Group Call for Submissions

Beyond Boundaries: Exploring Abstract Realms – Juried Group Show

DEADLINE  –  SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2024, 11:59 PM (EST)

The early part of the 20th century was a time of monumental growth and change in the world.

Modernization, an intellectual, scientific and cultural revolution, including interest in the unconscious, provoked artists into experimentation and new terrain. Abstraction shook Western art to its core. It confronted audiences with vivid visual poetry devoid of representational imagery. Expression was characterized by shocking juxtapositions of color, light, and line.

These artists abandoned convention and played with new materials: commercial paints, housepainter’s brushes, unstretched canvas, working on the floor, using hands, sticks and experimental tools. Think Kandinsky, Klee, Rothko, Frankenthaler, Pollock, and Rauschenberg (to name just a few).

Moving forward to now, the realm of Abstraction has only deepened with process driven artists exploring new concepts, materials, tools, sites, and collaborations.

Today, we invite all ABSTRACT ARTISTS to showcase the magic of nonrepresentational work; art with NO discernible visual reference to our day to day worlds. Now is the time to push boundaries and express yourself!

This juried show is open to all Artists’ Network members and non-members.

Submit up to 3 artworks. All mediums are welcome with no size restrictions although submitting works of varying sizes is helpful as we expect a large number of submissions and wish to accommodate as many artists as possible.

Please do not submit representational work or any work that has been previously shown at an Artists’ Network, Leslie Grove Gallery show.

The exhibition is from September 25 to October 13, 2024. The deadline for submissions is September 15.

We expect the show to be hung in the Leslie Grove Gallery and presented online at lesliegrovegallerystore.ca 

DETAILS

Eventeny Submission Form

Important Dates

Deadline for submissions: Sunday, September 15, 2024 – 11:59 PM (EST)
Artists Notifications for in-person exhibition will be sent out on or before: Friday, September 20, 2024
Beyond Boundaries: Exploring Abstract Realms:  September 25 – October 13, 2024
Opening Reception: Wednesday, September 25, from 6 – 8 PM
Drop off artwork: Sunday, September 22, between  6 – 8 PM (unless other arrangements have been made)
Pick up artwork: Sunday, October 13, between  5 – 7 PM (unless other arrangements have been made)

Submission Fees

  • Artists’ Network Members:  up to 3 artworks $35.00 + HST, $39.55 total*
    MEMBERS USE DISCOUNT CODE: MEMBER15
  • Non- Artists’ Network Members: up to 3 artworks $50.00 + HST, $56.50 total*

*Submission fee is non-refundable.

Other Fees

  • The Artists’ Network retains a 20% commission of all work sold in person or through the web store.

Installation 

FOR SHOWS HUNG IN THE LESLIE GROVE GALLERY, Please click here for detailed hanging requirements; failure to adhere to these practices can result in your work being omitted from the show.

All art must be suitable for installation:

  • Ensure works are completely dry, set, cured, fixed, or protected.
  • Works on paper and board must be framed and mounted.
  • Affix a label with title, artist, price, size, medium, year to the back of the artwork.
  • Secure a  D-ring to each side of the work,  1 1/2″ below the top edge of the work to the top of the D-ring for the gallery’s hanging system.
  • Attach wiring for hanging in client’s home.
  • Sculpture, glass, or 3-D work may require you to supply a stand to mount it on.

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Submission Form

Please, read the instructions carefully.

  • We use the Eventeny platform service for our submissions form. You will have to create an Eventeny account if you haven’t already.
  • WARNING NAVIGATION AND DEVICE USE: please do not use  Safari or smartphone or iPad when completing your submission form

Information Required on Submission Form:

  • Business name
  • Artist name
  • Website and Social media platform  (if applicable)
  • Artist’s Statement
  • Short Promotional Statement of 1 to 2  sentences to describe how the works relate to the theme of the show. This is not for jurors, rather a statement, if accepted, to be placed next to your artwork on the Leslie Grove Gallery store and used to promote the show and your work on social platforms. 
  • IMAGES:
    • Quality image of the artwork. Make sure your image is clear, high enough resolution, properly cropped, true to live colour, and well lit.
    • Note: we do not accept images of framed artwork for jurying or the online store, please crop images to the outer edges of the artwork or the background of a 3D work. Failure to do so may result in a forfeited submission or omission from the online store.
    • If your artwork is framed, please add additional supporting images to show how each artwork will be displayed when framed.
    • DO NOT submit more than three artworks in your submission; we will not jury more than three artworks in a submission.
    • FILE FORMAT ACCEPTED: .jpg, .png, 5Mb maximum, recommend 1400px on smallest side, 72 DPI.
    • The image you submit will be used for social promotion and represent you in the online store.
  • You will be required to Input fields for each image:
    • Title
    • Category/Medium
    • Size HxWxD: YOU MUST USE INCHES, MEASUREMENTS INCLUDE FRAME SO THAT YOUR WORK IS COMMUNICATED CLEARLY IN THE GALLERY DURING THE SHOW
    • Price
    • Year
    • Description of the artwork – any detail of this particular work that is compelling or not covered in your general Artist Statement. Do not repeat your Artist Statement. Max 75 words.
  • The submission form can be saved and resumed at another time before the deadline.

If you have any problems with this submission process, email or call the gallery at 416 465-0302.

Terms and Conditions and Waiver

A Contract with Terms and Conditions and Waiver set out by the Artists’ Network will be sent to you on acceptance.

Contact Information 

The Artists’ Network (1158 Queen St. E.)
info@artistsnetwork.ca
416-465-0302

Click to Eventeny Submission Form