Please understand that the gallery’s immediate priority must be serving our customers – those visiting the gallery in person and those who we communicate with long distance. Working with customers on a daily basis, along with all the many other tasks involved in running a gallery, means we unfortunately don’t have the time to review artist portfolios on a walk-in basis.

The gallery reviews portfolios on a quarterly basis. Accordingly, we ask to see only reproduction materials first. Should we have further interest, we might later ask to see original artwork.

Submission Procedures:
First, we ask that you familiarize yourself with Bella Arte Gallery. If you are in Shadyside, you should visit the gallery and note the type of work that we carry. If not local, then please refer to our web page at www.Bella-Arte.com. If, after reviewing the gallery and its work, you feel your work is appropriate for review, then you may submit portfolio materials according to the following procedures.

Please submit the following materials in the formats noted:

- A representative sampling of your current body of work. We prefer to receive digital printouts, printed cards and invitations, or other easily reviewed formats. (These will only be returned if you have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope.)
- A current resume listing your contact information, education, exhibition history, collections, and awards.
- An artist statement.
- Any other supporting materials (reviews, articles, etc.).
- A self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of your materials. If you do not provide an SASE, your materials will not be returned to you.

We ask that you please not contact the gallery regarding the status of your portfolio review. Portfolios are reviewed only periodically, so it may be a few months before the gallery reviews your materials. If, after evaluating your materials, we have an interest, we will be in touch with you to discuss the next phase.