Overview:

Highpoint co-op member exhibitions happen twice per year (summer and winter) to highlight the recent work

of co-op artists. These exhibitions are made possible by a participation fee and volunteer 9me that many

participating co-op artists contribute.

Eligibility:

The co-op exhibition is open to all current cooperative artists and all co-op artists  that ended membership after

the previous co-op exhibition (June 2026).

Participation Requirements:

Payment of exhibition fee ($50)

An optional fee of $10 grants unlimited use of shrink-wrapping equipment and materials

• Members provide their own foam core
• Instruction is required if a member has not used equipment previously

Prints must have been created at Highpoint within the last two years

• If you’re a new co-op member, speak to Josh about exhibiting work not made at Highpoint

Prints may not have been previously exhibited at Highpoint (co-op show or Threshold Gallery)

All work must incorporate at least one printmaking technique in it’s creation (monotype, lithography,

screenprinting, intaglio, relief, collagraph, stenciling, etc.)

There are several volunteer opportunities to help with the show including curating the exhibition and packaging sold work. Speak to Josh if interested

Display Requirements:

• Prints will be displayed under glass secured to the wall by floreat nails
• Glass is supplied by Highpoint except when the art exceeds 40” in any direction. If it exceeds 40", it’s the artist’s responsibility to provide acrylic for installation. Acrylic must be exactly 1/4” wider and 1/4” longer than the paper size
• Do not mat or frame prints
• If a shelf or pedestal is required to display a work, the artist must get pre-approval before submitting it. The presentation of 3D works needs to be finalized and approved before curating. The artist may have to supply their own pedestal or shelf, etc. 
• Alternatively, the artist may opt to use Highpoint provided magnets to display the work

Curating the Exhibition:

The exhibition is curated by co-op members that have signed-up to do so. Inclusion and placement decisions

are dependent upon space and the decisions of the curators. Curating is about arrangement rather than

selection. Fairness drives the process

Shrink-wrapped Work:

• Members are allowed to keep 8 for sale prints in the gallery print racks These can be old and/or new prints
• Members can use the equipment, film, and corners HP provides for a $10 fee or artists can purchase their own corners and pre-made plastic sleeves to wrap their work. In either case, the artist provides the foam core (white or off-white only).
• Artists are responsible for labeling their own shrink-wrapped work. Please write clearly! Highpoint can provide blank labels
• Artists are responsible for managing their own shrink-wrapped inventory in the racks
• If a shrink-wrapped work sells, Highpoint will notify the artist so they can replenish the racks

Submissions:

Each artist may submit up to 4 prints for consideration, exceptions listed below

• Submitted work may not exceed 40” in width
• If any submission exceeds 29” in any direction, the artist may submit only 2 prints
• when a submission exceeds 39” in any direction the artist may only submit only 1 print

Due to available space, it’s unlikely that any artist will have 4 prints included in the exhibition

Work submitted for the exhibition should be placed in the “Co-op Show Submissions” drawers underneath

the light table in the back hallway

• Submit prints between newsprint only - do not staple or tape the newsprint. If a print is to be submitted in some other way, communicate with Josh in advance

The Submission form must completed at the time the work is submitted

Sales:

Highpoint retains 20% of the sale price of sold prints

Highpoint contacts buyers regarding pick-up, generates receipts, and packages sold work in portfolios

Highpoint will process payment checks for artists shortly after the exhibition ends

When requested, Highpoint will package and ship work to the buyer at their expense

Opening Weekend Sales:

• During the opening reception, all work is offered at a 20% discount
• The discount is split between the artist and Highpoint

EXAMPLE:

If a print is listed for $100 and it sells on opening night, the sale price will be $80 ($100 less 20 %). From the

reduced sale price, Highpoint takes a 10% commission (instead of 20%). The artist is then paid $72

for the sale ($80 sale price less 10% HP commission = $72).

Timeline:

Thursday, September 30: sign up deadline, before 9am

Sunday, November 8: submissions due, info form due

Monday, November 9: curate exhibition

Friday, December 4: exhibition opens, opening Reception,  6:30-9pm

Saturday, January 23: exhibition closes