GoArts 2012

Submission Information

July 3rd to 31st

The People’s Place Library, Main Street, Antigonish

EVENT

Antigonish Culture Alive is pleased to announce the fifteenth annual GoArts exhibition. The exhibition is open to artists working in all media. All pieces must be new submissions to the GoArts exhibition. A jury of peers from the Nova Scotia arts community will select the works to be exhibited. The decisions of the jurors are final.

SUBMISSIONS

Applicants may submit up to three color photographs, or .jpg files saved to CD (300dpi resolution, 5”x7” size). No actual art work will be accepted for the application process. The title, medium, size and artist’s name must be attached to the photograph. CDs must be labeled with the artist’s name, and digital .jpg files must be numbered to correspond with the submission information given on the entry form. E-mailed submissions will be accepted. Ensure that image files are correctly named and indicate in the subject heading of the email GoArts 2012 – Submission. Submission material will be returned to artists following completion of the jury process. Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the return of slides, photos and CDs. A completed entry form and applicable fees must accompany submissions.

FEES

Applicants must join or be current members of Antigonish Culture Alive to participate. Membership in Antigonish Culture Alive is open to all interested artists and is not limited to residents of Antigonish County. If your 2012 membership in Antigonish Culture Alive is current, then please enclose payment for the $15 entry fee. If your membership is due, or you are joining Antigonish Culture Alive for the first time, please enclose payment for $25 membership and $15 entry fee ($40) and a completed membership application form. Payment is by cheque or money order. Completed application package with CV must be postmarked no later than Fri June 8, 2012 and mailed to Antigonish Culture Alive, PO Box 1175, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2L6.

RESTRICTIONS

A maximum of three pieces may be accepted based on jurors’ recommendations. Works that are larger than 48”x 84”, or that are fragile or difficult to install cannot be accepted. All works must be for sale. Work must be ready to hang or display.

TRANSPORT

Initial delivery of art work to the Antigonish library location, and final pick-up after the exhibition is over is the responsibility of the artist. Accepted art work can be delivered to The People’s Place Library Thursday, June 28^th, Friday, June 29^th & Tuesday, July 3^rd during library (daytime) hours. At the end of the show, art work can be picked up at The People’s Place Library, August 1^st & 2^nd.

SECURITY

All exhibition venues are secure, and attendants will be present during open hours. Art works will be insured for 67% of listed selling price for the duration of the exhibition.

CATALOGUE & PUBLICITY

Exhibiting artists will be listed in the official program. Participants are asked to submit a CV or brief biography with their application. Artist statements and any contact information for display may be submitted with delivery of art work. GoArts will be publicized through radio, newspapers, flyers, tourist publications, Antigonish Culture Alive broadcast email, and web site.

SALES

Antigonish Culture Alive will handle all sales and will charge 33% commission. Antigonish Culture Alive will issue artists a cheque for their sales within two weeks of the conclusion of the show. Artists are responsible for negotiating further commissions with their dealers if they are represented.

For more information contact info@antigonishculturealive.ca or call 853-8570

GATHERING OF THE ARTS SUBMISSION FORM

Your application package must be received or postmarked no later than Friday June 8, 2012. Be sure to include your photographs, digital images, a self-addressed, stamped envelope, a CV, Antigonish Culture Alive membership form, if applicable and the $15 or $40 ($25 membership + $15) entry fee. Printed photos must be labelled with the title and the artist’s name. JPEG submissions (300dpi resolution, 5”x7” size) must be titled and saved on CD or emailed. Please note: We are accepting e-mail entries this year.

Artist’s Name _____________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address _______________________________________postal code_________________

Phone (H)_________________(W)_______________Email _________________________

Do you give Antigonish Culture Alive permission to use your submitted materials for publicity?_____

ENTRY INFORMATION – The DATE is the year of completion of work. DIMENSIONS for static works should be listed in inches (preferable) or centimeters (HxW). The SELLING PRICE must include the 33% commission.

Mail your entry form, fees, images to: Gathering of the Arts co/Antigonish Culture Alive, PO Box 1175, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2L6

For more info e-mail info@antigonishculturealive.ca