Three Sisters Gallery call for submissions Three Sisters Gallery Call for Artists: The Canmore Public Art Committee seeks to include, and encourages participation from senior, mid-career and emerging artists, including Indigenous and Multi- Cultural artists. The gallery engages locals and visitors to Canmore as well as patrons using the facilities at Elevation Place. The Three Sisters Gallery is used by a large cross section of residents and visitors who might not normally go into galleries, thus providing access to new audiences. Please indicate if you have a specific time period you would prefer to show your work. Exhibits run 6-8 weeks long. About the Three Sisters Gallery: The Three Sisters Gallery is a public gallery established in 2013 by the Town of Canmore Public Art Committee. It is located on the second floor of Elevation Place. The gallery engages the community by presenting a diverse mix of visual art and artists from Canmore and beyond. Three Sister Gallery Goals: To give artists the opportunity to exhibit and gain exposure by being displayed in a public space and to engage the community by exposing our audience to new artists, works, ideas as perspectives. Artwork Design Parameters: The artwork submitted to the Three Sisters Gallery must adhere to the following design parameters: • All applicants must provide an art statement about the artwork, along with any relevant information about the location and experience (max 250 words / 1 page). • Artwork size exhibited in the gallery can be no larger than 6 x 8 feet. • Artwork must be ready to hang, on a stretcher or framed with hooks and wire for 2D work. 3D works can be accepted with appropriate hanging system. • Artists will be responsible for their own transportation and delivery of artworks to and from Canmore. Arrangements can be made if required. Exhibition conditions: Original Work: The artist(s) must guarantee that the artwork is original and does not violate the copyright of any other person. However, previous works created by the applicant may be adapted in a new and unique way. Contract: The artist(s) will enter into a contract with the Town of Canmore. Copyright: The artist(s) must be prepared to assign License to Copyright for the exhibition of the artwork to The Town of Canmore. The artist may retain the right to be identified as the creator of the artwork. Loss or Damage: While every precaution will be taken to prevent loss or damage, the jury, the Town of Canmore shall not be liable for any loss or damage, however caused. Deadline: Complete applications must be received no later than 4:00 pm January 15th of every year. We thank all artists for contributing their time to submit an application for this call for artists. 1 Three Sisters Gallery call for submissions Are you new to Canmore? Canmore is located in the Bow Valley within Alberta's Rockies, near the southeast boundary of Banff National Park, approximately 81 km west of the City of Calgary. The town shares a border with Kananaskis Country to the west and south and the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 to the north and east. Mountains located adjacent to and visible from the town site are: Ha Ling Peak, Grotto Mountain, Mount Lady Macdonald, Mount Lawrence Grassi, Rundle Range and Three Sisters. The Town of Canmore lies within Treaty 7 territory, and honors the tradition and spirit of the area. For centuries this area has been a place of hunting, gathering, harmony, balance, and commerce for many peoples. Established in 1884, Canmore was one of the most important coal mining centers in southern Alberta. Canmore's moniker originates from its namesake town on the northwest shore of Scotland. It is a Celtic word meaning "Big Head" and was titled in honor of King Malcolm III of Canmore who, in 1057, killed Macbeth the usurper in a fight for the Scottish throne. The present Alberta Rocky Mountain location was named Canmore in 1884 by Donald A. Smith, a Canadian Pacific Railway pioneer. Canmore played host to the Nordic events during the 1988 Winter Olympics and developed into the recreational tourist destination it is today. The Canmore area has a permanent population of 13,000 and 5,000 part time residents, and is home to people from more than 50 countries. This deep history, and the subsequent migration of settlers and many new Canadians to the area, imbues Canmore with a rich cultural heritage. This diversity contributes to a dynamic urban landscape alive with arts, culture, sport, business and development. Visit the sites below to learn more about Canmore and its history: http://www.canmorealberta.com/visitor-info/history-canmorey http://www.canmore.ca/ http://cmags.org 2 Three Sisters Gallery call for submissions Three Sisters Gallery Layout and Wall Dimensions 3 Three Sisters Gallery call for submissions Submission Form Name Phone _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address City Postal Code _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Email address Website: I, ________________________ (PRINT NAME) hereby make a submission to the Three Sisters Gallery Exhibit Call for Exhibits submissions and have a clear understanding of the competition requirements and I am in agreement with the Terms of the Competition in the Call to Enter. ______________________________________________________________________________ Applicant Signature Date Enclosures Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please do not bind, staple any part of the application, or use plastic cover sheets. Each section of the application should be one a separate sheet, one sided. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 1. Entry Form (page 4). 2. Artist Statement about the artwork submission and your planned exhibition description (max. 1 page) 3. Visual Documentation (up to 5 images preferably jpeg format on CD-Rom, DVD-ROM or memory stick) Artists may submit with high quality printed images on letter sized paper (8½ x 11”). Original artwork will not be accepted. 4. How many pieces do you plan to exhibit? ___________________________________________ NOTE: The gallery can hold up to 60 pieces, dependent on size. 5. Visual Documentation List (must correspond with Visuals submitted) 6. CV and Biography is optional, please include if you have one. 7. Dates that you would prefer to exhibit. NOTE: Exhibits run 6-8 weeks long. ________________ Please indicate if you’d like your portfolio returned YES_____ NO _____ Deliver to: Town of Canmore Arts & Events c/o Canmore Civic Centre 902-7 Ave T1W 3K1 Deadline: Received 4:00 pm January 15th of every year. For more information, contact Town of Canmore Arts and Events: Dawn Saunders Dahl, Arts and Events Coordinator E: [email protected] P:(403)678-1546 Arts & Events Office Location 907B - 7 Avenue, Canmore, AB T1W 3K1 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm MST Mailing Address: Arts and Events c/o Canmore Civic Centre 902-7 Avenue, Canmore, AB T1W 3K1 The information on this application is being collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the FOIP Act and will be used by the Town of Canmore to determine eligibility for the Town of Canmore Public Art programs. The aggregate data may be used for program planning and evaluation. All information collected by the Town of Canmore is protected by the provisions of the FOIP Act. You may direct questions about the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information by this program to the Town of Canmore at (403) 678.1546 4 .