Conditions of Entry

1. This call for entry is open to all artists living in Ontario.
2. All works submitted must have been completed within the last five years and must be original works. Visual arts submissions can include either 2 or 3 dimensional art in multiple disciplines and mediums.
3. Due to limited available space in the gallery, the following dimensions are suggested:
   • For two-dimensional pieces, the longest dimension should be no greater than 24 inches;
   • For sculptures dimensions should be no greater than 36″ H x 20″ W x 20″ D
4. Some consideration may be given to slightly larger pieces, however this will be at the discretion of the Minto Arts Gallery in consultation with the jurors and will depend on available space.
5. Please submit your entries as follows: Do not submit original work to jury. Only JPEG’s on CD or USB will be considered. No slides or photographs, please. JPEG images should be no larger than 3mb in file size. A maximum of 3 works of art may be submitted. Up to 3 views of three­-dimensional works may be submitted.
6. Image files must be named with a number at the beginning of the file name (eg: 1artworkname.jpg). A corresponding printed list of files should accompany the CD/USB and include for each piece the artist’s name, title, date, size of work and whether the piece is for sale and price. The Jurors will review the digital submissions received in order to short list the entries to be included in the show. This means that not every item submitted will be included in the show.
7. A non-refundable fee of $30 for artwork entered (for a maximum of three works) must accompany the entry form. This will also cover your membership at the Minto Arts Council. Please make cheques payable to: Minto Arts Council, Box 760, Harriston, ON, NOG 1ZO.
8. CDs/USBs with a completed and signed entry form and entry fee must be sent to: Minto Arts Council, Box 760, Harriston, ON, NOG 1ZO.
9. All entries must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2018.
10. The jury’s decision is final. No entry may be withdrawn once it has been accepted. Successful artists will be notified of the jury’s decision by April 13, 2018.
11. CDs and USBs will only be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage.
12. All successful entries must be delivered, pre-paid, to the Minto Arts Gallery on: Friday, April 20, 2018 (1:00 – 5:00 p.m.) and/or Saturday, April 21, 2018 (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.).
13. Entries that are shipped are entirely the responsibility of the artist. Please package artwork properly and securely to ensure safe delivery. No collect shipments will be accepted.
14. All works must be ready for display. Providing technical equipment for new media works is the responsibility of the artist.
15. Works must be picked up on: Friday, June 1  (1:00 – 5:00 p.m.) and/or Saturday, June 2 (11:00 a.m. – 1 :00 p.m.).
16. The Minto Arts Council will only assume responsibility for loss or damage due to theft, fire, flood or vandalism while the work is at the Minto Arts Gallery. Minto Arts Council will: provide basic Liability Insurance, and does not provide insurance for works of art or other property belonging to the Artist(s) or Exhibitor(s). If the Artist(s) or Exhibitor(s) require insurance, they must contact their own insurer and arrange an appropriate rider to their own Insurance Policy.

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