Creative Gallery

Say Art Studios is a working studio and art gallery offering a variety of art, artists and other creative experiences.

Gallery showings available via appointment, call or text to schedule.


  

Call For Art

The Gallery At 119

Beautifully Scary II

2nd Annual

"Beautifully Scary II! What Is The Character of Horror?"

The question will be asked one again this year during the 2024 scary season. Let’s fill the gallery with lovely characters of beautiful horror!

Calling artists and makers to submit artworks about how fear can be transformative when challenging our senses. Beauty can sometimes be found in the disturbing corners of life, where and when? How are fear and beauty related? When is fear playful? When is the grotesque absolutely lovely?

Inviting all types of artists to submit by midnight CST on September 1st. Space is limited. Artists may submit wall pieces, tabletop pieces / fine art prints to sell for curated selection.


Art Submission Deadline: Sunday September 1st 2024 by 11:59 PM CST.

Opening Event: Saturday September 21st 2024 at 5 PM - 7 PM CST.

Closing Event: Saturday November 2nd at 4 PM - 6 PM CST.

Email Submissions To: SayNO-SPAM@SayArtStudios.NO-SPAMcom


Call For Art (CFA)

No fee to email submissions for acceptance review for current / future calls for art. Submissions are open to artists aged 18 and up. Submissions are taken via email.

Artists may submit - by the exhibition deadline date - up to three hanging artworks to be considered for gallery wall space per CFA. Hang Fee applies.

Calls are also open for 3D tabletop artwork / fine art print submissions. include descriptions and photos of 3D tabletop artwork / fine art prints for consideration.
Tabletop fee applies.

Hang fee applies per piece for each artwork accepted to hang.
Tabletop fee applies for table space used for any 2D / 3D art / fine art prints / artist merchandise accepted for display.


Hang Fee

Hang Fee per piece is based on longest side in inches of artwork / frame
$15 for artwork 18” or under
$25 for artwork over 18” up to 26”
$35 for artwork over 26” up to 36”
$45 for artwork over 36” up to 42”
for artwork over 42” please inquire


Tabletop Fee

$12 per 12” of table top space


Representation of Artist

Say Art Studios will represent and ring sales for all participating artists unless noted otherwise in the exhibition’s CFA. This representation includes showing / selling the artwork during the duration of the CFA exhibition. Accepted artists allow the use of their artwork images for promotion on Say Art Studios social media platforms and website.


Sales of Artwork

Accepted Artist decides price of artwork. Buying client pays Pacific Missouri sales tax charged in addition to artist’s chosen price at time of purchase.

As of September 1, 2024 Say Art Studios will collect a 30% commission on all artwork sales. This 30% is to be taken from the artist’s chosen sale price of artwork. Artists are paid for sales within 30 days of the CFA closing show date.


Acceptable Submissions

Only original artworks will be chosen for gallery space.

2D artworks from all disciplines of studio art will be considered including paintings, illustration, printmaking, papermaking, digital art and photography. Artworks for gallery wall space should be specifically and safely wired for hanging. Tabletop easels may be used for small sized artworks.

3D Sculptures must be either displayable on a supplied tabletop, pedestal supplied by artist, or equipped with a wall-hanging mechanism.

Installation artists may propose work for any call for art. Pricing to install is based on space needed. Include in details set-up time needed.

Art lovers and collectors may submit original artworks from private collections for showing or sale.
Hang Fee applies.
30% commission applies at time of sale.

Video artists are invited to submit short films for gallery screen / media lounge viewing. Videos will run during the opening and closing events of the CFA exhibition. $15 per video accepted.

AI-generated art is not accepted.
All hanging artwork must be properly wired for hanging.
NO cardboard backing attached to saw tooth hangers will be allowed.
Artwork should be ready to hang / framed by CFA submission deadline date.


Submission Instructions

Include in submission email the following details:
- Artist name
- Contact information including phone number, website / social media
- Photo of artwork(s) front and back included with framing / mounting
- Artist tag display name
- Title of each artwork
- Medium of the artwork
- Outer size of the artwork (including frame/mounting)
- Price of the artwork or NFS (not for sale)

Email submission details with jpg or png images to SayNO-SPAM@SayArtStudios.NO-SPAMcom


Art Drop

Art Drop is by appointment and begins the week following the CFA deadline date.

Hang Fees / Tabletop Fees are given after the art is measured by SAS.
Fees are due at the time of Art Drop. Payments can be made in cash, credit card or by check - attention - checks are made payable to “Bake the Studio, LLC”.

Important: each artwork must have a tag on the back with the artist’s name, title of the work, and contact information (phone number is preferred).
All hanging artwork must be properly wired for hanging.
NO cardboard backing attached to saw tooth hangers will be allowed.
Say Art Studios reserves the right to refuse any artwork at drop-off if it does not meet the specified requirements. For questions, please contact Say at SayNO-SPAM@SayArtStudios.NO-SPAMcom.


Art Pick-up

Post-show, NFS / unsold artwork pick-up should be arranged by the Artist with Say Art Studios within 10 days of the closing show date. Artwork left without attempts made to pick-up by the artist will be donated.

Say Art Studios Artist Agreement


 

Gallery Events

Because our galleries may contain adult themes, most of our studio and gallery events are ages 18 and up. If you are a younger human, or know any younger humans interested, please contact us.


Say Art Studios
2024 Schedule


October

October 2024
Reservations Available

Are you curious about taking a fine art framing class?
Are you looking for a painting class in watercolor or acrylic paints?
Would you like to have a private party in our gallery space?
Email SayNO-SPAM@SayArtStudios.NO-SPAMcom

Saturday October 26th
2 PM - 5 PM CST
Say Art Studios
Art Framing Fundamentals Workshop


Are you a professional artist or an excited hobbyist who would like to learn the inside tricks for framing? Come learn the terms, materials & processes used in framing artwork.

Class will include; live demonstration, student framing kit including wood frame, mat & all supplies needed, guidance & hands-on workshop time with access to studio space & framing tools. Student will be framing a select Sayohm print during workshop time - print is included in class fee.

Class by Sayohm. Limited Seats - Reserve By Text/Call #314.325.6160.
$95 per student.

October 2024
Other Classes Forming, Please Inquire!
Say Art Studios
Art Framing Fundamentals Workshop


Are you a professional artist or an excited hobbyist who would like to learn the inside tricks for framing? Come learn the terms, materials & processes used in framing artwork.

Class will include; live demonstration, student framing kit including wood frame, mat & all supplies needed, guidance & hands-on workshop time with access to studio space & framing tools. Student will be framing a select Sayohm print during workshop time - print is included in class fee.

Class by Sayohm. Limited Seats - Reserve By Text/Call #314.325.6160.
$95 per student.

November

Saturday November 2nd
4 PM - 6 PM CST
"Beautifully Scary II"
2nd Annual

CLOSING GALLERY SHOW


Support Local Artists
Fine Art & Prints For Sale

Free Event Ages 18+

December

December 2024
Gallery Shopping

Say Art Studios is having featured artists in The Gallery at 119 East Saint Louis Street with art for sale for the holiday season. Let them help out with your holiday gift giving cheer.


Say Art Studios
2025 Schedule


January

January 2025
Reservations Available

Are you an artist who would like to have a solo exhibition at Say Art Studios? Please reach out to be a featured artist at
Say Art Studios


Interested in showing in our Gallery?

- 314-325-6160 -

Please call or text Say Art Studios for more information.