Vinyl VI: Locked Groove - Guidelines

VINYL VI: Locked Groove is a material-driven exhibition centered on the vinyl record as object and surface. Artists are invited to work directly on the record itself, engaging the format with intention and restraint.

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Please read the guidelines carefully before submitting work.
 

Eligibility & Medium

• Work must be created directly on a vinyl record (12-inch LP)

• The vinyl record itself is the artwork

• Only standard 12-inch vinyl records are permitted

• 7-inch, 10-inch, or other vinyl formats are not allowed

• No framed works will be accepted

• No additional substrates (canvas, panel, etc.) may replace the record

• Wall-hung presentation only (handled by the gallery)

• No sculpture, pedestal work, or floor-based pieces

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Artwork Requirements

• Artists must work within the existing 12 × 12 inch album format

• Work must not extend beyond the dimensions of the record

• Surface buildup is permitted, including impasto, paint buildup, and attached elements

  • Works may include light relief (paint buildup, small objects)

  • Work must remain wall-stable and must not interfere with center-mount installation

• The original center label must remain fully visible and intact

  • Painting, covering, or altering the label is not permitted

  • Any work that obscures or alters the label will not be included in the exhibition

• Artists are strongly encouraged to include the original album sleeve with the work (if available)

  • When provided, the sleeve will accompany the work upon sale
     

Installation Method (Important)

• The gallery will handle all installation

• Works MUST NOT include any hanging hardware

• Do not attach wire, D-rings, sawtooth hangers, or any mounting devices

• All works will be installed using a center-mount method through the record hole

Any work submitted with hardware attached will require removal prior to installation or will not be exhibited.
 

Submission Limits

• One (1) work per artist

• Due to the scale of participation and space limitations, only one piece per artist will be accepted.

Work Eligibility

• Only new work will be accepted

• Previously exhibited works from past VINYL exhibitions are not eligible

Sales & Commission

All sales for VINYL VI will be processed centrally through The Artifice.

• Gallery Commission: 35%

• Artist Receives: 65% of final sale price
   

Artists should price work accordingly in alignment with this structure. See our Sales & Commission Policy.

The gallery will:

• Collect all payments

• Handle applicable sales tax

• Issue artist payouts after the close of the exhibition

Submission Form (Required)

All participating artists must complete the official submission form:
https://forms.gle/GD5Hi2Ep7mCcywj36
 

Drop-Off Information

Drop-Off Window:
May 1 – May 4, 2026

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Primary Location:
Atlanta Utility Works
2903 RN Martin Street
East Point, Georgia 30344

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(Alternate drop-off options may be provided if needed)

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Delivery Policy

• Work must be delivered within the designated drop-off window

• Late works WILL NOT be hung

Opening Reception

Sunday, May 10, 2026
3:00 – 7:00 PM
Atlanta Utility Works

Documentation & Promotion

All submitted work may be photographed and used for promotional, archival, and documentation purposes.

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Content Consideration

The gallery reserves the right to decline work deemed excessively explicit, hateful, or inappropriate for a public-facing exhibition environment.

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Physical Labeling Requirement

Each artwork must have a label taped to the back including:

• Artist Name

• Artwork Title

Additional Notes

• The gallery reserves the right to decline work that does not meet these guidelines
   

Artwork Pickup

Artists are responsible for retrieving work after the exhibition.

• Pickup details will be provided after the exhibition closes

• Work not collected within 30 days will follow the Artifice Artist Retrieval & Abandoned Work Policy