SUBMITTING ART TO THIRD & WALL
"The voyage of discovery is not in seeing new landscapes, but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust
You, the Artists, are our "new eyes" on the world. You lead us to new landscapes by sharing ideas, techniques and perspectives that we could never have imagined or created on our own. All of us at Third & Wall Art Group look forward to the thought-provoking discoveries to which you guide us, and embrace your unique talents.
Your dedication and hard work can be diffused by the business aspects of art - publishing, distribution, how to market yourself and your art, how to deal with copyright infringement. At Third & Wall, we'll guide you through the art publishing and selling maze. We're passionate about mentoring, supporting and promoting our artists. Our goal is to provide you with the freedom to do what you were born to do - create. We work hard and smart to gain artist exposure and recognition within the art community and mainstream decorative markets.
What does Third & Wall sell, and to whom?
We publish premiere-quality fine art posters and print-on-demand giclees on a variety of media, including canvas, fine art papers, acrylic, wood and metal; and we offer a beautiful selection of our artists' original artworks. We work primarily with the art and decor trade - wholesale framers and retailers, developers, corporate accounts, design consultants and galleries. We also have a Seattle showroom that is open to the public.
Who can submit artwork?
We invite submissions from artists who create unique, well-executed artwork in any two-dimensional medium (oils, acrylics, mixed media, collage, photography, paintings on aluminum, paintings on wood, paintings on plexiglass, monotypes, monoprints, etc.). We're looking for high-quality art with a somewhat mainstream decorative appeal, but that also pushes the envelope and introduces new looks and unique styles.
What types of subject matter and style does Third & Wall prefer?
We welcome a wide variety of subject matter and styles. Most importantly, the art must be well-executed, with subject matter and colors that are on-trend, timeless or interesting. Abstract, traditional, contemporary, retro, vintage... landscapes, figuratives, animals, florals, gardens, travel, cuisine, houses, tropical. We recommend reviewing the poster imagery on our website to get an idea of the type of works we publish.
Requirements for Art Submission
We encourage the submission of hardcopy portfolios or tearsheets. Submission of slides or positive transparencies is also acceptable though not preferred.
Please include your full name, mailing address, and contact phone number. So that we can return your submission to you, a SASE is also required.
Do not send us original artwork unless specifically requested to do so.
Mail to:
Third & Wall Art Group
c/o Patti Mann
208 Westlake Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 443-8425
(877) 326-3925 toll-free
What happens when Third & Wall receives my submission?
Our Creative Team reviews art submissions continually. Please be patient, we will respond to you as quickly as we are able. If your imagery has potential for our particular markets, we may contact you and request that you ship us some original artworks or professionally-shot positive transparencies so that we can get a better idea of the character of your work.
In the event that we decide that your works are not appropriate for publication by Third & Wall, please know that this decision is NOT in any way a subjective judgment on the aesthetic quality of your artwork. Most of our publishing decisions are driven by our trend research and anticipation of market demands, and it is possible that your imagery is not a fit for our target markets at that particular time.
How does the signing process work?
Once we've determined that your art has the potential to succeed in the marketplace, we'll work with you to develop a creative partnership. We'll send a sample contract for your review, negotiate flexible publishing terms, answer any questions you may have and work closely with you to make sure that both parties have a thorough understanding of the process and the expectations. We'll work with you to determine the most appropriate presentation of your images (limited editions and/or posters), and also create opportunities for you to sell your original works and to create commissioned artworks. We partner with dedicated, skilled professionals in the art reproduction field, so you can be assured that published reproductions of your art will be of the absolute highest quality possible.
How will you protect my intellectual property?
We continually scour the marketplace for copyright violations, immediately pursuing any incidents of intellectual property theft or copyright infringement. The majority of our website is password-protected to help shield our image base from potential infringers or plagiarizers, allowing only approved clients, Third & Wall artists and our own employees to view our full art collections. In addition to these efforts, we pledge to constantly update our own knowledge and education concerning the topical issues surrounding intellectual property rights.
