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.
Giclées and prints of the artist’s original works are 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 Curator/Juror: Stephen Gibb
Canadian painter Stephen Gibb is known for his vibrant Pop Surrealism oil paintings and his commissioned work with the music industry. His bright mashups of iconic characters often address the existential issues and anxieties of contemporary society, which are contrasted by moments of joy and transcendence. “We are reared on nursery rhymes and fairy tales, so why not extend those lessons and conventions into more adult-based themes?” says Gibb. His paintings offer a chance for the viewer to ignite their own creativity and construct their own narrative – informed by their personal experiences and the associations they may derive from the imagery.
Familiar to millions around the globe his artwork is indelibly linked to the album art of hip hop artist Trippie Redd and to some degree, British singer/songwriter Hope Tala, a favourite of Barak Obama.
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:
$15/submission.
Schedule
Entry Deadline: Sat Sept 7
Exhibition Opens: Tues Sept 10
Reception: Fri Sept 27, 6-8PM
Exhibition Closes: Sat Nov 2
Artwork Pick Up: Tues Nov 5 to Sat Nov 16
NO PICK UP BEFORE NOVEMBER 5. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 16.
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.
