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The Free Little Art Gallery at Waverly Park is a space for your<\/em> creativity. Anyone can contribute, and every single piece of art brings something special to our neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons to leave your artwork at the gallery<\/summary>\n
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  • Joyful, Direct Connection:<\/strong> There is a unique magic in knowing your art will go directly into the hands of someone who genuinely fell in love with it. It\u2019s an anonymous gift that can instantly brighten a stranger’s day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Perfect Creative Sandbox:<\/strong> Because our gallery is informal and free to all, it\u2019s a wonderful, zero-pressure space to experiment. Try out a new medium, test a new style, or share quick sketches that might otherwise just sit in your sketchbook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Boost Your Visibility:<\/strong> If you are looking to grow your audience, leaving art is a fantastic way to get your name out there. You are always welcome to include your social media handles or website on the back of your pieces so finders can look up more of your work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cultivate Local Community:<\/strong> By contributing, you are actively helping to make art accessible to everyone in our community and keeping the spirit of neighborhood generosity alive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
    Please Read: <\/strong>Artwork Guidelines<\/summary>\n

    Ready to drop off a piece? To keep our mini-gallery organized, safe, and beautiful for everyone, please keep these simple guidelines in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Think Small!<\/strong> Because space is limited, all artwork must be “little”\u2014 please no larger than 4\u2033 x 4\u2033<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Any Medium Goes!<\/strong> Get creative! We love variety. Some great examples include:\n
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      • Drawings, prints, or photography<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Paintings on mini-canvases<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Poetry printed or written on a small scroll or card<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Mixed-media or tiny sculptures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Painted rocks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Keep it Family-Friendly:<\/strong> Because our gallery is publicly displayed outside at a neighborhood park entrance, we ask that all artwork feature positive, family-friendly messaging and non-divisive themes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Made by You:<\/strong> Art created by YOU\u2014and especially artwork made by children\u2014is highly encouraged!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Be Respectful:<\/strong> Please be gentle when placing your piece inside. Be respectful of the gallery display and mindful of the artwork already waiting for a home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Have Fun!<\/strong> There are no mistakes here, just self-expression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \ud83d\udca1 A Note on Crowding:<\/strong> If the gallery gets super popular and starts filling up, don’t worry! The curator will gently rotate the artwork every few days so that every single piece gets a chance to be clearly seen, appreciated, and enjoyed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

        Tips for leaving art<\/summary>\n
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        • You are welcome to leave artwork anonymously. You do not need to include any personal or contact information to leave art at this gallery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • For public safety,<\/strong> please do not include private contact information such as your phone number or address with your artwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Feel free to write the artwork title, your name (or alias\/nickname), or social media handle on the back of your piece!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • If you make a social media post featuring the gallery or the artwork you are leaving, please tag us on Facebook or Instagram! We’d love to share your post! Tag us: @FLAGWP<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Submit your artwork to the gallery’s digital archive (this website) by filling out the form below!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

          Submit your artwork to the digital archive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Planning to leave a piece in the gallery? We would love for you to fill out our quick Artwork Submission Form<\/strong> below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          While this is completely optional, we highly encourage you to log your art here so we can add it to our online archive. Our little gallery can be quite popular, and sometimes beautiful pieces are claimed and find their new homes before the curator even has a chance to stop by and snap a photo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          By submitting your artwork to the gallery’s digital archive (this site), you guarantee that your creation gets a permanent spot in our digital gallery for everyone to look back on and admire.<\/p>\n\n\n

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