18th Annual
Autumn Art Sale
October 24 - 26, 2008
Call For Artists
Eligibility
The McMichael Autumn Art Sale is open to all living Canadian Fine Artists and Sculptors. Artists must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
- For the purpose of this show, acceptable fine art media includes all recognized paints, instruments for drawing, materials to create textural effects or any mixture of the above, excluding photography.
- This show accepts original artwork only. Works which have already been reproduced to create products for sale should not be submitted. Original works that have been reproduced will not be accepted.
- Original artist hand-pulled prints must be in editions of 50 or less.
- Artwork must be in impeccable condition and priced accordingly. Works must be appropriately framed and wired for hanging. The Art Sale Chair will disqualify works which are misrepresented by the photos used in the selection process, or works which are not original, inappropriately framed or in poor condition.
- Minimum price for works is $100.
- Artists will be allotted a panel six feet (horizontal) by seven feet (vertical).
- Sculptors will receive a six foot by six foot display area in which to display three-dimensional work that is mounted on a stable base. Pedestals will be required.
- Application Form: - The Application form is available as an online application form this year. Printed applications are available as backups, however it is requested that the online version is attempted first.
- Digital Images: - Three (3) digital images of works representing the works you would bring to the sale. The images can be uploaded as part of the Online Application Form, saving you the cost of mailing a CD / DVD. Please see “How to Submit your work for Jurying” for details.
- Fees: An application fee of $25 (non-refundable) and Placement/Booth fee of $100. Please mail two separate cheques, payable to “The McMichael Volunteer Committee” to the attention of the Art Sale Chair at the address listed below. Please DO NOT send cash in the mail. (Note: The $100 cheque for the Placement/Booth fee will only be deposited if you are one of the top 40 artists accepted by the selection committee, otherwise, it will be returned to you by mail). Fees must be received by the Application Deadline of May 30, 2008.
- Artist Statement or resume (optional). This will not be used in the jury process, but may be used for publicity and reference if your work is accepted.
How to submit your work for jurying
Digital images are viewed by the selection committee using a projection system, so your images must be large enough to be projected properly. Photographs or printed images are not acceptable for our jurying process. No slides please.
Good quality images are paramount...they must be current and visually attractive, reflecting the excellence of your work. If you don't have access to a digital camera (or a friend with one), get professional images taken - spend the money - it's very difficult to get into a top show without excellent quality images.
Each of the three image must be:
- A 72 dpi jpg (this is the normal or standard resolution for digital cameras).
- Colour mode must be RGB or SRGB (not CMYK) – this should be the normal or default.
- Images should measure between 1024 and 2600 pixels on their longest side (i.e., taken with a digital camera between 2 megapixels and 5 megapixels on their best setting). Images smaller than this will not have sufficient clarity, and images much larger will unnecessarily clog up our storage space. Images should not exceed 5 megabytes in size, and a 2 – 3 megabyte sized image is ideal.
- If you don’t upload your photos as part of the online application, they should be sent on a single standard-sized (4 5/8” diameter) PC compatible CD / DVD (or MAC files that are fully PC compatible). The CD / DVD must be clearly marked with your name, and sent in a cover which will withstand mailing.
- Please name your files as follows: yoursurname1.jpg, yoursurname2.jpg, yoursurname3.jpg to correspond with the numbers on the application form. (i.e., if your name is Tom Thomson, your filesnames would be ttomson1.jpg, ttomson2.jpg, and ttomson3.jpg.
- DO NOT compress the files using ZIP, Stuffit or any other compression software. We may not be able to open it.
- All submitted works will be juried by a selection committee comprised of such qualified people as gallery staff, retail professionals, art collectors, artists, and others with a strong background in art.
- A total of forty places are available for the top artists, including two sculptors.
- Our top sculptor and ten of our most successful artists from the previous year's sale will automatically be invited back.
- In 2007, the committee received over 220 applications from Canadian artists wishing to participate in this event.
- Artists who have shown in previous years are welcome to re-apply. It is requested that only new works be shown, not those from the previous year.
- Decisions will be based on digital images submitted, excluding any other information. The selection committee's decision is final.
- Applicants will be notified by mail by the end of June 2008.
- The Volunteer Committee of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection reserves the right to use submitted photographed work for publicity and reference purposes.
Artist or their representatives are required to be in attendance for the duration of the show. The McMichael Canadian Art Collection and the McMichael Volunteer Committee are not responsible for any damaged or stolen works.
Applicants must read and signify their acceptance of the gallery waiver below by clicking the appropriate box on the online application, or signing the printed application.
I accept full responsibility for the delivery, placement and removal of my art from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection on October 22nd (delivery/set-up), 23, 24, 25 & 26, 2008. Under no circumstances will the Gallery, its Employees or its Volunteers be held responsible in part or in whole for my works.
This is a fundraising event. Volunteers and participating Artists share profits and credit card expenses such that 65% goes to the Artist and 35% to the Volunteer Committee.
Historical Sales by Price Range
Click here to view information on number of works sold by price range over the last three Autumn Art Sales.
Contact Information / Delivery Address
McMichael Volunteer Committee
Attention: Art Sale Chair
c/o McMichael Canadian Art Collection,
10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, Ontario L0J 1C0
905-893-1121 ext. 2269
toll free 1-888-213-1121 ext. 2269
2008CFA@McMichaelVolunteers.com
www.McMichaelVolunteers.com or www.McMichael.com
The Application Deadline is 5 pm Friday, May 30, 2008
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION