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Call for Art from Toronto Artists for The Fields Institute

May 27, 2010 | Comments Off

Art Wanted for The Fields Institute (60 day temporary art show)

The Fields Institute (located on the campus of the University of Toronto) is a focal point for mathematicians from Canada and abroad to meet and collaborate on research projects. The Fields Institute is interested in the promotion of mathematical activity in Canada and in helping to expand the application of mathematics in modern society. Art submissions with themes or imagery related to math and/or science in any medium are welcomed.

What is a PopUp! Gallery?

A pop-up gallery is a temporary art installation in any business’ empty or unused spaces.

Benefits to Artists:

  1. Art will be marketed directly to the organization and its support network of donors.
  2. All art sales will be handled through ArtAnywhere.com which can process credit cards and take payments on installment to facilitate larger purchases. ArtAnywhere only charges a 25% commission on sales.

Submission Requirements

What & How to submit

  1. Send email to: popup@artanywhere.com with subject line [NAME OF CLIENT-YOUR LAST NAME] and the following information:
    1. Your full name and coordinates (tel, email, website, address)
    2. Brief artist bio (one brief paragraph maximum).
    3. In table format:  full title of submitted work, medium used, and final sale price – please keep in mind that no pricing changes are permitted once the work has been submitted to the client.
  2. Send your image submissions as attachments by email with subject line [NAME OF CLIENT-YOURLASTNAME] to: julianhaber-5r43@post.me.com
    1. VERY IMPORTANT: Please use ONLY this format to name file: YOURLASTNAME_TITLE_DIMENSIONXDIMENSION. Your images will automatically post to an online gallery from your email submission.

Other Submission Details (submissions may be made in both official languages)

  • No submission fee
  • Artists will not be paid any exhibition fees
  • All art must be complete and ready to hang (framed if required, loop hook mounts and/or strung with wire). Mounts must be able to support weight of work and all pieces that do not comply with these regulations will be excluded from the show. Unframed works accepted only if the work can be hung without a frame.
  • Maximum limit of five (5) art pieces may be submitted (all media accepted if it can fit in space and is approved by the client). You may be invited to submit more work by the client
  • Shows will be either group or solo, as determined by client preferences.
  • ArtAnywhere can assist with pick up and return of all local art accepted for exhibition that is too large to be transported by artist.
  • Selected artists will be required to deliver the work and assist in its installation.

You will be notified by email if your work has been accepted within 1 week of submission closing date. Unless otherwise specified (by you), all work not selected will automatically be included and sent to alternative local clients as part of an OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS.

Deadline for Submissions: June 15, 2010

Art Delivery & Installation Date: June 21, 2010

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