Q.  How will the raffle work?
A.  Buyers may register for a buyer number when they arrive at the preview hours (June 2, 3 & 4, 1-10pm) and opening reception (June 5, 6-10pm). If you would like to achieve a lower buyer position to improve your chances of selecting the pieces you like, you may enter a raffle for buyer positions #1-20. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase on June 2, 3, 4 &5 for $5 each. On June 5th 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. Admission to the exhibition?
A. Admission for the exhibition is $1 for non-members and free for members. General admission to the Opening Reception on June 5, 6-10pm is $5 for members and non-members.

Q.  Can I purchase 6x6 artworks online?
A.  YES. Visit the 6x6x2010 Online Gallery, which opens for International Online Buying on June 7 @ 10am. Buying instructions can be found in the HELP section.

Q. What about artworks from last year, 6x6x2009?
A. YES. You can browse and purchase works from both 2009 and 2010 in the 6x6 Online Galleries.

Q.  I don't have a PayPal account. Can I still purchase online?
A.  YES. When purchasing online, select "Donate via Paypal" You will then be able enter your credit card # (*You do NOT need a PayPal account).

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 11, 2010. This is the recommended pick-up/delivery method.

Q.  How do I retrieve artwork I purchase from the 2009 and/or 2010 Online Galleries?
A.  Artworks will remain on display until July 11th. 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 11, 2010. This is the recommended pick-up/delivery method. Artworks will be shipped via USPS within 2-3 days. Please allow 7-10 days for your artwork to arrive. For pick-up orders, please retrieve your pieces during Purchased Artwork Pick-Up Hours: July 11 - 14, 1-7pm.

Q. What happened to 6x6x2009 being the "second and final year" for this fun exhibition?
A. We asked every visitor to 6x6x2009 if we should have another 6x6 exhibition. Resoundingly, you answered YES! Summer 2011 will be very different (we promise) stay tuned!

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 diverse group of people. It is also an important fundraiser that enables thoughtful Contemporary Art programming.

Q.  Will the artists find out who purchased their artwork?
A.  Not from Rochester Contemporary Art Center. The buyer receives a customer receipt with the artist's name and contact information. The buyer may then contact 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 work be installed?
A.  The work will be installed in the order in which it is received.

Q.  If my piece does not sell during the exhibition will I get it back?
A.  No. Any works not sold by July 11, 2010 will be held for later sale. We reserve the right to sell works for less than $20.

Q.  I submitted artworks in past year(s) that did not sell. Will you exhibit those again this year?
A.  No. This year's installation will consist of all new artworks. Unsold artworks from 2008 and 2009 will be available for purchase, but not installed. You can browse and purchase works from 2009.

Q.  Will all artworks be displayed?
A.  This year's exhibition consists of 5,000 artworks from 43 US states and 22 countries. We received 1,923 more pieces than last year and all will be displayed and offered for sale.

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

FAQs About Submissions:
Q.  Do I need an art background to submit artwork?
A.  No. We want everyone to participate.

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.  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 thumb tacks/push pins. If your artwork is thicker than 1/4" please drill a hole into it to 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 or in order, but we will try.

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.