The Factory’s
FREE FOR ALL

a community group art show open to anyone and everyone,
opening Thursday, April 9 from 6–10pm.

Factory sketch By Andy Chebeleu

To celebrate 11 years of The Factory, we’re throwing a big, bountiful, overflowing, all-are-welcome exhibition, and we want YOU to be part of it!

There’s no theme. No jury. No entry fee. Just bring something.

Show us something old, something new, something you’ve been holding onto, or something you made last night. Doesn’t matter if it’s polished or still figuring itself out. This is a space to share, experiment, and be seen, no matter where you’re at in your practice.

Participation is simple: bring one ready-to-hang or display artwork (that fit the shows size restrictions*) during one of our drop-off times, and we’ll take care of the rest.

The FREE FOR ALL is open to artists of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’ve been showing work for years, have never exhibited before, or are just now calling yourself an artist for the first time, you are welcome here! If you’ve been waiting for a sign to share your work, this is it.

 

Artist and artwork information will be collected on forms ready to be filled out at drop off. Forms will be uploaded on this page prior to drop off if artists would like to come prepared with a printed and prefilled intake form.

DROP OFF DATES:
Sunday, March 29th, 2 - 7pm
Thursday, April 2nd, 2 - 7pm
Friday, April 3rd, 2 - 7pm

LAST CHANCE DROP OFF:
Sunday, April 5th, 11 am - 1pm

EXHIBITION DATE:
Thursday, April 9th, 6 - 10pm

PICK UP DATES:
Sunday, April 26th, 2 - 7pm
Thursday, April 30th, 2 - 7pm
Friday, May 1st, 2 - 5pm


Guidelines

  • Each artist may submit one piece for exhibition.

  • To help us include as many artists as possible in our limited space, we ask that wall-hangable works are approximately 20” x 20” or smaller. These pieces should be framed, on canvas, wood, or panel, or otherwise equipped with proper hardware so they are ready to hang upon arrival.

  • Work in all mediums is encouraged, including but not limited to painting, drawing, photography, textiles, sculpture*, and audio or digital works presented on self-contained devices.

  • Sculptural works, or any work that is not wall-hangable, will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, as surface space is limited. These works should not require more than 10” x 10” of surface area.

  • Larger works, multi-part pieces, extra submissions, or other “out-of-the-box” ideas may be considered by invitation or on a case-by-case basis, but must be approved in advance. Please email factoryseattle@gmail.com with details, images, and any special requests for consideration.

  • Work does not need to be for sale. For pieces that are sold, artists will receive 60% of the sale price, with the remaining 40% supporting The Factory. Proceeds go directly toward sustaining the gallery.

  • The Factory reserves the right to decline any submission for reasons including, but not limited to, size (outside guidelines or unapproved), content, or technical concerns.

  • Please note that The Factory is not climate-controlled and is secured with standard locks. Artwork will not be insured while in our care. We will handle all work with care and respect; however, by participating, artists acknowledge that they assume all risk, and The Factory cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.

  • Artists of all ages are welcome to participate; however, we cannot guarantee that all exhibited work will be appropriate for all audiences.

  • Artists are responsible for picking up any unsold work during the designated pickup window. Items not collected may be handled at The Factory’s discretion.

  • We are unable to accept or return shipped work. Artists outside the Seattle area must arrange for a local representative to handle delivery and pickup in person during scheduled times.

  • Please email factoryseattle@gmail.com with any questions and we will get back to you at our earliest convince.

 

The Factory’s FREE FOR ALL is inspired by the “Everybody’s In” series hosted by the late, great Georgetown gallery The Alice. That series, in turn, drew inspiration from Itsa Small, Small World by Jayson Musson (Hennessy Youngman).