Arts Unbound Call for Artisan Products

Necklace and earring set by Kristen Zachares, silk scarves designed by Avary Waldron, pendant by Ken Grossman, handmade dolls by Orange Seniors program, , hand-painted tote bag by Ronaldo Byrd.

Arts Unbound, the gallery and studio dedicated to artists with disabilities and seniors, is actively seeking work from artisans who make or create things by hand that may be functional or strictly decorative in any medium.

In addition to exhibits of fine art and two-dimensional work, Arts Unbound displays artisan product for sale ranging from jewelry and accessories to pottery, hand-made books, dolls, stationery, and sculpture.

When submitting, please include a brief explanation of your disability or senior status (no details necessary), your name, address, phone number, and email address. You may submit up to six images for consideration. Please send them in JPEG format, and include a list with your name, title of work, medium, and dimensions. You may also mail or drop off a disc with images, or printed photographs. We do not visit artist websites to review submissions. You may include prices for your work, but this is not required. We can help you establish appropriate prices. The gallery promotes sales and retains a commission of 40% of the retail price. The artist receives 60%.

We are also always looking for new fine artists to feature in our gallery and in exhibits around the state. If you are an artist with a mental, physical or developmental disability, or an artist who is a senior, contact Celene Ryan at cryan@artsunbound.org to submit your artwork for consideration.

Arts Unbound is dedicated to the artistic achievement of people living with disabilities and seniors. They provide visual arts education and professional development to help emerging artists compete on the retail market. By promoting the work of artists with disabilities and seniors, Arts Unbound centers their art-making rather than any impairments and by doing so challenges the stigma associated with disability and aging.

The gallery is located in the Valley Arts District at 544 Freeman Street, in Orange. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10am-4pm, and Saturdays noon-5pm.www.artsunbound.org (Arts Unbound – 973-675-2787).