Centerpoint Gallery
at the Rudolf Steiner Bookstore
138 West 15th Street, New York, NY10011
Exhibition Guidelines & Contract/Agreement
About Centerpoint Gallery
Centerpoint Gallery at the Rudolf Steiner Bookstore is situated at 138 West 15th Street, New York, NY 10011,in a lovely, multi-use, sky-lit space in a Chelsea townhouse, which also houses the New York Branch of the Anthroposophical Society (Anthroposophy NYC) and all its multiple activities. Centerpoint Galleryhas held art exhibitions in its not-for-profit alternative exhibition space since 2002.
The Rudolf Steiner Bookstore and Anthroposophy NYC are supportive of spiritual expression in all forms of art, and regularly hold concerts, classes and workshops in art and various crafts (frequently by our exhibitors), including small theatrical productions, eurythmy performances, choral recitals, poetry readings, painting and drawing classes, weaving workshops, seasonal craft workshops, and the like.
The auditorium/gallery space is also used for meditation, study groups, and diverse educational and social gatherings, as well as co-sponsored events. And we are home to Art of the Actor (a Michael Chekhov Acting Studio initiative), and the New AmsterdamWaldorf inspired Parent/Child Pre-School initiative.
All this activity means that many individuals get to spend extended amounts of time enjoying and benefiting from the artwork on our walls in a way that is not possible with brief gallery visits. For those who are not attendees at our various programs, study groups or co-sponsored events, exhibitions can be viewed by appointment.Please contact Phoebe Alexander, Arts Committee Chair, at 212-744-0257 or for general information as well as for viewing availability. Our monthly newsletter/program guide is posted on our door as well as to our website at And a poster advertising each show is clearly displayed in an illuminated glass case at our entryway.
Because of the many diverse uses – and users - of our space, keen attention is paid to the type, content and general appropriateness of artworks selected. At present, for instance, Centerpoint Gallery cannot accommodate free-standing three dimensional works.
We have four exhibitions per year (solo and group) from mid-September to the end of June. These vary in length from seven to ten weeks depending on holidays and program scheduling. For several years we have devoted a January exhibition slot to Outsider Art in support of New York City’s city-wide outsider art exhibitions at Pratt, HAI and elsewhere.
Our Selection Process
Completed applications/proposals must be received for review by the Jury group of the Arts Committee by October 15 of each year for exhibitions running from February through December of the coming year. Applicants will be notified in November whether or not they have been selected for a show for the coming year, at which time curating and scheduling can begin. There is no application fee, however, a fee of $100 for gallery maintenance is payable upon acceptance.(See list of fees at the end of this document.)
Application Guidelines
1. A brief written proposal.
2. Slides – no more than 6, numbered, or laser prints.
3. A slide or print list indicating title, medium and dimensions for each artwork.
4. A current (art) c.v.
5. S.A.S.E. for return of materials.
6. Must be received by October 15 for Feb – Dec exhibition year.
General Exhibition Guidelines
1. Application guidelines: The artist or sponsor will follow the application guidelines as outlined above.
2. Presentation: Artwork will be professionally presented – framed or unframed - and ready for hanging. Numbered [title] cards (without prices) should be affixed to the wall next to the artwork. The artist/sponsor is responsible for providing exhibition walk-through sheets with corresponding numbers and descriptions. Prices may appear on these sheets at the discretion of the artist/sponsor.
3. Hardware: Only small nails, push-pins and picture-hangers will be used to hang artworks directly on the walls. Weightier items can be hung from the picture molding. Any artworks too heavy for these methods are not appropriate for our space. All necessary hardware and tools are to be provided by the artist/sponsor.
4. Installation/de-installation: DIY Installations (Arts Committee members still need to be on hand) are on Thursdays only, generally from 1 – 6 pm. Assisted installations are on Wednesday evenings from 9 – 11 pm only, to be completed on Thursday. De-installations are generally also on Thursdays.
5. Transportation of artworks: The artist/sponsor is responsible for any and all costs associated with the transport of artworks.
