Thank you for inquiring about showing at Sitwell’s. The below information may be a little overwhelming but stick with it. The fun part is getting the press release out and following up with a phone call to them to make sure they received it. I like to make business size cards for the labels and place them in a plastic business card holder cut to be attached to the artworks back and dangle from the artwork. The label travels with the art and if you put more than one card in the sleeve so people can take one with them.

We are still looking for a curator whose job is really just to keep the cue for artists and troubleshoot problems.

All the best,

Tom Lohre 513-236-1704,

Here are the rules for showing at Sitwell's

The shows run for a month.

The opening is the first Thursday of the month from 5-7:30. Light refreshments will be served. The show is hung in the morning of Wednesday before the opening.

The show will be taken down Monday or Tuesday before the first Thursday on the month.

The artist will sign a disclaimer concerning no insurance and all possible will be done to protect the work but without insurance.

The artist is expected to mail press releases to CItyBeat and The Cincinnati Enquirer to arrive in the office of these publications by Monday 10 days before the opening. Call to confirm receipt.

The artist is expected to attach a title to each work.

The artist is expected to provide a handout with titles and other information.

A web page will be placed on the Sitwell's web site about the show.

A notice will be sent out about the show to the Sitwell's subscription list.

This is the form you sign for a show.

Sitwell's Coffee House, 513-281-7487 324, Ludlow Avenue; Cincinnati, Ohio 45220

To have an art show at, you must agree to a few simple rules:

1. You cannot move or take down any of Sitwell's permanent art collection (contact Lisa Storie if you have any questions about this).

2. You cannot use anything that might damage the walls or the paint—ie: nails, any variety of tape. All art must hang on the existing picture rails. You will be held responsible for any damage done to the walls.

3. All work must be framed. Photography and paper art must be matted and framed. Canvas art must (at least) be stapled to a wooden frame. All frames must be secure: improperly framed work will be disqualified. Ask the curator if you have questions about this.

4. All works must have a card with the following information:

-the title of the piece

-the medium

-the price (if the piece is not for sale, put a price then write "sold" over the price

-name of the artist

-the number of the piece

5. The number of pieces should correspond to the numbered sign up sheet provided For those interested in purchasing a work. If someone sighs up the curator will contact you. Please contact potential clients promptly.

6. The artist must provide a "bio" statement to be posted at the show.

7. No work can be removed during the show—UNLESS it is immediately replaced with another of your works. Arrange for sold pieces to be given to their owners at the end of the show—Sitwell's is not responsible for storing your work.

8. Sitwell's does not charge a commission, so an opening is mandatory. No

opening no show. The opening takes place on the first Thursday of the month from 5-7 PM. The artist must cater food for the opening. Guests should buy drinks from Sitwell's. If you wish to have a musician, you must provide a CD or cassette for Lisa Storie's pre-approval before the publicity is executed.

9. Publicity is a must. One month prior to your show you must provide a guest list, invitations, and at least ten posters. If these are not received by the beginning of the month prior to your show, your show will be cancelled.

10. You, the curator, and the previous artist must arrange a date (Mon-Fri, 8AM to 11PM one week prior to your opening) for the previous show to come down, and for your show to go up. Be on time and be prepared. Bring your own hanging materials, such as S hooks (for the picture rails), sturdy cotton string or metal wire, yellow sticky tack for the cards (NOT double stick tape), and title cards for each piece.

11. Again, Sitwell's is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged work.

12. By signing this you agree to all of the above statements, rules, and regulations.

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ________________________ E-Mail: ______________________________

Month of Show: ___________________________________________________________

Here are the guidelines for CIN, Cincinnati Enquirer and the on-line version.

E-mail your press release to: calendar@cincinnati.com

Do not use this address for correspondence.

You will be listed in all three

Submission guidelines for the calendar listings of

Cincinnati.Com, CiN Weekly, the Enquirer, NKY.com and CincinnatiUSA

Event information can be sent in one of four ways:

• Customers can enter their events through the new online submission form at www.Cincinnati.Com keyword: events.

Events submitted online will be released to the database within five business days.

• E-mail to the calendar team at calendar@cincinnati.com. To help us process your submissions more quickly, please include the event category at the beginning of the Subject line such as THEATER, BENEFITS, MUSIC, CIRCLE THIS, AUDITIONS, CORRECTION etc.

• Fax to (513) 768-8016.

• Mail to The Calendar, Enquirer/Weekend, 312 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202

Events submitted in these ways will be entered into the database to meet print deadlines.

All event information may edited for content and style.

Once an event is entered or released into the database it is immediately available online. Events submitted at least two weeks in advance are available to both CiN Weekly and the Enquirer for their printed listings. All calendar listings are free, but printed listings are limited by available space. We cannot guarantee that all submissions will see print.

For submissions, please include:

• Presenter information – With organization's mailing address including zip code, contact name and contact phone number. Please indicate if you do not want the phone number available to the public.

• Venue information – With complete address where the event is being held, including phone number, zip code and neighborhood.

• Event information – Include event name, phone number where the public can call for more information, pricing, and a brief description of the event. Please indicate if reservations are required and reservation deadline, if applicable.

• List event date(s) and time(s).

• Reoccurring music events must be sent on a monthly basis.

Publicity photos can be emailed to calendar@cincinnati.com.

New photo requirements (as of 2/9/05)

All photo submissions should follow these specifications:

1. Send all photos as either JPEG or TIFF files.

2. All submitted photos should be at least 200dpi.

3. Photos should be a minimum of 8 inches (height or width)

4. Please include detailed caption information with each photo, including:

a. Who (names of all individuals in the photo or title of artwork)

b. What (what is happening in the photo)

c. When (what is the date the photo was taken)

d. Where (where was the photo taken – location, event name, etc.)

e. Photo Credit (name of the photographer or name of the organization/company who owns the photograph)

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Chelsea Stickel, Features Photo Editor, at (513) 768-8673 or featuresphoto@enquirer.com.

If you have any questions contact Rob Bucher at 513.768.8218.

Updated 080126

CityBeat and The Pulse should be sent the same thing.

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