2. While you are not required to, we recommend a lower price point of art to sell instead of a wide range. The most common price point for sales in the Shop and at Popup events ranges from $5 to $200, depending on the art.
      9. Are you interested in teaching any art classes?
        1. The Learning and Programs department gives priority to artists in the Museum Shop with teaching experience to teach workshops or classes. 
        2. If you want to learn more, please reach out to the Learning and Programs department at education@mmfa.org. 
      10. Terms and Conditions
        1. Read and then Click "I Agree" to the Terms & Conditions. 
      11. Submit Entry Details->
        1. That's it! You've submitted your application information. Now you need to submit images.
    4.  Add Entry Images
      1. Please upload at least three (3) example images and up to ten (10) images of what you would sell in the Museum Shop. 
      2. You must provide an example for each type of work you plan to sell. 
      3. Please make sure that all identifying markers (such as signature, your name, title of the work, etc) are not visible in the image. All images go to a blind jury; any identifying markers may skew the results and will not be shown to the jury.
      4. You must upload images one by one by either dragging and dropping an image into the Add Entry Attachment section or clicking the orange button that says + Attach File. 
        1. Each attached image will give you a chance to review it and adjust it. 
        2. Once the image is edited, click the yellow Done button in the top right corner. 
      5. Once the first image is submitted, it will take you back to the main screen of your application.
      6. To add more images, click the blue + Attachment button on the right side in the Actions column. This will take you to the previous screen and give you room to add another image. 
      7. Reminder: You may add up to 10 images to your application for review by the blind jury.
    5. That's it! Your application is submitted.