6. Storage of packing materials: The artist/sponsor is responsible for storage of all packing materials.
7. Pricing & Selling: As stated above, prices may appear on exhibition walk-through sheets at the discretion of the artist/sponsor. In addition, for any artwork sold during an exhibition, the purchaser shall write two checks: one check payable to the artist/sponsor for 80% of the sale price, and one check payable to Anthroposophy NYC for 20% of the sale price.(See list of fees at the end of this document.)
8. Opening reception: Opening receptions are optional. We will provide the space, tables, chairs, and our (small) kitchen and bathroom facilities. However, refreshments, flowers, paper-ware, etc., as well as tidying up, are the responsibility of the artist/sponsor. There is a fee of $100 for facility use for holding an opening reception. (See list of fees at the end of this document.)
9. Notices, advertising & invitations: Notice of the exhibition will be printed in our monthly printed newsletter,in our new e-newsletter, and will be posted to our website at The artist/sponsor will be asked to submit a title and brief description for this purpose. In addition, the artist/sponsor is responsible for providing two full-color (8.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 14) posters which will be placed at the entryway to the gallery space (with an optional guest book) and in an illuminated glass case at the entry door to our building. All pertinent information for the poster will be provided to you. In addition, any invitations or postcards advertising the exhibition and opening are the sole responsibility of the artist/sponsor.
There is a fee of $50 if you want us to create a poster for you from your own selected image.There is an additional $50 fee if you want us to create a postcard-sized version of the poster to use for invitations. (See list of fees at the end of this document.)
Printing costs are separate, and will be calculated by quantity. All other advertising, as well as all mailing and e-mailing, are the responsibility of the artist/sponsor.
10. Virtual Exhibition: We will happily post digital images of exhibitions to our website at no cost to the artist/sponsor for the run of the show; however, the artist/sponsor is responsible for providing these images. Alternately, if you have your own website, we can post a hyperlink to your site.
11. Insurance: Insurance, if desired, is the sole responsibility of the artist/sponsor to provide during an exhibition. Centerpoint Gallery, the Rudolf Steiner Bookstore, nor Anthroposophy NYC will be held responsible for theft, loss or damage to artworks on exhibition in our gallery space.
12. Signed contract agreement: The artist/sponsor is required to have a signed contract/agreement on file in our office prior to the installation of any show. An Arts Committee member will co-sign the contract/agreement, and a copy will be given to the artist/sponsor. Any alterations to the printed contract/agreement will be written in by handprior to dual signing.
Alternately, any alterations to an e-mailed contract/agreement will be initialed by hand by the co-signing Arts Committee member upon return receipt of a signed contract, and a copy of the final document will be given to the artist/sponsor.
Fees
1. Gallery Maintenance: A gallery maintenance fee of $100 is payable upon acceptance. There is no application fee, and there is nocharge for virtual exhibitions or for linking to your website.
2.Sale of Artwork: A fee of 20% of the sales price for any artwork sold during an exhibition is payable to Anthroposophy NYC upon purchase.The purchaser shall write two checks: one check payable to the artist/sponsor for 80% of the sale price, and one check payable toAnthroposophy NYC for 20% of the sale price.
3. Facility Use: Opening receptions are optional. There is afee of $100 for facility use for opening receptions.
4. Poster and Card Creation: We can create a poster for you from your own selected image for a fee of $50. For an additional $50, we can create a postcard-sized versionof the poster to use for invitations. Printing/copying fees will be calculated separately by quantity and paper selected.
Exhibition: ______Dates: ______Artist: ______
Centerpoint Gallery
at the Rudolf Steiner Bookstore and Anthroposophy NYC
Contract/Agreement
I have read the guidelines for exhibitions at Centerpoint Gallery at the Rudolf Steiner Bookstore, 138 West 15th Street, New York, NY 10011, and I consent to these conditions.
Artist/Sponsor:
Name: ______
______Date: ______
Signature
Phone/Cell: ______E-mail: ______
Address: ______
Street, Apt # City, State and ZIP
Arts Committee Rep:
Name: ______
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Centerpoint Gallery at the Rudolf Steiner Bookstore and Anthroposophy NYC
138 West 15th Street (bet 6th & 7th), NY, NY10011
212-242-8945
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