Guidelines

FOR EVENT RENTALS:

  • The space is available for special gatherings such as birthday parties, banquets, receptions, literary events, film showings, and music.
  • For bands, the space rental fee is $50 or 20% of the door if over $250 is collected, whichever is greater. (Modernformations does not book shows directly unless the touring band is willing to guarantee the venue this rental fee).
  • Space rental fee for a ’special event’ with a door charge is $75 or 20% of the door if charging a door fee, whichever is greater. There is a $75 flat fee for special event rentals without a door charge. Charge must be paid the night of the event, at the latest. (A special event would be one that provides food and/or drink for those who attend the event.)
  • All events must be finished by 11:00pm Sunday-Thursday or 1:00am Friday and Saturday.
  • No smoking, open flame, pyrotechnics, confetti, smoke machines, or incense will be allowed in the gallery.
  • BAND EVENTS ARE NO LONGER BYOB, and ALCOHOL IS NOT ALLOWED, unless special permission is given by the gallery.
  • Promoter must find someone to work the door at charged events.
  • Sound person will be provided
  • No more than three bands to a bill.
  • Maximum capacity is 130 standing, 70 seated.
  • For advertising purposes, ModernFormations is ONE word.
  • Any behavior that endangers the artwork or property of the gallery is prohibited. Renting party will be held responsible if damage occurs.
  • All rules are subject to change only if permission is given from ModernFormations a week in advance of event. For questions, call 412-362-0274 or email modernformations@hotmail.com.

FOR ARTISTS:

  • Submit images of your work to modernformations@hotmail.com or visit during gallery hours with your portfolio.
  • Please include an artist statement, bio, and/or resume when contacting the gallery.
  • Exhibits run on a month to month basis.  Openings are the first Friday of the month in order to coincide with Unblurred events on Penn Avenue.  The exhibit closes on the last Friday of the month. For more information about Unblurred please go to http://pennavenuearts.org/.
  • If several artists wish to exhibit together, group exhibits are permitted.
  • Modernformations looks for artists and non-artists that are from Pittsburgh or that have some connection to Pittsburgh. These artists should exhibit modern, original, or abstract art.
  • The is a $150 exhibition fee used for marketing and design of exhibit postcards and purchase of food and beverages for the opening reception.
  • 75/25 commission (artist/gallery).