The Ohio State University Faculty Club Art Exhibit Program
About the Club
Established in 1923, The Ohio State University Faculty Club is located on the Oval by Mirror Lake. The Club is a busy venue for business meetings and private functions as well as dining by members. The Club’s art exhibition areas are open to non-members from Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
The Exhibitions
The Ohio State University Faculty Club has a long-established tradition of displaying selected art exhibitions featuring artists with connections to The Ohio State University, such as faculty, staff, and alumni. The Club will also consider displaying art collections held by Ohio State University faculty, staff and alumni or estates of the same.
Art Program Policies
1. While the exhibitor is always consulted, The Ohio State University Faculty Club reserves the right to all final decisions regarding the selection of art for display at the Club, the hanging of the exhibition, and the exact dates and length of the exhibition.
2. Art does not have to be for sale in order to be exhibited; however, the Club expects that 90% or more of the art pieces installed will be for sale. The Club will work with an exhibitor who wishes to exhibit a few high-quality privately owned pieces, award winning pieces, or pieces borrowed back for the exhibition. Such pieces will be labeled NFS (Not For Sale) and included in the insurance coverage. The Club does not guarantee any sales during the exhibition.
3. If artwork is sold, the Club handles the sale, collecting all taxes owed. A 20% commission will be deducted from the sale of the work. The Club will send the remaining amount to the exhibitor after the exhibition is dismantled. Any work sold must remain on display until the end of the show.
4. The Ohio State University Faculty Club will host an opening reception for the artist at which an assortment of cheese and crackers, vegetable crudités, and fruit will be served along with a cash bar. The Club offers the artist the option of purchasing wine from the Club to be served to guests during the reception. If wine service is selected, the Club requires the artist to take care of all charges incurred by the close of the reception. Receptions are usually held on Friday evenings, as the Club’s calendar permits, from 6:00 to 8:00pm.
5. The exhibitor is responsible for delivering the artwork to the Club ready for hanging with all wiring, hooks, etc. checked, and then for picking up the work at the end of the exhibition. Artwork must have complete identification on the back. The Club is unable to store any works not displayed.
6. Insurance is provided and covers the art while it remains on display at the Club. Values are set by the Sale/Insurance price list submitted to the Club by the artist. This list should be submitted at least four weeks before the exhibit opens.
7. The artist is responsible for submitting to the Club in a timely manner the following: publicity materials (including photos), the list of titles of art to be exhibited, the insurance list of values for all work to be exhibited.
8. Electronic invitations will be sent out to the Club’s Art Program Mailing list and the artist may forward to as many of their contacts as desired. The show and the reception will be publicized on social media.
For any questions please contact:
Robie Benve, Art Coordinator 614-292-2262 (Club Office)
The Ohio State University Faculty Club 614-973-0750 (Cell Phone)
181 South Oval Drive [email protected]
Columbus, OH 43210