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Calls For Entry
Ongoing Submissions

CALLS FOR ENTRY ARE LISTED IN ORDER OF DEADLINE DUE DATE.

OCC Jewellery Feature Call for Entry – August to December 2010

APPLICATION Deadline: June 25, 2010

There’s still room to apply!

The Eastern Ontario portion of the 2010 Jewellery Feature has been determined, but we still need more applications for the Southwestern and Northern regions. Don’t pass up the opportunity to have your work showcased at the OCC Gallery in the heart of Toronto’s Art & Design district – to find out more information, just download the application form. Please note that there is no submission fee, but that all accepted applicants will be required to have an active OCC Craft Professional Membership.

For more information contact Valerie McLean at 416-925-4222 ext 221, or vmclean@craft.on.ca.

OCC Jewellery Feature Application Form (73 KB)

NO LISTED DUE DATE:

Ontario Arts Council Craft Grant Programs
For Individual Craft Artists, Collectives and Organizations
The OAC has announced a new pilot program for national and international touring, exhibitions and artists' residencies. Currently there are no deadlines so you can apply at any time. Check out the details here: http://www.arts.on.ca/Page2842.aspx

The Alberta Craft Council Discovery Gallery
Edmonton, Alberta
The Discovery Gallery is dedicated to showcasing new work by well-established and up-and-coming fine craft artists. The ACC is looking for submissions for our 2010 schedule from both Individuals and Groups.
What we need in your submission:

detailed description & theme of the exhibition and curatorial statement

Cv and artist statement(s)
time of year preferred and reason
digital images (on a disc, professional quality, 4"x6" and 300dpi with an image list) or a description with sketches of work to be shown but not yet created with digital images demonstrating your overall exisiting body of work.
number of pieces and/or artists expected to participate in the exhibition
price range or insurance value range

For more information or if you have any questions please contact, Joanne Hamel at 780-488-6611X 221 or jhamel@albertacraft.ab.ca.

distill
‘distill’ shows the individual works by Canadian artists/craftspeople/ designers contributing to contemporary material and visual culture. Established in 2003 within Toronto’s Distillery District, ‘distill’ is now expanding and relocating to a larger space within the distillery.

Exhibition proposals are now being accepted – for ceramics, glass, textile, jewellery, photography, furniture, and mixed media exhibitions. Contact Allison Skinner at
info@distillgallery.com for additional information.

Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Where do Canadian and American craft artists sell to retailers specializing in high-quality handmade creations? At the biannual Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, the largest wholesale trade show of its kind. Buyers and artists: see www.americancraft.com/BMAC/index.html for information.

Submissions

Artspace Gallery
Visual art exhibitions, artist-in-residence projects.
129A Hunter St. W., Peterborough
More Info: 705-748-3883,www.artspace-arc.org

Arts Place Gallery
714 King St., Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K 4J2
Professional artists cooperative invites applications for members for ongoing exhibitions of fine arts & crafts.
Info: 905-834-9060

AWOL Gallery
Submissions for exhibition accepted at ongoing basis.
76/78 Ossington Ave., Toronto, ON M6J 2Y74
Info: visit http://www.awolgallery.com , e-mail awol@awolgallery.com or
call 416-535-5637

Bruce/Grey Region
Artists & artisans wanted for co-operative.
Info: artschool@bmts.com or Marcy Adzich 519-797-5068.

C1 Artspace
Seeks original, contemporary fine art & craft items.
Info: c1artspace@rogers.com, 416-538-7999.
44 Ossington Ave., Toronto

Definitely Superior
Alternative exhibition site for non-commercial artists.
Info: 807-344-3814, http://www.definitelysuperior.com/
250 Park Ave., Thunder Bay, Ontario

Durham Art Gallery
Public gallery accepts proposals from all media for 2 spaces.
Info: 519-369-3692, http://www.durhamart.on.ca/

Gallery 96
Artist-run gallery for artist in all media.
Info: 519-271-4660, http://www.gallery96.com/
270 Water Street, Stratford, Ontario

Koffler Gallery
Emphasis on contemporary sculpture & other 3D work.
Info: 416-636-1880, www.kofflercentre.com
4588 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M2R 1W6

Latcham Gallery
All media, group & solo exhibitions.
Info: 905-640-8954 or www.latchamgallery.ca
Box 3, 6240 Main Street, Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 7Z4

Millpond Gallery
Artist-run cooperative with store for fine arts & crafts, regular exhibitions.
Info: 705-435-9572
106 Victoria Street West, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1Y7

*new* Gallery
Invites artists and curators of fine crafts to submit proposals.
Info: 416-588-1200; www.new-gallery.ca
906 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1G6

Oakwood Village Library & Arts Centre
Gallery space available.
Info: 416-394-1040
341 Oakwood Avenue, York, Ontario, M6E 2W1

Rebecca Gallery
Seeks submissions from artists.
Info: 416-537-8213, www.rebeccagallery.com/
317 Grace Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 3A7

Steam Whistle Gallery
Provides space, opening and promotion for the fee of a donated piece.
Info: 416-362-2337 or info@steamwhistle.ca or http://www.steamwhistle.ca
The Roundhouse, 255 Bremner Blvd., Toronto, Ontario

Toronto Sculpture Garden
Accepting proposals throughout the year.
Info: Rina Greer rcg@sympatico.ca
Or www.torontosculpturegarden.com
Deadlines: Jan 15, May 15 & Sept 15

Whipper Snapper Gallery
Not-for-profit gallery.
Info: www.whippersnapper.ca
587a College Street, Toronto, M6G 1B2, Ontario