Q. What kind of artwork are you looking for?
A. Most of our images are on the edge between decorative and fine art. We tend towards more sophisticated imagery, rather than sweet or sentimental pieces. Art must be capable of being commercially reproduced for our fine art poster collection. Our preference is paintings, drawings, watercolors and prints. Top

Q. How do I send artwork? Slides? Color copies or prints? Original art?
A. Slides, color copies, or high quality prints, or digitally stored on CD are all acceptable. Please do not send original art! An important tip—make sure any slides or photos are in focus, and properly exposed. All pieces should be labeled. Submissions via email may be sent to angela@grandimage.com. Top

Q. Do you want to see a representation of my work, or just pieces that are available for publishing?
A. We are primarily interested in seeing work that is available for publishing, however, if you have samples of work that you feel are extremely important in terms of "the look" and, therefore, it’s potential commercial value, we would be interested in seeing this as well. If we find a graphic look that we feel is significant for our collection, we will discuss having the artist develop new pieces incorporating this look and, therefore, create new works for publishing. An artist’s statement and bio is also helpful. Top

Q. Do you ever commission artwork?
A. Sometimes new work may be commissioned, especially if we see art that we like, but that requires a more focused direction for our needs. Top

Q. Who do I send artwork submissions to? Where do I send it?
A. Send artwork submittals to: Grand Image, PO Box 80507, Seattle, WA 98108; mark the envelope/package "Attn: Angela Bizzari/Art Committee." If you are sending items by a courier that requires a street address (rather than a PO Box), please address them to: Grand Image, 4730 Ohio Avenue South, Seattle, WA., 98134 (note the zip code changes if you use the street address).Top

Q. How often do you publish artwork? When should I send pieces to be considered?
A. Posters are published approximately six times a year, but selection goes on year round. Slides can be sent in anytime. Fine art is published throughout the year in small collections and the publication dates are established quarterly (approximately). Top

Q. How do you pay—is it a flat rate, or a royalty? If royalty, what’s the percentage? Are advances offered?
A. Depending on the nature of the imagery, we will discuss with you, on a case by case basis, the "contract and compensation terms" which are structured a variety of ways to include (1) a flat fee to purchase the rights to the image or (2) a royalty payment based on a percentage amount multiplied by the net sales of the image. In some arrangements, a guaranteed advance is offered to you Specific details are negotiated on an individual basis. Top

Q. Is the original artwork insured while it’s in your possession?
A. While your materials are in our possession, we will make every possible effort to see that it is protected and returned to you in perfect condition. However, we cannot be responsible for the artwork in the event that it is lost, stolen or damaged. For this reason, we request that you send us only duplicate slides, transparencies, CD or color copies in order to protect against any problems. Top

Q. Am I required to sign a contract? What if I have artwork already published by someone else?
A. If we wish to publish an image, we contact you and begin a dialogue about terms of the agreement. An artist is required to sign a contract if they wish to publish artwork with Grand Image. In keeping with that, we generally do not publish work by an artist under contract with another publisher. However, there are exceptions; please contact us privately with specific questions. Top

Q. How does your selection process work? How long does it take? Will I get my submissions back?
A. We have an Art Committee which reviews all work submitted. The committee meets to select final images to be published as posters; preliminary selection takes about three to four weeks. All submissions are responded to in writing. If you would like your submissions returned to you, you must provide a self addressed, return envelope with the correct postage (or FedEx form filled out and enclosed) affixed. Top