Stomping Grounds is a guest curated, cross-region and cross-selection exhibition of juried works. The exhibition’s focus is to bring together a broad and diverse collection and new scope of efficacious works to the Leamington Arts Centre.
Eligiblity:
This exhibition is open to all visual artists located in Ontario and Michigan. All media is accepted. This is a non-theme exhibit. Limit of 5 entries. All artworks must be originals and not copies, derivatives or artworks based in any way on other copyrighted or published artistic works. They must be entirely executed by the applicant.
Original works only. Reproductions not accepted for this exhibition.
Jurying
This is a juried exhibition. Only those works selected by the curator(s) will be displayed in the exhibit.
About the Guest Curators/Jurors: Colleen Schindler & Grahame Lynch
Colleen Schindler and Grahame Lynch are multidisciplinary artists and educators whose practices explore themes of identity, memory, and shared experiences. Both are Associate Professors at Toronto Metropolitan University and hold Master of Fine Arts degrees. Their work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions internationally in Japan and the United States, and across Canada including the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, the Thames Art Gallery, Gallery Stratford, and the Leamington Arts Centre. With Colleen’s expertise in drawing, printmaking, photography, and textiles, and Grahame’s focus on image-making and installations that challenge perceptions of vision and space, they bring a thoughtful and dynamic approach to their artistic practices. As guest curators, they aim to engage audiences by fostering dialogue and encouraging broader connections.
How to Submit
Complete this Submission Form and deliver the artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered. Submissions MUST include:
Submission Fee:
$25/submission.
Schedule
Entry Deadline: Thursday, August 14
Exhibition Opens: Friday, August 15
Reception: Friday, September 19, 6-8pm
Exhibition Closes: Thursday, October 9
Artwork Pick Up: Friday, October 10 to Saturday October 25
NO PICK UP BEFORE OCTOBER 10. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 25.
VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ & FOLLOW!
All artwork MUST be prepared and ready for display and presentation in a pubic gallery setting. Works not properly prepared and presentable will not be displayed.
Stretched canvas, canvas board and any other framed artwork MUST BE WIRED on the back. Saw-Tooth Hooks/Aligator Hooks or other types of hardware are NOT accepted.
Heavy pencil, charcoal, pastel or other material that may smear should be treated with an art fixative prior to submission.
Free-standing 3D works MUST be assembled and stable/balanced.
Properly label ALL artwork on back matching the online form. Title of Artwork, Name, Media, and Sale Price (NFS if not for sale)
Artwork not properly prepared, incomplete or late submissions will NOT be displayed in the exhibit.
All sales will be handled by the LAC. A commission of 35% will be retained on all sales.
