Transformations | Call to Artists - 2019 City of St. Catharines Annual Juried Exhibit September 16, 2019 - March 13, 2020

Transformations | Call to Artists
2019 City of St. Catharines Annual Juried Exhibit
September 16, 2019 – March 13, 2020

          “The Only Thing That is Constant Is Change” – Heraclitus

Artists are invited to submit artwork proposals for a new exhibit at City Hall.
“Transformations” asks the artist to investigate the positive and negative
transitions and transformations that shape human beings and the world.

As the seasons change, we are reminded of how quickly things that once
were are no longer. We are constantly teetering on moments of change,
brought on by memories, decisions, histories and futures. What hangs in the
balance, what will reach its limit, and where and when? These
transformations can leave behind tokens or a scar.

This exhibit seeks to focus on transformations that face our artists and our
world on a daily basis such as, psychological, environmental, global, etc.

Submissions of original artwork created within the past three (3) years will
be considered from professional, student and amateur artists. Artists will be
paid an exhibition fee and their work will be considered for acquisition into
the City of St. Catharines’ Civic Art Collection.

The Jury will take the following criteria into consideration when selecting
work for the exhibit:
   Originality
   Artistic merit and interest
   Relationship and response to exhibit theme
   Creativity of expression and medium used
   Clarity and effectiveness of Artist’s Statement
   The ability to display the work of art
   Final works selected will collectively
         o Provide a variety of perspectives on the theme of the exhibit.
         o Reflect the artistic community of St. Catharines and Niagara.

 Submission Deadline: Monday June 24, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

Artwork Submission Information
Selection Process and Conditions of Entry:

  1. Works will be reviewed by a Jury approved by the City’s Public Art
     Advisory Committee.

  2. Inclusion in the exhibit may involve your work being photographed, in
     whole or in part. Images could be used for exhibit promotional
     purposes (including online/social media) and will be preserved for
     administration, program development and archival purposes.

  3. Artist fees will be paid at the CARFAC group show rate as an
     Exhibition in Other Public Places. An additional $25 will be
     provided as a copyright fee for use as described in #2.

  4. The Jury’s decision is final. Artists will be notified of the Jury’s decision
     by Friday August 2, 2019. No submissions may be withdrawn or
     altered once accepted for exhibition.

  5. Successful applicants are responsible for delivering their work as
     outlined in their acceptance letter.

  6. All artwork will be made available for display for the entire period of
     the exhibition (September 16, 2019 to March 20, 2020).

  7. Artists must reside within the Niagara Region.

  8. Artwork created more than three (3) years ago will not be considered
     for the exhibition.

  9. Each work must be equipped and suitable for hanging on a hook
     system and must not exceed 25 kg. If there is concern regarding the
     long-term safety of the work in relation to its hanging, the work may
     be excluded or returned to the artist for alterations.

  10. The Jury reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications
      and shall not be bound to accept any of them, and reserves the right
      at any time to cancel the exhibition or the Call to Artists.

  11. The selected artwork may be considered for acquisition into the City of
      St. Catharines’ Civic Art Collection. The Public Art Advisory Committee
      will select work as it relates to the St. Catharines Public Art Policy.
      Cultural Services staff will contact artists to determine interest in
      advance.

Summary of Dates:

Deadline for Submissions:                   Monday June 24, 2019
Notification of Successful Entries:         Friday August 2, 2019
Delivery of Artwork:                        Monday September 9, 2019
Exhibit Start Date:                         Monday September 16, 2019
Exhibit Reception:                          Friday September 27, 2019
Exhibit Closing:                            Friday March 20, 2020
Artwork Pick-Up:                            Monday March 23, 2020

How to Apply:
Please provide the following via email or mail. Incomplete applications may
not be considered:

      Completed Entry Form
      1 to 4 digital images of each work that you propose to exhibit
       (minimum of 150 dpi jpeg). A maximum of THREE WORKS will be
       considered per artist.
      Artist Biography or Resume.
      Artist Statement providing insight into each piece and explaining its
       relationship to the exhibit theme. (This statement helps the jury
       understand your intentions. If selected it will be included on the exhibit
       label for public viewing. Limit 200 words per work.)

Please DO NOT submit original works of art. Submission material will NOT be
returned.

Submissions must be received by Monday, June 24, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

Entry Form
Name:
__________________________________________________________
CARCC Member: Yes__ No __

Address: ____________________________City: __________________

Postal Code: ________________ Phone: __________________

GST #:___________________________________(if applicable)

E-mail Address: ______________________________________

1. Title:____________________________________________

Medium: _______________________________________________

Final Dimensions: __________________    Weight: _________________

Year of Creation: ________ Insurance Value: ___________

Available for sale? __________ Sale Price: _____________

2. Title: ______________________________________________

Medium: ____________________________________________________

Final Dimensions: __________________    Weight: ___________________

Year of Creation: ________ Insurance Value: ___________

Available for sale? __________ Sale Price: _____________

3. Title: _______________________________________________

Medium: _______________________________________________

Final Dimensions: __________________    Weight: __________________

Year of Creation: ________ Insurance Value: _________________

Available for sale? __________ Sale Price: _____________

Personal Information Content
Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority
of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, c25, and will be used by City staff for
exhibit administrative purposes. The City reserves the right to verify all
information contained in submissions. By completing this application form,
you consent to the collection and disclosure of your personal information,
and to its use by the City of St. Catharines, as described above.

Questions about this collection should be directed to the Clerk’s Office, 50
Church Street, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7C2 at 905-688-5601 ext. 1507

_________________________________________________________

I have read the Conditions of Entry accompanying this form and agree to
submit my work/s under these terms.

Signature: _____________________________ Date: ______________

All submissions should be emailed or delivered to:

     Transformations Jury
     c/o Olivia Hope
     City of St. Catharines
     PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street
     St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2

Email submissions can be sent to ohope@stcatharines.ca

A Project of the City of St. Catharines’ Public Art Advisory Committee and
the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department