Thank you for your interest in exhibiting art in The James Art Gallery at Ohio State’s Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. We believe in The James vision of Creating a cancer-free world one person, one discovery at a time. The James Art Program contributes to our vision by enriching the patient, family, visitor and staff experience by promoting an environment of healing and well-being in the hospital through visual and performing arts. The James Art Gallery, as part of the James Art Program, is committed to openness and inclusivity and strongly encourages submission of works of art that represent the diversity of our community.
Please complete and submit the Exhibition Request Form for your work(s) to be considered for exhibit. Once we have received your completed form, The James Art Program Strategic Steering Committee will review your request. The Committee is a multi-disciplinary group that consists of OSUCCC – James and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center employees, Ohio State University faculty, as well as community members.
The Committee reviews exhibit applications quarterly at their meetings in January, April, July and October. All submissions must be received by the end of the month leading up to the meeting to be considered for review at the next meeting. Following The Committee’s review of your application, you will be notified of the decision to either accept or deny your request.
The Committee’s decision will be one of the following:
- Accept and Display: The artwork has been accepted. We will reach out regarding next steps outlining procedures and possible dates for exhibition in The James Art Gallery.
- Not Accepted: In the event that the application is not accepted, the requestor will be notified by The Committee with the decision.
Criteria for exhibit:
- Artist’s work meets the vision of the James Art Program of being uplifting and promoting a healing environment.
- Submitted works are original works of art.
- Artist resides in, is from Ohio or has a connection to The James.
- All artwork must be ready to display in the gallery. The artist/representing gallery is responsible for hanging hardware and/or gallery wire to be attached to 2D framed artwork. The James Art Gallery provides three pedestals and secured Plexiglas vitrines for small to medium 3D artwork. Please see Installation Requirements section in Exhibit Request Form for special installation needs.
- The James provides for the installation and de-installation of art in the James Art Gallery through a third-party vendor. The James currently covers the cost of installation/de-installation up to $950, per installation/de-installation. Any installation / de-installation costs beyond this amount are the responsibility of the Artist. This policy is subject to change at the sole discretion of The James Art Gallery Strategic Steering Committee.
Please note:
- The James Art Gallery is not responsible to facilitate sales of exhibited artwork. Sales of artwork are the responsibility of the artist and/or representing gallery.
- Donations from the proceeds of artwork sales to The James or The James Art Program will be accepted. Please notify The James Art Program manager if you are interested in a cash donation from exhibit artwork sales.
- Donated artwork must be submitted through the Art Donation Request process. To donate artwork complete this form after reviewing the guidelines.
Not acceptable for exhibit:
- Due to the special environment for our patients at The James, live plants, cut flowers or any material that can produce mold cannot be accepted. Finished/treated wood is acceptable.
- Artworks that promote spiritual and/or religious symbols or any themes that are divisive or polarizing will not be accepted.
- Nudity, vulgar or offensive language will not be accepted.