FAQ Submissions 1. What type of events can I submit? The event you submit must be: [1] an artist lecture, gallery talk, or panel discussion; [2] feature at least one artist speaker; and [3] be free and open to the public. 2. What type of events can I not submit? Exhibitions, performances, critiques, open studio events, opening events, or closing receptions do not qualify unless there is a specific time dedicated to an artist talk during those event. If there is an artist talk component within those events, please specify the time of the artist talk in your submission. If the artist talk is not free or if there are any other types of opportunity or event that you would like to share with our audience, you may consider sponsoring a post or advertising on our website. 3. Is there a deadline or best time for submissions? There are no specific deadline as we try to receive and publish submissions of artist talks on a rolling basis throughout the year. However, we ask that you share your artist talk at least 1~2 weeks before the event. All submissions are reviewed and/or published on our website calendar within 5 to 10 business days. 4. Are all submissions posted on DC ARTIST TALKS' Instagram? Although we try to share as many DC area artist talks as possible on our website, we select some of the talks to share on our Instagram account. 5. How can I change or delete incorrect submissions? We appreciate you spotting any errors. You can use our submission form to request deletion of specific artist talks. Using your professional or institutional email, please make a new submission by stating which submission should be deleted at the beginning of your event description, and then resubmit all the correct information that you would like to include in the calendar. 6. Why am I being asked whether the artists are being financially compensated for their participation in the event? We believe that building a strong art community not only entails sharing artist talks, but also helping establish a sustainable art economy. We hope to help normalize and promote equitable compensation for artists' labor. You can find more information on W.A.G.E. standards for artist fees here. Sponsored Posts 1. What can I submit for sponsored posts? If you have an art opportunity or event (especially that is not a free DC/MD/VA area artist talk) you would like to share with our community, you may consider sponsoring a post on DC ARTIST TALKS' Instagram. 2. Who would the sponsored post reach? Our Instagram account reaches a targeted audience of artists, arts enthusiasts, collectors, curators, and industry professionals primarily located in the DC/MD/VA area and in the United States. 3. How can I discuss details and pricing? For additional details, pricing information, or to inquire about advertising on our website and/or sponsoring a post, please submit the inquiry form for sponsored posts. 4. Is there a deadline or best time for submissions? Please submit your inquiry form for sponsored post and/or website advertising 3~4 weeks before the opportunity due date or event date to allow sufficient time for follow-up discussion. All submissions are reviewed and/or followed up within 5 to 10 business days. 5. Where do the proceeds go? DC ARTIST TALKS is primarily operated by volunteered time and labor in an effort to share the diverse perspective of contemporary artists, encourage more generative conversations, and build stronger and wider art communities in the DC area and beyond. All proceeds from sponsored posts and donations directly help offset costs related to the project and ensure the continuation of this project. Other Questions Do you have any further question? Please send any further question that we have not answered in our FAQ through our Contact form. |
