January 26, 2010

CALL TO ARTISTS! PARTICIPATE IN A GROUP SHOW

GALLERY CONNEXION MEMBERS’ ANNEX @ THE PLAYHOUSE

Not a member? Not a problem: Become one!

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 1ST, 2010 by 5:00pm

Participate in the “Dreams, Reflections and Memories” Group Show May 3-31, 2010

Gallery Connexion invites artists, whether current members or not, to submit a work for a group show under the theme of “Dreams, Reflections and Memories”. Only work that can be mounted on the wall is eligible (use of floor space is not an option). No commission for sale of works will be charged; selected artists can enjoy this benefit by becoming a member of Gallery Connexion.

How To Participate:

  • Send an image of your proposed submission; one per artist with a maximum size of 12” width x 40” height by April 1, 2010
  • Any medium accepted as long as it can be installed on the wall via the art hanging system (must have wire or hook to hang from). Literary artists can submit text so long as the work is framed within the proper size. The committee can print text on a transparent sticker (please state such in your submission).
  • Please include the following information along with your submission:

    • - Title:
    - Year:
    - Medium:
    - Size:
    - Artist:
    - Price: If not for sale write ‘N.F.S.’
    - Email and/or phone number where potential buyers may contact you.

  • Anybody who wishes to play music during the opening on Friday May 7 from 5-7 p.m.is welcome. Please submit a proposal by April 1, 2010 to do so in advance for the purpose of scheduling different acts.
  • Anyone may participate in this group show, even if not a member of Gallery Connexion, but if accepted must pay a one-time membership fee, which currently stands at $30/year.
  • Mail submissions to: PO Box 696, Fredericton, NB E3B 5B4 and digital submissions to nnxgallery@gmail.com. Please do not send original works.
  • If sent via mail, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of support materials. If one is not included, materials may be picked up at a speficied date.
  • Submissions received after 5:00pm on April 1st will not be accepted for the show.
  • Successful artists will be notified.

Visit www.galleryconnexion.ca for more submission information including images of the galleries and dimensions of the wall space.

Becoming a member of Gallery Connexion (only $30 per year) includes many benefits:

  • Inclusion on a membership email list – receive invitations to gallery events, calls for submissions from galleries across Canada and notices of available job opportunities in the arts
  • Artist members will be listed on Connexion’s website with a link to their to their personal website or to a profile page
  • Membership exhibitions and exchange opportunities
  • Yearly newsletter
  • Voting rights
  • The opportunity to meet and connect with other artists from the region

More Info? Contact Gallery Connexion:
If you have any questions, and for media inquiries: Tel: 506-454-1433 | Email: nnxgallery@gmail.com