3S Artspace Lobby Gallery Proposal
3S Artspace continues to build a roster for the Lobby Gallery in conjunction with our other programming. We welcome work in all mediums and media, including video and installation art. We are particularly interested in:
- Cohesive bodies of work that lend themselves to opportunities to “extend the conversation” and encourage deeper engagement: (i.e. artist talks, workshops in the artist’s medium, performances in our other spaces, etc.)
- Exhibitions that intersect with a contemporary issue;
- Work that includes an element of public participation; and/or
- Work that helps a tense society recognize the joy and value that art adds to our individual and communal lives.
Artists are encouraged to familiarize themselves with 3S Artspace's mission, upcoming events, and the Gallery's past exhibitions.
About 3S Exhibitions
3S offers on-site assistance with installation, outreach, and marketing, and hosts an artists’ opening reception that often coincides with Art 'Round Town.
- Shipment or delivery of work is the responsibility of the artist.
- For work that is for sale, the artist retains 60% and the non-profit gallery retains 40%. Majority of work must be for sale in the Lobby Gallery.
- Exhibition length: 4 weeks (typically)
About the Lobby Gallery at 3S Artspace
The Lobby Gallery presents a diverse representation of contemporary visual artists. Exhibitions highlight unprecedented innovation across disciplines, celebrate artistic excellence, encourage lively discourse, and foster an unwavering appreciation for the vital role that art plays in our community.
3S Artspace welcomes over 30,000 guests each year into our spaces which, in addition to the Lobby Gallery, also include a performing arts venue, Main Gallery, a popular restaurant, and an artisan retail space.
Current hours are Thursday - Saturday from 11am - 6pm, and Sunday, 12 - 5pm. Hours are extended during evenings when there are performances in the venue, as we enthusiastically encourage all visitors and audience members to experience the Lobby Gallery, Main Gallery, and the Shop at 3S.
3S Artspace is a member of Art 'Round Town, a monthly first Friday art walk. We provide a cash bar and light refreshments during artist openings and Art 'Round Town events.
3S Artspace is located in historic Portsmouth, NH, a Seacoast community known for its historic downtown, local music and arts scene, thriving restaurant scene, and diverse tourist attractions. Our vibrant neighborhood has changed a lot in the past few years, with an active hotel right next door and several developments in the works.
About the Lobby Gallery space itself: