Square Foot 2011
FAQ's
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
REGISTRATION
Deadline: Due to the Canada Post Strike,
the deadline is now extended to Friday July 8th, 2011.
***We advise to register via Paypal. If you already have
mailed in your registration payment and artist contract the confirmation email
from us will also be extended until after July 8th.***
NEW for 2011:
The show
is being held at Twist Gallery at 1100 Queen St
West, just west of Dovercourt. A satellite parlour exhibit will
be held again at AWOL Gallery at 76 Ossington Ave.
For ease of registration, it would be preferable that you register via Paypal.
2011
Show Dates:
Press & Collector's Gala Night (ticketed event - Tix
$20): Friday, August 5th at 7pm
Public & Artist Reception: Saturday August 6th at
7pm
*On Saturday August 6th, the exhibition
will be open from 12-6pm and close from 6-7pm for reception preparation.
Gallery hours for Square Foot are Wed. – Sat. 12-7pm,
and Sun. 12-5pm.
Registration Fee is $20 per artist.
Artwork will be for sale at $225 each (taxes not included).
Quick
Hits
1.How to register.
2.Important Dates.
3.Packaging of artwork.
4.Shipping/delivery of artwork.
5.Pick up and return of artwork.
6.Exhibition and reception.
7.Art sales.
8.Summary.
1. How to register:
How can I participate?
Download a contract from
our website. We prefer that you pay the registration fee
using PAYPAL, then bring/send
a signed contract and the paypal receipt for artwork drop-off. However,
if you pay by other means (cheque, money order) send a signed contract with
cheque or m/o with registration fee of $20
made out to AWOL Gallery via mail by Friday July
8, 2011 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 email addresses may result in you not receiving important info and misplacement
of artwork. Confirmation of receipt of your contract
will be sent via email by Friday July 16th. Please do not call
or email the gallery prior as we require time to process the hundreds of applications.
Also, please remember to check your spam/junk email folder for your confirmation.
Is there a registration fee?
There is a flat
registration fee of $20 per artist (not per piece). 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.
I paid by Paypal – what now?
You do not have to mail a contract.
You must bring a copy of your paypal receipt (this
acts as your confirmation of payment and RSVP for Square Foot),
your filled out contract, along with your artwork on the drop off day.
Participants who pay by paypal will not receive from
AWOL a confirmation email.
Does my artwork need to be done before I RSVP?
No. Your artwork must be finished and dry when
you drop it off or mail it to the gallery. The RSVP is your reservation to exhibit
in the Square Foot Show.
Can I REGISTER after the deadline?
No. 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/registration was
received?
**Due to the overwhelming rsvp responses we receive,
confirmations will be emailed by Fri. July 16th. We
thank you in advance for your patience.**
AWOL will send all artists (except Paypal
registrants) an email confirmation by Fri. July 16th.
Please Do NOT CONTACT THE GALLERY. We are dealing with hundreds of artists and
there is only one person in the office - please be patient as we process all
applications. Also, please double check your spam/junk email folders as our
confirmation letter may end up there.
If you have paid by paypal you will NOT receive a confirmation
email from AWOL. Instead, print your paypal receipt and bring along with your
filled out contract and artwork on the drop-off day.
If I register, do I have to exhibit or can I get a refund?
Registration fees are non refundable. 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, awolsqftshow@gmail.com.
How many works may I submit?
You may submit up to 3 artworks.
Can I register/submit for a group of artists?
Yes. However each artist must have their own contract and the name of the person
responsible for the group must also be printed clearly on each contract.
2. Important Dates: (Mark your calendars)
Registration deadline:
•Friday July 8TH, 2011
Drop off deadline:
•Tuesday July 26th, from 5-9pm (76 Ossington)
•Thursday July 28th, 5-9pm (76 Ossington)
Pick up dates:
•Sunday August 21st from 6-9 (1100
Queen Street West)
•Tuesday August 23rd from 6-9pm (78 Ossington)
•Saturday August 27th from 12-5pm (78 Ossington)
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,
July 26, 5 to 9pm or Thursday, July 28,
5 to 9pm.
Mailed artworks should arrive at the gallery by 6 pm,
Thursday, July 28 to AWOL Gallery and Studios, 78 Ossington
Avenue, 2nd floor, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7
All artworks requiring special hanging hardware (other than
nails or drywall screws) or instruction must have this included with their submissions.
3.
Packaging of artwork:
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
(for ex. you could use drop-sheet plastic from your local hardware store). Any
delicate pieces can be additionally wrapped in bubble wrap or specially made
box etc. at your discretion. If your painting is not completely dry
and still sticky...then don't wrap it!
All artworks requiring special hanging hardware (other than
nails or drywall screws) or instruction must have this included with their submissions.
4. Shipping/delivery of
artwork:
When
is the drop off date?
Drop off date in person is ONLY ON
Tuesday, July 26th, 5 to 9pm or
Thursday, July 28th, 5to 9pm
at 76 Ossington Avenue, just north of Queen St. West, Toronto
Mailed artworks
should arrive at the gallery by end of day Thursday, July 28th
to AWOL Gallery, 78 Ossington Avenue, 2nd floor, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7
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.
5. Pick-up and return of work:
When is the pick up date?
The pick up date is Sunday, August 21st, 6-9pm
at 1100 Queen Street West and Tuesday August 23rd from 6-9pm at 76
Ossington. 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?
A third pick up date on Saturday, August 27th, 12-5pm is scheduled at AWOL Gallery,
76 Ossington, otherwise simply submit or send us a self addressed/postage
paid package with your artwork. Work will not be stored at the gallery and will
become the property of the gallery past these dates. Work will be donated, raffled
or given away.
6. Exhibition
and Reception:
Can I plan to hang my square on an angle?
No! All works are hung on a level 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.
Does my piece need to be "ready to hang"?
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.
Should I include hanging instructions and hardware?
Only if your piece requires unique hardware to hang it safely, please include
instructions and hardware. 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 using a nail or screw.
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.
Where is the show being held this year?
The show is being held at Twist Gallery at 1100 Queen St West, just
west of Dovercourt. A satellite parlour exhibit will be held again
at AWOL Gallery at 76 Ossington Ave.
What is the difference between the Gala and Artist Reception?
The Gala takes place this year on Friday August 5th from 7-10pm and
is a ticketed event, (tickets are $20 each) to encourage
collectors and press to celebrate your work and has in the past doubled as a
fundraiser for charity. You are welcome to purchase a ticket to attend the Gala.
However, the Artist Reception the following evening Saturday
August 6th from 7pm till late is a celebration for the artists
and is FREE, open to the public,
family and friends.
7.
Art Sales:
How much will the work be sold for?
All the works in the Square Foot show will be at a set price of $225 each with
50% of the sale going to the artist and 50% to AWOL gallery.
What if my artwork sells?
You will 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 concerns over privacy 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.
Where room allows many artists put a business card on the back of their work
for this purpose. Any attached business card or invite must be done so securely
with tape. We will not be responsible if this becomes detached from the artwork.
8.
Summary:
*Mark and double check ALL dates/times on your calendar
*ensure your finished work is exactly 12x12 inches. - no smaller, no larger!
*wrap your work appropriately in clear packaging and safely.
*ensure you or someone you know can drop the work off and pick it up, or make
sure you've sufficient postage/packaging to send and return by mail.
*come to and have a blast at the reception, visit the show often, send friends
and colleagues
If you have any questions or concerns
not covered in the FAQ's please email awolsqftshow@gmail.com.
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