Open Call for
original: 2D and 3D artworks
Fourth Edition of
the Wood Buffalo Timeraiser
Calling all
emerging artists: Get paid and generate volunteer hours!
FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA- We are thrilled to announce
that the Call to Artists for the fourth edition of the Wood Buffalo Timeraiser
is now open. We are looking to purchase artwork from local, emerging artists to
help inspire participants in Wood Buffalo to donate their time in support of
great causes. Artwork will be chosen by a selection committee from the Wood
Buffalo Art Community.
There is no submission fee associated with
this call.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, February 26, 2015
at 4:30 p.m.
To apply, please submit the following to hello@fusesocial.ca:
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High Resolution digital copy/picture of your submission
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All pieces must be original, no copies or prints are allowed
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Artists Statement (max 250 words)
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Brief Bio (max 250 words)
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Photo of yourself (optional)
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Price of each submitted piece (max. 5 pieces per artists)
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Title and dimension (inches) of each artwork
·
Medium (e.g. acrylic on canvas)
Note: Pieces
selected in previous years, may not be submitted again
What is the Wood Buffalo Timeraiser?
The Timeraiser is a silent art auction with a twist.
Instead of bidding money, participants bid volunteer time to agencies that need
their skills and energy. We purchase all artwork locally at fair market value
and auction it off on the night of the event. The Wood Buffalo Timeraiser will be
held on April 16th, 2015. Successful auction bidders have 12 months to complete
their volunteer pledge to organizations in the Wood Buffalo Region.
Last year 40 pieces of art were
purchased for the Timeraiser. The artwork purchased put approximately $20,000
into the Wood Buffalo Art community. The combined 40 pieces raised over 3,800
volunteer hours in the Wood Buffalo region.
Submission Guidelines:
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Must be a resident of the Wood Buffalo Area
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Emerging or mid-career artists will be given
preference
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Artist sets the price of the artwork submitted, up to $1,500
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Successful artists will be notified via email by
March 10, 2015
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Delivery date for the selected art pieces
will be determined and announced in the new year; all successful artists
will be contacted with dates and times for drop-off
·
All artwork must be dry and ready to hang (wire
setting 1/3 from the top of the artwork)
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All pieces must be framed and signed (stretched
canvas on a frame is acceptable if it has finished edges)
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Exhibition of the artwork will commence
mid-March and will end the evening of the Wood Buffalo Timeraiser- April 16,
2015.
For more information,
visit www.fusesocial.ca and please circulate this notice to your friends and
colleagues in the art community.
About FuseSocial
FuseSocial is the Volunteer Centre for Wood
Buffalo. Our service to community is focused on supporting local social
profit organizations in fulfilling their missions. Through our work, we seek to provide
leadership, advocacy and support to the social profit sector through the
promotion of volunteerism, professional development, and research and knowledge
exchange.
Contact:
Stephanie Pilgrim
Analyst, Volunteer Resource Management
FuseSocial
780-791-9333
