Q.  Why is this the "second and final year" for such a fun exhibition?
A.  As a contemporary art institution it is our goal to always look forward and try new things. After this "the second and final year" we will try something new. If you really wish we would do this every year: (A) Tell us this. Your feedback is very important to us! (B) Don't miss this year's event! Tell your friends and help us make this more successful than 2008!

Q.  Do I need an art background to participate?
A.  No. We want everyone to participate.

Q.  Where does the money from the "sale" of my piece(s) go?
A.  All proceeds benefit Rochester Contemporary Art Center. This is a fun initiative that brings together a super diverse group of people. It is also an important fund raiser that enables thoughtful Contemporary Art programming in Rochester, NY.

Q.  Can I submit more than one piece?
A.  Of course. The goal is to gather many pieces of original 6" x 6" works of art. Each person may submit up to 10 artworks.

Q.  Will I find out who purchased my artwork?
A.  Not from Rochester Contemporary Art Center. The buyer receives a customer receipt with your (the artist's) name and contact information. The buyer may then contact you (the artist). Due to the scale of this exhibition we are not able to provide the buyer's information to each artist.

Q.  How will the raffle work?
A.  Buyers may register for a buyer number when they arrive at the preview hours (June 4, 7-10pm, June 5 & 6, 1-6pm) and opening reception events. It is recommended that buyers fill-out the registration form at the bottom of the PDF prospectus and bring this on June 4, 5 or 6. If you would like to achieve a lower buyer positon to improve your chances of purchasing the pieces you like, you may enter a raffle for buyer positions #1-#20. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase on June 4, 5 & 6 for On June 6th at 7:30 buyer position #1 will be selected from the raffle bin and the winner will have 1 minute to mark their purchases. After one minute has elapsed, buyer position #2 will be drawn, announced and the winner will have one minute before buyer position #3 is announced, etc. Buyer position #1 may continue to select artworks after buyer position #2 is called, and so on. One minute after buyer position #20 is announced, all other buyers will be allowed to make their selections.

Q.  Can I help organize?
A.  Organizers for 6x6x2009 are very important people. They have agreed to collect 40 artworks from their friends, fellow artists, family, students, mentors and bus drivers, etc. Last year, organizers were based in Alfred, Brockport, Buffalo, Corning, New York City, Toronto, North Carolina, London and beyond. If you would like to help organize please call 585.461.2222.

Q.  Can my piece be 3D (three dimensional)? A.  Only if it is lightweight. Please keep in mind that in order to install this exhibition our highly skilled and professional staff will only be using push pins. Q.  Can I submit a metal piece? A.  Please keep in mind that it will be hanging by 4 thumb tacks/push pins. If your artwork is thicker then a 1/4" please drill a hole into it which will accommodate the pushpins.  Q.  I want to frame my pieces in wood frames, if I supply the hanging materials can I submit these works? A.  No. Because we have thousands of artworks to install we are only accepting works that can be tacked to the wall (some may be pierced, most will not be).

Q.  Does 6"x6" include a border or mat? Can my piece be smaller than 6 inches square?
A.  The external dimensions of the piece should be exactly 6 inches square including border and mat. Smaller pieces may be mounted to 6" x 6" paper or board.

Q.  Can I submit a series?
A.  Of course. We cannot guarantee that the complete series will be installed together.

Q.  How will the work be installed?
A.  The work will be installed in the order in which it is received.

Q.  Should I deliver my work directly to Rochester Contemporary Art Center?
A.  Artworks may be delivered Wed. - Sun. 1-5pm beginning March 1. DEADLINE: May 10, 5pm.

Q.  I will only be in town for the opening weekend. How will I obtain the pieces that I purchased?
A.  When you buy any piece for $20 you have the option of paying an extra $5 to have the work mailed to you AFTER the closing of the show July 12, 2009. This is the recommended pick-up/delivery method.

Q.  If my piece does not sell during the exhibition will I get it back?
A.  No. Any works not sold by July 12, 2009 will be held for later sale. We reserve the right to sell works for less than $20.

Q.  I submitted artworks last year that did not sell. Will you exhibit those again this year?
A.  No. Unsold artworks from 2008 will be available for purchase, but not installed. This year's installation will consist of all new artworks.

Q.  What happens if too many artworks are submitted?
A.  We will display all works that are received by the deadline. Last year we received 1,500 more artworks than we expected and all were displayed and offered for sale.

Q.  All artworks?
A.  Rochester Contemporary Art Center reserves the right to reject any artwork that we determined to be inappropriate or too difficult to install.

Q.  Can I build a 6x6 video installation?
A.  No. Video and Media based artists may submit a DVD in a 6" x 6" package.

Q.  May I cut a 6"x6" hole out of the gallery wall as my artwork?
A.  No. You may, however cut a 6" x 6" square out of another gallery's wall and submit that as your piece. Gallery suggestions upon request.