General Policies

The Stamford Art Association (SAA) is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for artists, members, visitors, volunteers, students, and the broader community. These policies outline the standards that guide our exhibitions, programs, website, and organizational practices.

Accessibility & Inclusion

SAA strives to make the visual arts accessible to individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and levels of artistic experience. We work to ensure our website, exhibitions, programs, and facilities are as inclusive as reasonably possible.

If you encounter an accessibility barrier or require accommodations for an SAA program or event, please contact us at stamfordartassn@optonline.net so we can support your participation.

Respectful Environment Policy

SAA is dedicated to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all participants. Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated at SAA facilities, programs, exhibitions, or events.

We ask all visitors, artists, members, volunteers, and guests to treat one another with courtesy, professionalism, and respect.

Exhibition & Program Participation

Participation in SAA exhibitions, programs, and events is subject to the specific guidelines, deadlines, fees, and requirements published for each opportunity.

Exhibition guidelines — Artists are responsible for submitting work that meets size, presentation, and delivery requirements.

Program requirements — SAA reserves the right to determine the suitability of submitted work for a given exhibition or program based on the criteria published in that opportunity's guidelines.

Artwork, Images & Media

Artwork, photographs, text, logos, and other materials on this website may be protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights. Unless otherwise stated, materials may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without permission from SAA or the respective copyright holder.

Artists retain copyright to their original artwork unless otherwise agreed in writing. By submitting artwork or images for exhibitions, publications, or promotional use, artists grant SAA permission to photograph, reproduce, and display those images for non‑commercial purposes related to promoting the artist, exhibition, or organization.

Photography and video may be taken during SAA exhibitions and events for promotional, educational, and archival purposes. If you have concerns about being photographed or recorded, please notify an SAA representative.

Gallery Rental

Use of the SAA Townhouse Gallery is subject to rental policies, availability, fees, installation requirements, and other applicable terms.

For details, please refer to the Gallery Rental page.

Donations & Contributions

The Stamford Art Association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Donations support exhibitions, educational programs, community outreach, youth initiatives, and ongoing operations.

Financial contributions are tax‑deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors should retain receipts for their records and consult a tax professional regarding individual circumstances.

SAA accepts financial contributions and select in‑kind donations that directly support its mission. Due to limited storage capacity, SAA does not accept unsolicited artwork donations.

Volunteer Participation

Volunteers play an important role in supporting SAA's mission. Volunteers are expected to interact with artists, visitors, staff, and fellow volunteers respectfully and professionally.

Privacy

SAA respects the privacy of its members, donors, visitors, and supporters. Personal information collected through memberships, donations, event registrations, or communications is used solely for organizational purposes and is not sold to third parties. For more detail, see our Privacy Practices page.

Website Use

Information on the SAA website is provided for general informational purposes. While we make every effort to keep content accurate and current, details such as exhibition dates, program offerings, and schedules may change. SAA reserves the right to update website content, policies, and program information at any time.

Last updated: August 2026

Contact Us

If you have questions about these policies or need additional information, please get in touch with the Stamford Art Association at stamfordartassn@optonline.net