• Is the dining area of The Restaurant the only hanging space, or is there another area we can use as well?
We have ONLY one wall in The Restaurant dedicated for the exhibits. A total of 10-16 pieces can be displayed along the length of this one wall…it all depends on the size of the art. 

• Approximately, how many paintings can be hung in the space allowed?
We now have a Click Rail hanging system in The Restaurant – no more hooks and nails! If you aren’t familiar, please visit this web site:  www.ashanging.com.  Again, a total of 10-16 pieces will fit comfortably in the space. Two smaller pieces can be hung on one cable if need be, or two cables can support larger pieces.  We suggest you visit our café/restaurant in advance so you can plan your event accordingly.

• How big IS the space provided for exhibiting artwork?
Once again, we suggest you make a visit to our location to check out the exhibit space, but ... use this link to see a graphical representation of the space, with all measurements noted.

• Does The Restaurant like to have a theme for the paintings? Or does it not matter?
While it has never been said, we think a theme of sorts looks best … even if it’s a basic color theme.

• Does The Restaurant want unity in framing? Or does it not matter? Can a painting done on canvas be hung unframed?
Again, it’s never been a rule, but we think the framed pieces certainly look nicer in The Restaurant.  We realize framing is quite costly so it is ok if some are not framed.  In general, we ask that you consider the overall aesthetics of The Restaurant when planning your exhibit.

• Does The Restaurant handle the sales? Is there a commission? If so, how much? Can people use credit cards?
The Restaurant will handle the sales.  Make sure the work is identified and please provide The Restaurant with a price list – if someone inquires, the information is right there. The customer can plan to pick up the piece at the end of the exhibit. If a customer pays with cash The Restaurant will keep track of the sale and at the end of the exhibit Burdicks will write the artist a check; if the customer purchases with a check, the check should be written directly to the artist; if the customer purchases with a credit card, at the end of the exhibit Burdicks will write a check less 4% (we are charged 4% for credit card processing). Burdicks does NOT take a commission – ever!

• Is the customer allowed to take their painting the day of purchase? If so, is the artist required to replace it?
Again … it works best if the customer plans to pick up the piece at the end of the exhibit so you don’t have to venture back here to fill it in. If an early sale of one of the pieces leaves an obvious empty spot, it would be nice to replace it, yes.

• What are the exhibitors responsible for as far as publicity? What area does your publicity cover? In what newspapers/ media do you adverise?
We will update our Events Page with information on all of the upcoming artist exhibits with a link to whatever site you choose. On that page we will also include one or two small pictures - we ask you send us these photos in digital format. We may have a poster in our restaurant that lists the year’s exhibits if information from all artists is available in advance. Other than that all publicity would be your responsibility. We are not an art gallery – we provide the space for those interested, providing support for local artists, but we can’t invest in their advertising campaigns. It is always a good idea to have some information about the artists – a sheet of paper, a postcard, a business card - something and leave that with The Restaurant.

• Mailing list: Do you have your own mailing list? If so, do you need postcards for your mailing? Would you consider sharing that cost and postage?
We only maintain an email list – we do NOT send email blasts to advertise an exhibit.  We do not have a postal mail list and we are restricted from sharing any lists we might have.  Again, any advertising would be your responsibility.

• When do we hang the show? Are we reponsible for taking down the show?
We attempt to give each exhibitor a full month for their display. You are responsible for both hanging and taking down. It isn’t imperative that you are there at 7:00am, but the earlier the better for both so that it doesn't interfere with restaurant and café business. When an exhibit is scheduled, together we can plan dates and times.

• Are there any size or weight restrictions for the paintings?
The rail system is pretty forgiving, using commercial strength transparent nylon cord, or even stronger stainless steel cables, and secure, self-gripping hooks. The company's strength rating states that each steel cable can support up to 45lbs and the nylon cords 15lbs. Two cables can be used to hang larger pieces.

• What is the format for marking and listing the paintings? Do we label each painting on the corner of each painting with ‘artist’s name, title of painting, media and price? Or, do we give that information to you and the labels are done by you or someone there? Can there also, be a master list noting all paintings on display with the pertinent information?
Yes, please label the art.  You can do this any way you want – either a card on the back of each piece or, perhaps on the wall next to the paintings with some low-tack adhesive putty.  NO MORE NAILS, PUSH PINS or anything in the walls.  Please DO provide a separate master price list to keep in The Restaurant.

• We are a group of artists, each exhibiting a piece or two of our work. We have a notebook that we typically display during our shows. The notebook contains our artist’s statements and CVs. Also, each of us has business cards. Can this notebook and cards be set up, somewhere in The Restaurant during the exhibit?
Perfect – yes….leave it with restaurant staff when hanging your show. This will be displayed at the end of the counter/bar near the hostess station.

• We would like to have visitors sign-in book. Can this be accessible to visitors for the length of the show?
Absolutely – again, leave it with The Restaurant.

• Are there any insurance or liability requirements? Do you have a security system, sprinkler system, etc?
We have met all requirements required by law, but our suggestion to you would be to always insure your own pieces.

• Do you have receptions for an exhibit’s opening? If so, how does that work?
WE don’t arrange receptions – if you want to have a table reserved for invited guests on some evening of your show, you need to make arrangements with The Restaurant directly.