Annual Student Exhibit Guide

Frame Artwork

Exhibit piece must be framed before delivery deadline or interview date, if participating. We have specific framing requirements and restrictions. Please make sure to read our Framing Guidelines on how to frame artwork for the Student Exhibit. If you have questions or are unsure about your frame, it is important to address any issues early on. Pieces that do not follow guidelines will be turned away for correction.

Families are welcome to use custom framing, but this can be expensive. For a more budget-friendly option, read our Ready-Made Framing Guide.

Choosing a piece

Each student may submit 1 piece of artwork that was created during class with The Marvegos, and this includes pieces completed during Spring Break and Summer camps.

It may be difficult for you to choose a single piece to frame and exhibit, so here are a few tips:

1. Remember that this is an opportunity to encourage your child and to show them how much you appreciate their artwork. We hope that framing costs will not prevent parents from highlighting the works they really like.
2. The piece should be meaningful to the child, even if it is not our first pick for them. Often times we overlook the wonderful aspects of art that are personal to the child, and when they tell us about their work, we really find that it is the perfect piece. You might try asking your child to select 3 pieces he/she enjoys and then deciding which one would look best.
3. Don’t forget that you can ask friends, family members, and teachers for suggestions.
4. Of course, if you’ve already correctly framed a piece that was done after January 2021, you are welcome to use it for the exhibit.
5. Framed art pieces make great gifts for family members. You might decide on a piece that would be good to give to somebody special.

Framing Locations

To make framing easier for families, we have listed a few local framing shops below. Some offer special discounts to Marvegos families, so be sure to mention us. Many framers also sell ready made frames and offer mat cutting services to fit your child’s artwork.

Chains like Michaels and Blicks are also an option. We recommend bringing along our Framing Guidelines and Ready-Made Framing Guide when shopping for frames or mats. Michaels and similar stores often run coupons and discounts, so it can help to do a little research ahead of time.

Families may also choose to order frames online, though quality can vary significantly. We recommend reading reviews carefully and avoiding low-quality frames.

If you have questions or are unsure about your frame, please do not hesitate to ask your studio manager or child’s teacher for advice.

Submit Label Information

Any information not submitted by artwork delivery deadline will be omitted from printed labels.

Here is a sample of how your label will appear next to the artwork:

Choosing a Title

Artwork Delivery Deadlines

For Los Gatos studio exhibit: Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00pm

For San Mateo studio exhibit (Campus Dr): Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00pm

For San Mateo studio exhibit (Hillsdale Blvd): Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00pm

Please deliver your properly framed artwork to a studio or outreach location during our Regular Hours or during our Special Hours after our studios end classes in May.

Note: When you arrive at the studio to deliver your artwork, please allow a few minutes to complete a label for us so that we may identify your piece.

If you are delivering a piece during our Special Hours, please contact your studio 30 minutes before arriving to ensure that a staff member will be available to receive your artwork. Due to preparations, we may be out of the studio for supplies and materials transportation, and we do not wish to inconvenience you.

Special Drop Off Times and Locations

Los Gatos Studio

1440 Pollard Rd, Los Gatos, CA
(888) 508-2080
info@marvegos.com

Regular hours until May 22

Monday 1:30 – 2:30; 3:30 – 7:15pm
Tuesday 1:30 – 2:30; 3:30 – 7:15pm
Wednesday 1:45 – 7:10pm
Thursday 1:30 – 2:30; 3:30 – 7:15pm
Friday 3:00 – 6:45pm
Saturday 9:00 – 12:45; 1:40 – 3:55pm

Special Hours after May 22

TBA

San Mateo Studio (Hillsdale Blvd)

1212C W. Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA
(888) 508-2080
info@marvegos.com

Regular hours until May 22

Monday 1:30 – 2:30; 3:30 – 7:15pm
Tuesday 1:30 – 2:30; 3:30 – 7:15pm
Wednesday 1:30 – 6:55pm
Thursday 1:30 – 2:30; 3:30 – 7:15pm
Friday 3:30 – 7:15pm
Saturday 9:00 – 12:45; 1:40 – 3:55pm

Special Hours after May 22

TBA

San Mateo Studio (Campus Dr)

3164 Campus Dr, San Mateo, CA
(888) 508-2080
info@marvegos.com

Regular hours until May 22

Tuesday 4:10 – 7:25pm
Wednesday 1:30 – 7:10pm
Thursday 1:15 – 2:45; 3:40 – 7:35pm
Friday 3:40 – 7:25pm
Saturday 9:00 – 4:30pm

Special Hours after May 22

TBA

Schedule Online Exhibit Interview (Optional)

As part of the exhibit experience, we invite students to speak about their artwork in their own words. This year, all exhibit interviews will be conducted online via Riverside.fm, and a recording of the interview will be shown during the exhibit.

Student exhibit interviews are completely optional and available in limited spots on a first come, first served basis.

A photograph of your child’s exhibit artwork is required for the interview. Please email a picture of your child’s artwork to info@marvegos.com before the interview.

During the online interview, students will be asked simple questions about their artwork. Interviews are typically 5 minutes or less. Please be on time for your reserved time slot, as interviews are scheduled back-to-back.

After signing up, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Riverside.fm interview link. Use this link to join the remote interview at the time of your child’s appointment. A reminder email with the interview link will also be sent automatically on the day of the interview.

If using a phone or tablet, please rotate your device to landscape (horizontal) orientation. Mobile users may also be prompted to download the Riverside.fm app.

Interview Schedule

Click here to view available interview times and register for an online exhibit interview.

Interview Guide

Invite and Share

Now that you’ve completed all of the preparation, it’s time to spread the word! Invite friends, family members, classmates, teammates, and anybody else you would like to share your child’s art with.

Attend Exhibit

Schedule

11:30 am – 6:00 pm Open viewing hours

On the day of the exhibit, we will be opening our doors at 11:30am. Guests are welcome to view the artwork all day until 6:00 pm. Marvegos staff members will be present to greet artists.

Artists and guests can drop by anytime during the exhibit hours. Participants do not need to stay the entire day.

We’ll have an assortment of treats and sweets for guests to enjoy at the event. Prerecorded artist interviews will also be played in alphabetical order by first name. We will be playing back the interviews all day.

Pick Up Your Artwork

Artwork will be available for pickup immediately following the exhibit reception at 6:00pm on the day of the exhibit. If you wish to pick up at a later time, you can come into the studio anytime during our summer camps and classes.

We recommend emailing the studio manager to arrange a time for pickup. We will do our best to protect any pieces left after the day of the exhibit but we cannot ensure their safety.