The Southwest Open:
Southwest Saskatchewan Open Exhibition of Arts and Craft
Presented by Swift Current Public Arts Services at the newly formed
West Wing Gallery
in the Airmen’s Barracks at Doc’s Town, Swift Current,
from July 9 to September 5, 2011
Submission Information
- Please read carefully
The Southwest Open is organized by SC Public Arts Services and Swift Current Allied Arts Council. The adjudication is organized with the assistance of the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC).
The Southwest Open exhibition of arts & craft is meant to accommodate non-professional Southwest Saskatchewan artists and to have their new work shown in a public gallery.
Artists have the opportunity to discuss their arts and craft work with one of the guest adjudicators from the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils at the end of the exhibition. The objective of the adjudication process is to help artists further develop their work.
You have two options:
Option #1: You may submit artwork for The Southwest Open exhibition and the adjudication
or
Option #2: You may submit artwork for adjudication only.If the arts and craft works you want to submit this year have been in previous exhibitions at Art Gallery of Swift Current, they are not eligible for The Southwest Open exhibition but they are still eligible for adjudication. Regardless of your option you have the same opportunity to meet with the adjudicators from OSAC.
The adjudicators will choose the works of three artists to move forward in the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils selection process. The works may be chosen to tour provincially as part of the OSAC traveling exhibition program, "On the Move".
If you are presenting your artwork in professionally curated exhibitions or invitational shows such as the annual AGSC Summer Salon, then The Southwest Open is not for you. Please contact the Art Gallery of Swift Current Curator for clarification regarding this or any other concern you may have.
Thank you for your interest and participation.
Option #1: "The Southwest Open" Exhibition & Adjudication
July 9 to September 5, 2011
Deadlines:
- Submission forms must be received on or before May 16, 2011, by 5:00 pm
- Artworks must be received on or before June 20 by 5:00 pm
- Artworks may be delivered betweenMay 16 and June 20
- No substitution of artworks may be made after June 20
Regulations:
- Artworks that have been in previous exhibitions at AGSC are not eligible for The Southwest Open exhibition but are still eligible for adjudication. See Option #2.
- All artworks must have been completed within the past three years.
- Five artworks must be submitted. At least three will be exhibited inThe Southwest Open, therefore at least three of the artworks must not have been shown previously at this Gallery. All five will be included in the adjudication.
- Two-dimensional artworks: at least 3 of the 5 must be ready for hanging. Two may be submitted unframed in a portfolio, and will not be exhibited.
- No reproductions will be accepted.
- All two-and three-dimensional artwork is welcome.
- If you have had artwork in a touring OSAC exhibition, you must wait two years after the tour has ended before OSAC will accept your artwork for advancement.
Option #2: Adjudication Only Saturday, August 27, 2011
(These arts and craft works will not be in the exhibition)
Deadlines:
- Submission forms must be received on or before May 16, 2011, by 5:00 pm
- Artworks must be received on or before August 22, 2011, by 5:00 pm
- Artworks may be delivered between August 15 and August 22, 2011
- No substitution of artworks may be made after August 24, 2011
Regulations:
- Previously adjudicated work is eligible.
- All artworks must have been completed within the past three years.
- Five artworks must be submitted. Two-dimensional works may be unframed in a portfolio.
- You have the same opportunity to meet with the adjudicators as those artists inThe Southwest Open exhibition, and your work will be eligible for advancement.
- No reproductions will be accepted.
- All two-and three-dimensional artwork is welcome.
General information
Please deliver artwork during Regular Gallery Hours, or call to arrange another time.
West Wing Gallery c/o Art Gallery of Swift Current
411 Herbert Street East
Swift Current, SK
S9H 1M5
Regular Gallery Hours Open to the Public:
Monday to Thursday: 1:00 to 5:00pm, & 7:00 to 9:00pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 1:00 to 5:00pm.
(closed Sunday in July & August)
Closed for special events, and during exhibition changes. Call ahead to confirm open hours if travelling.
Dates to Remember:
May 16, 2011 - first day that artwork may be delivered to Gallery
May 16, 2011 - deadline for receipt of Submission Form & Artist Statement
June 20, 2011 - deadline for receipt of artworks for Option #1 The Southwest Open
July 9, 2011 at 2pm - The Southwest Open - Opening Reception. Bring your friends!
August 22, 2011, by 5:00pm - deadline for receipt of artworks for Option #2 Adjudication only
Saturday, August 27, 2011 Adjudications:
1:00 to 4:00 pm - Individual artist critiques with adjudicators. Arrange for your appointment in advance. Call 778-2736.
4:30 to 5:30pm - "Walk & Talk" with the adjudicators; announcement of works selected for advancement.
Return of artworks:
Following this exhibition in September 2011 a date and time may be arranged for you to pick up your artwork. Please contact Art Gallery of Swift Current to organize this.
- Artists submit artwork at their own risk. Although West Wing Gallery, Swift Current Allied Arts Council, and OSAC endeavor to ensure the safety of the artworks, these organizations cannot assume financial responsibility for damages. Artworks are handled to Art Museum standards. West Wing Gallery does carry appropriate insurance.
- West Wing Gallery will not promote the sale of artworks during the exhibition.
- Artworks changing ownership must remain in the Gallery for the duration of the exhibition.
- The exhibition will be promoted as a tourist attraction. Images of your art may be used for the purpose of promoting the exhibition only.
Download Submission Form here as a pdf.
Please save a copy of the pdf to your hard drive, and fill out the form on your computer.
When complete, save, then email the file to:
, by May 16, 2011