Underground Consignment
An Art Market for Original Work
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Underground is a curated art market showcasing original, artist-driven work across many mediums. Our goal is to highlight fine and visual art—painting, sculpture, photography, glass, fiber, ceramics, and more.
Because Underground is a curated retail environment (not a drop-off craft outlet), items must reflect a high standard of artistic design, originality, craftsmanship, and professional presentation. Work that appears to be unfinished, poorly packaged, or not retail-ready is unlikely to be accepted.
While we try to be inclusive in our definition of art, we generally do not accept items that fall solely into the category of crafts. Artisan and handmade work may be considered on a case-by-case basis if it demonstrates strong artistic design, originality, and craftsmanship.
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Basics
Important Consignment Guidelines
Work brought to Underground must be retail-ready, artistically strong, and professionally presented. Underground operates under a curated, rotating display model. Items may be rearranged, rotated, or stored at the curator’s discretion. If this approach is not a good fit, please do not consign at Underground.
Who Can Consign
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Artists must be current paid members of FAA at the Artist Member level.
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Commission split: 70% artist / 30% FAA (non-negotiable).
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FAA handles sales tax. Any discounts (e.g., member discount) come from FAA’s portion.
What to Bring
We accept:
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Original paintings, ceramics, glass, woodwork, jewelry, fiber art
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Fine art prints and reproductions of original artwork
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Products printed with original designs (cards, notebooks, mugs, magnets, tote bags, scarves, ornaments, etc.)
Not accepted:
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Purely decorative crafts, mass-produced items, or work without a clear artistic component
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Items that are not retail-ready (e.g., unprotected drawings/prints, flimsy packaging, incomplete finishing, visible glue residue, unstable attachments, damaged or dirty items)
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Work that does not meet our quality and presentation standards for a curated art market
Presentation Standards
Presentation matters. Items must arrive clean, complete, durable, and ready to sell. This includes (as applicable):
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Prints/drawings properly protected (sleeved, backed, and/or matted)
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Ceramic/glass/fiber and other objects finished, stable, and safely handled
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Packaging that looks professional on a retail shelf (especially for small gift items)
Underground reserves the right to decline items that do not meet these standards.
How Much to Bring
Think art market, not gallery exhibit. Space for large paintings is limited, but we welcome smaller works and gift-sized art. Bring a few items or a variety—we’ll work with you to curate the best fit.
Please note: not everything you bring will necessarily be displayed at the same time.
Curation, Rotation, and Display Flexibility
Underground is curated by a store curator to keep the space fresh, cohesive, and interesting for shoppers. This means we may:
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Rearrange displays and group work by theme/season/medium
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Rotate inventory on and off the sales floor
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Limit quantities of similar items
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Store overflow items safely on-site as space allows
By consigning at Underground, you agree to be flexible about what is displayed, how much is displayed, and when items are rotated. If you are not comfortable with a curated, rotating display model, Underground is not the right consignment fit.
When Will I Be Paid
Checks for sold items are mailed out by the second week of the month following the sale. For example, if an item sells in April, a commission check will be sent to the artist by the second week of May.
Labeling
All items must be labeled with a price and artist code.
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Each artist is required to use a 3-initial artist code (for example: ABC). This code identifies you as the consignor and is required for all inventory.
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The consignment form includes space for an optional item code for artists who already use their own inventory systems and would like that code included on payout receipts.
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If no item code is provided, Underground will assign item numbers internally. This prevents duplicate numbering and keeps inventory records accurate and organized.
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Barcodes will be added to each item using the assigned codes to support efficient checkout and accurate sales tracking.
Identical items (same title, description, and price) may share a number. Items that need to be tracked individually must have unique numbers.
Prior to Delivery
Complete the Consignment Inventory Form below or print out and complete the pdf version. Every item brought in must be documented and accounted for. Please give careful attention when completing the form. Christina will use your form to enter each item into our Square payment system.
Branding
You are welcome to include your logo/name/website as you like on your items. Also, feel free to bring in a stack of business cards if you have them.
Delivery
You can deliver your items during open hours at Underground. If you need an alternate plan, send an email to underground@frankfortarts.org.