Maple Valley ArtWalk Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maple Valley ArtWalk?
ArtWalk is a partnership between the Maple Valley Creative Arts Council, the City of Maple Valley, and Windermere Real Estate/Maple Valley. The first art walk took place in November 2014 with the idea of developing new venues for local artists to exhibit and sell artwork and to allow local businesses to support the local arts community.
When does ArtWalk happen?
Opening kick-off events are the Wednesday at the beginning of the two-month run. We have a fall and a spring ArtWalk. The artwork will be displayed for two months. Kick-off events begin at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall with live music and introductions of the artists. We then move to the Maple Valley Creative Arts Center to enjoy the second venue with more live music.
How do ARTISTS join ArtWalk?
- Register online here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kt0w9TCP5bkwO2qgjfF8K8VbyODDrlVJ3sGH4GSxfBQ/viewform?edit_requested=true.
- After details are worked out regarding a number of pieces, size, venue, etc. the ArtWalk coordinator will send the Artist a copy of the Artist Prospectus to be signed and returned.
- MVCAC curates the artwork to create a cohesive exhibit at each location.
- Art is installed a few days before the kick-off event and is displayed until the next rotation unless it sells and arrangements are made for a replacement.
- Art sales will be paid directly to the artists for artwork sold during the two-month rotation. It will be up to the artist to send the 25% art commission to MVCAC at the end of the rotation.
- There is no registration fee, however, each participating artist must be a current member of the MVCAC (annual membership starts at $25). CLICK HERE to become a member or renew your membership.
- Email the ArtWalk coordinator, maplevalleyartwalk@gmail.com, if you have questions.