70th Anniversary Exhibition

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Deadline for Entries: Friday, April 1st. 2016

Exhibition: May 5th to June 2nd, 2016

Exhibition:

18Karat, 1156 Yonge Street, Toronto

Reception:
Friday, May 6th, 2016, 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Fee:

Silver, Gold or Platinum Member $35.00

Non-members $65.00

PayPal, Cash, or cheques made payable to Metal Arts Guild of
Canada. The fee is non-refundable. Do not send cash in the mail.

Here in, METAL ARTS GUILD OF CANADA, shall be know as MAG Canada

1. Entries are open to MAG members in good standing or Non-Member fees and status apply. The submitted design(s) must:

   ŸŸ+   Be original
   +   Reflect the theme of the Exhibition
   +   Be fabricated metal works that have a significant amount of metal (but not excluding gemstones, pearls, glass, etc.)
   +   Have been completed after December 2015
   +   Have not been exhibited or published previously

   
   
2. Entrants may submit up to two (2) entries for one fee. They may be hollowware, sculptural objects or
   jewellery. Size restrictions – 8” x 8” x 8” maximum; weight restrictions – 2 lbs. maximum. Please contact Cheryl Fraser to discuss any possible issues so we may discuss alternative display options.
   
   
3. Entries must be available for exhibition at 18Karat, 1156 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, from May 5 to June 2,
   2016.
   
   
4. Each entry must be accompanied with the title of the piece, entry form and an artistʼs statement, 150 words
   or less, explaining how the work reflects the theme of the exhibition. The statement should be clearly
   typewritten on a single sheet of paper that does not bear the entrants name or any other identifying marks.
   Entrants will also include an electronic version of the statement on a CD or USB stick, in a Word or text file
   document, if possible, in both English and French languages. Do not send a PDF version. If your submission is
   multi-functional, please include photographs to illustrate the concept for the jury.
   
   Click here to download a template.
   
   
5. Artists whose pieces are accepted for the exhibition grant permission for their work to be photographed. By
   submitting work, the artist grants to MAG Canada the right to use such photographs for the purposes of promoting and publicizing the Exhibition, MAG and 18Karat.
   
   
6. All designs must be priced and available for sale. In the event of sales the artist to receive 50%
   of the retail price, and 18Karat shall be entitled to a commission of 50% of the retail price, all prices exclusive
   of sales taxes. In the event of a sale, the artist shall be paid within 30 days of the close of the Exhibition by
   18Karat.
   
   
7. While on 18Karatʼs premises, the work will be at 18Karatʼs risk. In the event of damage to the work,
   compensation will be limited to the reasonable cost of repair. In the event of loss or theft, the artist shall receive the applicable consignment percentage as if the piece had been purchased.

Packaging Instructions:

Entries must be packed in a box with the artistʼs contact information, artistʼs statement about the work, CD or
USB stick of statement, entry fee, entry form, return mailing label, and sufficient postage for return shipping.
(Canada Postʼs website offers shipping prices based on size, weight and distance. You may send self-addressed pre-paid postage envelopes, stamps, or cheques for return postage.) The box must be strong enough to withstand repeated mailings. MAG Canada accepts no responsibility for work damaged, improperly packed or lost during shipping to or from the exhibition. Insure as required. Arrangements are required for drop off and return.

Deadlines:

Mailed or courier for delivery on or before April 1, 2016. Metal Arts Guild is not responsible for late deliveries, please allow for shipping and delivery delays. Ship to:

Cheryl Fraser, 1630 Danforth Av, PO Box 72034, Toronto, ON, M4C 1H0.

Hand deliver to Cheryl Fraser at Shao Design, 35 Golden Ave, Unit A101, Toronto, between 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on April 1st, 2016.

For enquiries regarding the exhibition please email zilberschmuck@rogers.com or phone 416-871-5885 to make arrangements for hand delivery.

THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!!!

Silver/Gold/Platinum Member Registration Fee

Innovation Entry Fee

Non-Member Entry Fee $65.00 CAD