University Center Art Exhibit General Information

The James B. Chavis University Center features visible exhibition spaces located specifically on the University Center Mezzanine and in the
University Center Lobby. Both exhibit spaces are high-volume traffic areas accessed by students, faculty, staff, and the general public on a daily basis.

Other information to consider:

• Exhibitions last from four to twelve weeks.
• Artist is responsible for transporting all artwork to and from the gallery.
• Artist is responsible for hanging and taking down their exhibit.
• The gallery is usually able to provide installation hardware and equipment.
• Painting, taping, or nailing into walls or onto the display system are prohibited.
• Work is insured only while the work is in the gallery.
• A "Meet the Artist" Reception and publicity is provided.
• Artists are encouraged to present a gallery talk or demonstration.
• University retains a 10% commission on all sales.
  

University Center Mezzanine Gallery

The University Center Mezzanine Gallery is located on the second floor of the University Center.

Gallery features include:

• Gallery dimensions are 9' X 72.5' (3 separate panels)
• Ceilings are 9 feet high
• Features the Walker Hanging System, a track system utilizing metal rods to support two-dimensional artwork. (36 rods, 36 hanging brackets, 18 name plates)
• Self-Healing carpeted walls
• Track lighting
• Beige carpeted floors

University Center Lobby Gallery

The University Center Lobby Gallery is located in the University Center between the Crossroads Food Court and the Information Booth. The Braves Artist Collection, a permanent collection featuring the works of UNCP faculty, staff, students and alumni are displayed in this gallery. To donate a piece of artwork to be included in the collection, interested parties should contact the UC Director.

Gallery features include:

• The gallery features various wall exhibit spaces in a large, open lobby
• Ceilings are 9.5 feet high
• Flourescent down lighting
• Beige walls
• Brick floors
• Wood panels

Additional Art Exhibit Information

In order to enable your exhibit to open in a timely manner and achieve the maximum amount of publicity, Exhibit Series Staff requires the
following information be submitted from the artist four weeks prior to the exhibit:

• Title of Exhibit
• Black & white or color photograph of representative work
• A press release ready for distribution to the media
• List of exhibit items and prices
• 25 pre-printed, self-adhesive labels for mailing exhibit announcement postcards
• Contact your UNCP representative to schedule a "Meet the Artist" reception

Exhibit Series Staff will design up to 75 postcards announcing your exhibit and reception. We will also cover the postage to mail 25 postcards, give 25 to you to mail, and mail 25 to our own mailing list.

We will also sponsor a "Meet the Artist" reception, featuring light hors d' ouerves and punch. Artists are encouraged to give a gallery talk or demonstration.

For more information contact:
Cynthia Oxendine, University Center Director
Phone: 910.521.6584