In partnership with Arts Society King (ASK), the King Heritage & Cultural Centre (KHCC) is pleased to announce its 3rd annual art exhibit in recognition of International Women's Day.
Theme for 2024: FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Defined as "something that warrants serious consideration", FOOD FOR THOUGHT invites artists to interpret this food-related theme as it relates to their own lives and work in both their artwork and artist statement/story/poem (e.g. - eating disorders, food insecurity, farming, genetically modified food, community gardens, hunger, food waste, etc.).
Artwork does not have to be created specifically for this show but must be a recent work (created since 2020) and relate to the theme of the art show. If artwork is still underway, artists may apply with a sketch of their planned piece or a detail image of part of the artwork.
Call to Artists opens on September 1, 2023. Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on December 14, 2023 for artwork to be considered for this show. Artists are encouraged to apply early as available spots may fill before the deadline.
To be considered complete, application must include the following:
- Completed digital form
- Artist statement/story/poem of up to 150 words
- A high resolution, centre-view image of your artwork
- $30 +HST application fee paid online or in person
LOCATION:
Food for Thought will be on display at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre (KHCC), 2920 King Road, King City from Saturday February 3 to Friday, March 29, 2024.
GUIDELINES:
- All participating artists should identify as women.
- All forms of art will be accepted (including work created digitally).
- Original artwork only (e.g. no photomechanical reproductions of paintings).
- Only one entry (one piece of artwork) may be entered into the show by each artist.
- Each artist must submit an artist statement/story/poem of no more than 150 words, that offers insight to their artwork and enhances the artist’s interpretation of the show’s theme.
- Maximum size is 36 square feet for 2D work, preferably no wider than 60“(152 cm) across. Size restrictions may apply for 3D work. Please contact the KHCC if your work is larger than the guidelines.
- Framed work must be clean and ready for gallery display (proper d-rings for wall mounting).
- Unframed paintings must be clean and have finished/painted sides. Artwork will be not accepted unless it is gallery ready.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Applications will be reviewed by our in-house panel made up of KHCC staff and Exhibitions Committee.
- Entries will be considered in the order that registration is received. Please note that hanging space may all be allocated by the deadline of November 30, 2023 so artists are encouraged to apply early.
- The KHCC may edit stories/statements that exceed 150 words for the purpose of display.
- The KHCC will produce a label to include name of artist, title, medium, size of artwork, sale price (if applicable) and artist’s story/statement.
- Sale of artwork is at discretion of each artist. A commission of 20% to the KHCC will apply on all sales.
- If your work will require a display case or specific hanging arrangements, please contact KHCC staff in advance at kingmuseum@king.ca
- Although it can be sold, artwork must remain on display for the entire duration of the exhibit.
- KHCC and ASK may share photos of your artwork and story on social media for promotional purposes, as part of a long-term digital exhibit and/or as part of a printed art catalogue.
- The KHCC reserves the right to decline a submission deemed unsuitable for the Show.
- Artwork must be delivered to the King Heritage & Cultural Centre in late January on a day to be arranged by KHCC staff.
- Artwork must be picked up from the KHCC within 2 weeks of the close of the show (or it will be mailed to the artist at their own expense)
For more information please contact the King Heritage & Cultural Centre (KHCC):
905-833-2331
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Facebook - @kingheritageandculture
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