CALL FOR ARTISTS! Apply by April 12.
The Wolfe Island Gallery is a curated fine art and fine craft gallery in the picturesque village of Marysville, collectively run by a community of visual artists and friends on the Frontenac Islands. The WIG promotes the islands’ vibrant art presence as a meeting place to mentor and develop creativity.
Priority will be given to artists who are full- or part-time residents, or have a connection to, the Frontenac Islands (Howe, Simcoe, and Wolfe). Artists from other areas will be accepted subject to space availability.
Works must be original fine arts, sculpture, or fine crafts.
All works must use archival materials and be sale ready. Hanging works must have finished sides or be in undamaged frames, with D rings and professional hanging wire. Gallery has the right to not hang any works that do not meet the standard. Further details will be provided upon acceptance.
All submissions will be juried by the gallery curator(s).
SUBMISSION SPECIFICATIONS:
Name and contact information (phone, mailing address, email address, website URL).
A brief (150 word max.) artist bio and statement which includes connection to the islands (if applicable) and description of work that includes materials used and approximate sizes.
Send three to five images of sample work completed within the last two years in jpeg or png format with your name, title of work, approximate size and medium and expected price in the file name. (eg: Nancy Steele, “Sunny Morning”, 8"x10" Oil on board, $250). The work must be representative of what you would like to show in the gallery. If you have a work in progress, please send a short description.
E-mail your submissions to wolfeislandgallery@gmail.com
By submitting your images, you consent to their use in WIG promotion (if you are accepted for the season), including social media.
MEMBERSHIP
All exhibitors are WIG members. There are two membership tiers available:
Active members pay $35 membership fee and 20% commission on sales, and contribute volunteer time such as preparing the gallery for the season and staffing the gallery for several days during the summer.
Non-active members pay $35 membership fee and 40% commission.
CALENDAR:
Submission Deadline: April 12 (midnight)
Invitation to become WIG member: April 17
Art delivery to gallery: May 7-9, by appointment.
Hanging: Starts May 10
Gallery Opens: Saturday May 16
Opening Reception: May 16, 5-7pm
Closing date: Sunday, October 4
Closing Reception: Oct. 4, time TBD
QUESTIONS?
Please email wolfeislandgallery@gmail.com or call Nancy Steele (613-539-9946) or Sus Bowers (613 385-2084)