Artists' Residency: 11th Annual “Works En Plein Air at The House of the Seven Gables”

“Works En Plein Air at The House of the Seven Gables” 

11th Annual Artists’ Residency with Salem Arts Association Members

FREE - For Salem Arts Members Only, Painting Only!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Monday, May 15 - Tuesday, May 30, 2023, during regular business hours at the House of Seven Gables (10am-5pm daily).  

We invite our members to set up on the grounds during the peak season of the Spring flowering at the Gables; to be inspired, and reflect that inspiration in their paintings. 

Plein Air inspiration is a way we can interact with all  the elements,  we as artists will represent Light and Air.  

We will also be working among the visitors from all over the world which lends a lot of spontaneity to the authentic Plein Air experience. 

At the residency's end, we will have a public, one night exhibit of the works of this year's residency at The House of the Seven Gables.

• The residency will be held on the grounds of The House of the Seven Gables From May 15th until May 30th during their hours of operation 10 a.m. until  5 p.m.
• Artists must be cleaned up and exiting by 5 p.m. and adhere to the guidelines made by the H7G events coordinator. 
  
• The House of the Seven Gables is located at  115 Derby Street, Salem, MA.  Parking is available
  
• There will be a one night reception and exhibition of the art work created on Thursday, June 1 from 6 - 8 pm at The House of the Seven Gables. 
  
• There's a list of guidelines that need to be reviewed and adhered to for the duration of the residency.

Work Sought:  

Only painting done during the 2023 residency at the House of the Seven Gables will qualify and be accepted for the exhibit at the Gables.

Eligibility:

• You must be a current Salem Arts member.
  
• Artists MUST register to participate.
• Registration is FREE using the button on this page 

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Art Exhibit and Reception at The House of the Seven Gables:

There will be a one night reception and exhibition of the art work created on Thursday, June 1 from 6 - 8 pm at The House of the Seven Gables.  Artists MUST stay for the entire reception and take their work when they leave the reception.

• Art drop-off: Participating registered artists may drop off for the The House of the Seven Gables for the reception on Wednesday, May 31 from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM
• ABSOLUTELY no work will be accepted after 4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 31. 
• All submissions must be dry and ready to display.  
• All exhibiting artists need to supply table easels and free standing easels to exhibit their work for the evening of the exhibit since their will be no hanging of art work in the exhibit room.  Salem Arts will bring a limited number of easels. 
• We encourage and ask all participants to bring something to eat or drink for the reception. 
  

• You will need to sign in at the H7G each day we attend and wear name tags.
  
• Salem Arts Stickers will also be available to wear proudly to identify yourself as a member. 
• You will need to protect the grounds from our art materials with drop cloths.
  
• You will be able to use provided tables, but not the iron tables which are for H7G visitors.
  
• You may use your own easels or other tools.
  
• You will be able to show & sell our work during the exhibit and reception, and be able to participate in our reception at the House of the Seven Gables.
  

Insurance:  

The House of the Seven Gables and Salem Arts are not responsible for any property loss or damage.  Artists must provide their own insurance if they wish additional coverage.

Questions?

Please refer your questions to our event Co-chairs Sue Grillo and Heather Stewart. events@salemarts.org