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HOW TO...
  • submit donations of art to the Museum
  • submit your art work for review
  • submit articles for publication
  • submit proposals
  • become a member, a volunteer, or an intern

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We are often asked how does one submit work to the Museum for review also, how to donate art and monies, articles for publication in our journal, The ARCHIVE, volunteering and membership, hence this page. The following guidelines should be followed to ensure proper lead time and timeliness in dealing with reviews, proposals and donations with the Museum. The Museum appreciates your interest and sincerity in all of these matters. 
 

THE FOUNDATION reviews artists work for upcoming open shows and encourages artists to submit work for inclusion in them. Please note that we do NOT do individual critiques of submissions. The Director and/or curators/judges for upcoming open shows pick work based upon originality, integrity and awareness of lesbian and gay issues of sexuality and basic human rights in contemporary society. Work by both gay male and lesbians are accepted, as well as, art by straight artists if it is pertinent to the purview of the Museum. Watch for the OPEN CALL on our website for these shows.

Please see our Mission Statement and background information for a more complete understanding and appreciation of LLM's position.
 

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Donating art work and monies to the Museum:
The LLM is a public non-profit, tax exempt foundation and accepts art work from artists estates and wills, as well as, art from individuals. If you would like to donate art to the Museum email, write or call about what it is that you intend to donate along with a photograph or JPG of the work(s). Your intentions will be reviewed by the Acquisitions Committee and you will be contacted about the results of their review and how to proceed from there.

Please note that the Museum cannot legally appraise a work of art donated to it. This is the responsibility of the donor.

The Museum also accepts monies for endowment, exhibitions and special projects. These gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

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General stipulations for review of art:

BY EMAIL (PREFERRED METHOD):

  • Submit images in JPG format only (no ZIP files, no BMP, no PSD/Photoshop, no PNG, no website links, no images with watermarks, etc.), via email to LLGAFreview@gmail.com
  • Include only 10-12 samples. If we want to see more, we will contact you.
  • Please submit appropriately sized images for viewing on computer (no thumbnails or very large images)

BY SNAIL MAIL:

  • Submit art for review to THE EXHIBITION COMMITTEE, LLM, 26 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013.
  • Submit color copies or CD's, JPG format only (no ZIP files, no BMP, no PSD/Photoshop, no PNG, no website links, no images with watermarks, etc.)
  • Include only 10-12 samples. If we want to see more, we will contact you.

WITH ALL SUBMISSIONS INCLUDE:

  • Date of birth
  • Artists full name and any AKA's (Also Known As)
  • Contact information (complete phone, email, address)
  • Website (if applicable)
  • Biography
  • Artist statement
  • CV
  • Exhibition resume
  • JPG's must be identified with title, size, medium, edition (if applicable), and date
  • Sample CD's, work prints, etc., will NOT be returned. They will be kept on file for future reference.

IN PERSON: Make an appointment by calling the gallery at 212-431-2609. Walk-ins will NOT be reviewed.

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Proposals for shows:
Proposals for shows must be submitted in writing to the Exhibition Committee. Proposals should include a statement of purpose, size of show and a budget, curator and/or sponsor.  LLM will review the proposal and respond within a reasonable time.

Studio visits:
Studio visits are possible and should be arranged by contacting the Director.

Articles for publication in the journal, The ARCHIVE:
The Museum accepts for review articles for inclusion in its journal, The Archive. Articles must be pertinent to the purview of the Museum, typed, double spaced and submitted to the Managing Editor, The Archive, for review.

Appraising Art:
The employees and volunteers of LLM are not professional appraisers. LLM can suggest appraisers and/or where to find such services.

Membership:
LLM has an active membership policy. Please see the membership form for levels, benefits and  manner in which to apply. One does NOT have to be a member to exhibit art.

Volunteering/Interns:
LLM is in great need of a regular staff of volunteers. If you have the time to donate a few hours a week please contact the Director or Assistant Director. Interns are welcome to apply also. We will be most happy to help you get started.

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WE THANK YOU for your interest in LLM and hope this answers most of your questions.
If you need further assistance please contact LLM directly by email, US Postal service or by
phone at 212-431-2609.