The commission for sales in the Gallery and Gift Shop is 30% for non-members, 25% for members, and 20% for gallery sitters. (See the JOIN, DONATE, VOLUNTEER tab above for information on how to be a sitter.)
Only KAA members can submit work for Membership Exhibits. Non-members can submit if they join at the time of submission.
Both members and non-members may submit work for Invitational Exhibits. There is usually a small entrance fee for non-members, or they may join at the time of submission to have the fee waived.
Individuals, singly or in a small group, can schedule their own individual or group exhibit, using the entire gallery space. This opportunity is available to both members and non-members.
Members can submit work for exhibits in the Ross Ragland Cultural Center.
Members can submit work for sale in our Gift Shop.
Click the appropriate tab below for more information on each of these opportunities.
Note: Artwork depicting nudity, acts of violence, or political messaging is not accepted for any exhibits..
These exhibits are open to all Klamath Art Association members in good standing (up-to-date in dues payment). Here are some conditions for showing work at a membership exhibit:
Wall art submissions are limited two works if they are under 24″ x 36" on the outside of the frame (864 square inches each). There is a limit of one work if oversized above 864 square inches, up to a maximum of 1176 square inches.
All wall art must have securely attached hanging wire.
Submissions of craft works, sculptures, or other art that is displayed on tables or pedestals are accepted at the discretion of the volunteers setting up the exhibit, based on available space.
All works must be for sale. Gallery commission on sales is 20% for members who are gallery sitters, 25% for all other members.
Note: Artwork depicting nudity, acts of violence, or political messaging is not accepted for any exhibits.
There are three pieces of paperwork that need to be filled out when submitting for a show, listed below. Members will be emailed copies of the paperwork prior to each show, or copies can be obtained by clicking the link to each of them below. Copies of all paperwork will also be available when you drop off your artwork, at which time you can also receive help filling it out.
inventory sheet sales book cover sheet entry tags
Digital submissions of artwork: Digital photos of the artwork intended for submission are always needed for publicity (poster, web page, newsletter). These will be called for by e-mail approximately one month before the show. Click here for suggestions on how to photograph your artwork.
These exhibits are open to Klamath Art Association members, as well as non-members. Here are some conditions for showing work at a membership exhibit:
Wall art submissions are limited two works if they are under 24″ x 36" on the outside of the frame (864 square inches each). There is a limit of one work if oversized above 864 square inches, up to a maximum of 1176 square inches.
All wall art must have securely attached hanging wire.
Submissions of craft works, sculptures, or other art that is displayed on tables or pedestals are accepted at the discretion of the volunteers setting up the exhibit, based on available space.
All works must be for sale. Gallery commission on sales is 20% for members who are gallery sitters, 25% for all other members, and 30% for non-members.
Note: Artwork depicting nudity, acts of violence, or political messaging is not accepted for any exhibits.
There are three pieces of paperwork that need to be filled out when submitting for a show, listed below. Members will be emailed copies of the paperwork prior to each show, or copies can be obtained by clicking the link to each of them below. Copies of all paperwork will also be available when you drop off your artwork, at which time you can also receive help filling it out.
inventory sheet sales book cover sheet entry tags
Digital submissions of artwork: Digital photos of the artwork intended for submission are always needed for publicity (poster, web page, newsletter). These will be called for by e-mail approximately one month before the show. Click here for suggestions on how to photograph your artwork.
Any individual, or group of individuals (members or non-members) can apply for their own show at the gallery. Here are a few requirements for such exhibits:
At least 75% of the pieces in a show must be for sale and all artwork is expected to remain up for the entire month, unless sold.
The gallery commission on sales is 25% for members in good standing (up-to-date in dues payment), and 30% for non-members.
There is a non-refundable $50 booking fee and a $10 refundable key fee for individual exhibits. These apply to both members and non-members alike.
Note: Artwork depicting nudity, acts of violence, or political messaging is not accepted for any exhibits.
Artists wishing to have an individual or small group exhibit should begin by checking the calendar of upcoming exhibits to see if there are any months available.
Individuals or groups interested in an exhibit will fill out an exhibitor application form, which contains additional information about putting on such an exhibit. Upon acceptance, the individual or individuals will complete an exhibit contract and work with the Artist Contracts/Exhibit Coordinator (ACEC) through the take down of the exhibit. Here is the contract for an individual artist, and here is the contract for up to four artists.
Here is a checklist to help guide one through the process of preparing to exhibit. As the exhibit draws near, the following paperwork should be prepared (by each artist, if more than one):
An inventory sheet.
One entry tag for the back of each piece of wall art, with the same information on a business card sized (2"x3.5") piece of stock, to be placed in holders provided by the gallery.
The Klamath Art Association has a continual exhibit in the Ross Ragland Cultural Center. Exhibiting is open to all Klamath Art Association members in good standing (up-to-date in dues payment). The artwork is changed out every three months, in the middle of January, April, July, and October. KAA members will be notified by e-mail as each change-over date approaches.
Artwork will be changed out February 11, rather than January, in 2026. Click here for information.
Here are some conditions for showing work at the Ross Ragland Cultural Center:
This exhibit accepts only wall art, limited two works.
All pieces must have securely attached hanging wire.
All works must be for sale. The commissions for sold artwork are 10% to the Ross Ragland Theater and 15% to the Klamath Art Association.
Note: Artwork depicting nudity, acts of violence, or political messaging is not accepted for any exhibits.
The gift shop is open all hours that the gallery is open. Visitors can find a number of modestly priced gift items, including
hand-made art greeting
cards
craft items
decorative tiles
photography greeting cards
books by local authors
bookmarks
hand-made jewelry
matted art work and photographs
small sculptures
refrigerator magnets
textiles
hand-knit items
and more!
Those interested in selling items in the gift shop should visit to get some idea of the sort of works sold. One must be a KAA member to sell in the gift shop. Click here for more information and conditions on selling in the gift shop.