Call for Artist – Gathering Glass

Call for Submissions
Gathering Glass Art Show & Sale

 


Calling all Glass Artists. This is a unique opportunity to have your artwork on display and for sale through the Museum Shop at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. The Art Show and Sale described below is open to all local and regional artists. Deadline for submissions is December 3, 2010.
The Whyte Museum Shop will be hosting an Art Show and Sale entitled Gathering Glass,to be held in the Whyte Museum Shop and the Swiss Guides room, from January 22, 2011 through March 1, 2011. The Opening Reception for Gathering Glass is January 22, 2011, 1 to 4 pm.
Gathering Glass
This is an open invitation for works in glass which explores a broad range of contemporary glass expression, including blown, kiln-formed, stained glass, and lampwork. These pieces will be on sale by consignment. The gallery space is suitable for pedestal, wall installation (with some limitations), and covered showcases for jewellery or smaller pieces.
Artist Eligibility
All Alberta Glass Artists are invited to submit.
Artwork Requirements
All artwork must be finished in a manner that is professional in appearance as determined by the Manager of Retail Operations. The artist will be responsible for the delivery of the artwork to the Museum, and pick up at the exhibition conclusion.
Pricing of the artwork must be negotiated with the Manager of Retail Operations. A standard commission of 40% will be charged on all artwork sold.
Artist Responsibilities
The artist will be asked to provide the museum shop with jpeg images (4” x 5” at 300 dpi if possible) of their artwork for the purposes of advertising and promotion. The artist will be asked to provide with a guest list for the purpose of advertising the exhibition opening and reception. Artists are asked to attend a small reception at the show’s opening, if they are available.
Museum Shop Responsibilities
The Museum Shop will advertise and promote Gathering Glass through e-invitations, our website, and in newspaper ads, and will host a small reception for the Art Show and Sale. The Museum Shop will pay commission on all artwork sold normally within 30 days of selling the piece. The Museum retains the right of refusal for any artwork at their sole discretion.

Submission Specifics
·         Deadline for submissions is December 3, 2010.
·         Completed application form required
·         A brief artist’s statement included
·         A current C.V. included
·         A maximum of five digital images of the artwork, on CD. All images should be clearly labeled and the required information must be provided. To determine suitability for mounting and exhibition, the size and weight of the pieces must be included in the submission.The CD will not be returned to the artist.
Do not bring or send original works of art.
All submissions should be forwarded to:
Lorraine Noel-Clark, Manager of Retail Operations
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
111 Bear Street, Box 160
Banff, AB  T1L  1A3
Phone: 403-762-2291 ext. 312
Fax: 403-762-8919
Email: lnc@whyte.org
www.whyte.org

*** Email me at tideglas@telus.net and I can send you this and the application form in doc. or pdf format!

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