How can I participate?

Download a contract from our website and send a signed copy with cheque or money order registration fee of $15 made out to AWOL Gallery via mail by July 15, 2009 to AWOL Gallery 78 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON, M6J 2Y7.  PLEASE  PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE INFO ON CONTRACT and please use the same artist name on contract as on the artwork itself. Illegible contracts and emails may result in you not receiving important info and misplacement of artwork. Confirmation of receipt of your contract will be sent via email by July 24. Please do not call or email the gallery prior as we require time to process the hundreds of applications.

Is there a registration fee?

There is a flat registration fee of $15 per artist. Up to 3 pieces may be submitted.  For out of country participants please note that all custom duties and return postage for unsold artworks returned are the responsibility of the artist and will not be paid for by AWOL Gallery.

Does my artwork need to be done before I RSVP?
No. Your artwork must be done when you drop it off or mail it to the gallery. The RSVP is your reservation to exhibit in the Square Foot Show.

Absolutely NOT.  Any submission postmarked or hand delivered after the deadline will not be considered.  If you did not RSVP you cannot show up on the drop-off day and deliver artworks.

How will I know if my contract was received?

**Due to the overwhelming rsvp responses we received, confirmations will be emailed by July 28th. We thank you in advance for your patience.**

AWOL will send all artists an email confirmation by July 28th. Please Do NOT CONTACT THE GALLERY.  We are dealing with hundreds of artists. There is only one person in the office dealing with hundreds of artist's emails. Please be patient as we process all applications.

If I RSVP, do I have to exhibit and can I get a refund?

Please consider that if you RSVP and do not submit artwork by the drop off date, you take the chance away from someone who can. If you are no longer able to take part after having submitted a RSVP please let the gallery know by e-mail immediately. Registration fees are non refundable.

How many works may I submit?

You may submit up to 3 artworks.

Can I register/submit for a group of artists?
No, each artist participating in the square foot show must register independently. No group registrations/submissions please.

How do I deliver my artwork?

Artwork can be submitted in person (by you or someone you know and trust) at 76 Ossington Avenue, just north of Queen St. W., Toronto during the drop off date ONLY.Tuesday, August 4, 5 to 9pm or Saturday, August 8, 2 to 6pm.

How should I package my work?

Please wrap each individual piece in clear plastic. Please do not use household shrink wrap as it could stick to your piece and cause damage. Any delicate pieces can be additionally wrapped in bubble wrap at your discretion. If your painting is not completely dry and still sticky...then don't wrap it.

Can I plan to hang my square on an angle?

Absolutely not! All works are placed and hung on a grid with no exceptions. 

My work is electronic. Is there access to electrical outlets?

Yes however spots may be limited. Again please include any special instructions for artworks that are not straight forward.

Should I include hanging instructions and hardware?

Yes - But only if your piece requires unique hardware to hang it safely. Please include instructions. If you are using a 12”x12” canvas on a stretcher you don’t need to put a wire on it...we just hang it off the frame.

Does my piece need to be "ready to hang"?
Preferably yes, although with some work a support is not possible. Please keep in mind that loose drawings or photos with no support are easily damaged in the sorting and hanging process and therefore should be wrapped appropriately with a hard board to avoid creasing.

When is the drop off date?

What is the maximum or minimum size of artwork work I can submit?

All works submitted to the SQFT show must be exactly 12 inches by 12 inches and no deeper than 5 inches (framed or unframed). Any works exceeding the dimensional requirements will not be displayed. Example: If you have a 12x12 inch artwork and you put it into a 13 x13 inch frame it will not be accepted.

What other info should be included with the artwork?

All works should be clearly labeled on the back with your name, title, medium and contact info clearly in print. If submitting abstract work please indicate with an arrow which side is up. Also please make sure the artist name on the contract matches the same name on the artwork.

Will all the artworks I submit be displayed in the show?

Due to limited space and tremendous response received for the Square Foot Show only 1 artwork will be guaranteed, but more may be hung at AWOL's discretion. Last year almost all the work was shown. Remaining work will be stored and will be available for viewing upon request. 

How much will the work be sold for?

All the works in the Square Foot show will be at a set price of $200 each with 50% of the sale going to the artist and 50% to AWOL gallery.

What if my artwork sells?

You will either receive a cheque when you pick up your work or the cheque will be mailed to you within 30 days of the show closing.

If my work sells do I get the buyers contact information?

NO. Due to past complaints and privacy concerns it is up to you to have your contact information on the back of your artworks or any note to prospective buyers. It is up to the buyer to contact you personally to provide their contact info to you directly.

When is the pick up date?

The pick up date is Sunday, September 6, 6-9pm at 100A Ossington Avenue. All artists are asked to pick up work either themselves or make arrangements to have artworks picked up by someone else on this date. If work is being picked up by someone else please e-mail or call in with this person's name beforehand. 

What if I cannot make it on the pick up date or send a friend?

What if I am sending my work by mail?

Again, if you are sending your work by mail or delivery service you must pay for all shipping cost including return postage. Please request for actual stamps and not a dated postage print out, which has caused problems for returning packages at the post office in the past. If you are sending work from the USA and other countries please confirm with your delivery company that you have covered all costs including duty charges. Failure to do so may result in artworks seized by Canadian Customs and AWOL will not be responsible for retrieving them.