for artists

The LAC presents its annual indoor Christmas Arts & Crafts show, open to all artists and artisans in any medium; photography, painting, jewelry, literary arts, crafts, woodworking, glasswork, metal, pottery and more… Exhibit and sell your work directly inside our beautiful galleries during this month long “gift shop” style exhibition that fills an entire main floor gallery.

HOW IT WORKS

Participating artisans will be assigned 10-12ft wide wall space, approx. by 5-6ft deep of floor space in the gallery to set up, display and sell their works in a large “storefront/market” style, month-long indoor artist market.

Artists displays may include, but are not limited to: original 2D and 3D arts and crafts, greeting card racks, prints and stands, jewelry displays, mannequins, shelving, easels, signs, and all that are necessary to adequately create a sales display. Bring everything you need to create your space, dress it up to your style, brand and atmosphere. Make your own storefront shop, with price tags on all items just like an art in the park, only indoors and for a month. And the best part is, LAC staff will manage all artisan shops, answer visitor questions and handle all sales. Artisans do not need to be present during the show and are only required to set up their shop, then pack up at the end of the show. Artisans may add to or change displays provided the inventory list is updated.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Complete this Submission Form and payment below before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. You will be contacted after you’ve submitted your form. Your Inventory List can be provided at set up.

SUBMISSION FEE

$100/space

PROPERLY PREPARING SUBMISSIONS

ALL WORK MUST BE 100% READY FOR HANGING AND/OR DISPLAY.

Artwork that is to be hung on the wall that does not include a secure, safe and suitable hanging system such as a wire will NOT be accepted and cannot be included in the show.

• ALL works MUST be securely WIRED on back to be hung on the wall. Alligator teeth style hooks do NOT work with the hanging system used at the LAC and cannot be used.

• ALL artwork must be clearly labeled/tagged with Name, Title/Description and Sale Price

• Submit a complete inventory sheet of all items on display indicating sale price, title/description, medium, quantity and any other relevant information to assist staff handling sales and inquiries.

SALES

All sales will be handled by the LAC with a commission of 25%.

Sales will be totalled after the exhibit end and payments along with sales summary sent to artists via e-trasnfer to the email listed on this form. (No payments shall be made via cheque, eTransfer is the only payment method available to artists)

DELIVERY, SET UP & PICK UP

• LAC | Leamington Arts Centre 72 Talbot Street West, Leamington ON N8H 1M4 (next to the big tomato) info@leamingtonartscentre.com/519.326.2711

• Delivery and pick up of the artwork is the artist’s responsibility. All work must be delivered and set up on or before the date listed in the schedule. Loading Zone parking directly in front of the gallery. Use side elevator entrance for easy loading.

• Late artwork will NOT be accepted

• Absolutely NO early pick-up before the show’s end

SCHEDULE

Call for Submissions Open: Thurs September 5

Entry Deadline: Sat, November 2 or until spaces are full (approx. 10)

Set Up: Mon November 4 & Tues November 5, 11am – 5pm

A Signature Christmas Artist Market Opens to the Public: Wed. November 6

Opening Reception: Fri November 22, 6-8pm

Show Closes: Fri December 20, 5pm

Take Down: Sat December 21, 11-5pm (NO EARLY TAKE DOWN)

ALL DISPLAYS MUST BE TAKEN DOWN AND ARTWORK REMOVED BY DEC 21 AS THE LAC WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS UNTIL JANUARY 2.

SUBMISSION FORM

The Benefit Art Auction is special fundraising event or artists and art collectors to support the LAC by donating works of art.

All works donated will be displayed at the LAC in a bid or buy now style auction exhibition.

Donors will receive a charitable income tax donation receipt for the full realized sold price of their donated artwork.

100% of the proceeds of the auctioned artwork will be used to support the LAC, its community programs and activities.

Eligibility & Terms

This exhibit is open to all artists, collectors, and general art enthusiasts who wish to support the LAC by donating artwork to this fundraising exhibition.

Only 2D & 3D works of art will be accepted. Crafts, antiques, and collectibles will not be accepted.

Artwork that is damaged, decayed and not in suitable condition for hanging and display will not be accepted.

Artwork may be in any style, medium, subject matter and age.

How it Works

A starting bid and a buy now price will be determined by the LAC based on fair market value estimations with consideration and aim to sell.

Charitable tax receipts will be issued to donors for the realized sold price (how much the artwork actually sells for) at the end of the exhibition.

Artwork that is unsold at auction shall be assessed and a fair market value offer presented to the donor. Upon acceptance, the artwork shall become the property of the South Essex Arts Association/Leamington Arts Centre. In the event a fair market value offer cannot be agreed upon, the artwork shall be available for pick up by the donor/trustee.

How to Submit

Complete this online form and deliver the listed artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.

Properly Preparing Artwork for Display

ALL WORK MUST BE 100% READY FOR HANGING AND DISPLAY. Artwork that does not include a secure, safe and suitable hanging system such as a wire will NOT be accepted and will not be included in the exhibit.

• ALL 2D works MUST be securely WIRED on back. Alligator teeth style hooks do NOT work with the hanging system used at the LAC.
• ALL 3D work must be self-stable and sturdy.
• ALL artwork must be clearly labeled on back including the title of the artwork (if known), the name of the artist, and the name of the donor.

Submission Fee

There is no fee to donate artwork to the benefit art auction.

Delivery

Delivery of artwork is the donor/trustee’s responsibility. All work must be delivered on or before the date listed in the schedule. Loading Zone parking is located directly in front of the gallery.

Deliver to:

Leamington Arts Centre (LAC)

72 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON N8H 1M4 (next to the big tomato, uptown Leamington)

info@leamingtonartscentre.com / 519.326.2711

Exhibition Schedule

Submission & Delivery Deadline: Sat. November 16

Exhibition & Bidding Opens:  Tues. November 19

Reception: Fri. November 22, 6-8PM

Exhibition & Bidding Closes: Sat. December 21

ART WORK GIFT AGREEMENT FORM