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Anonymous Art Show

Open Call: Sept. 1 – Oct. 24
Online Exhibition: November 1-30
Free to enter

The Abbotsford Arts Council is pleased to announce the open call for art for the 5th Annual Anonymous Art Show Fundraiser, taking place NOVEMBER 1-30, 2020 as a digital exhibition hosted on the Abbotsford Arts Council website: https://abbotsfordartscouncil.com

The Council is looking for local artists of all skill levels and ages to create works of diverse styles, subject matters, and mediums. All work must be done on a 12x12x1.5”canvas or unframed 12” x 12” x 1.5” wood panel. With the submission of the required pre-stretched canvas purchased from the House of Fine Art, HOFA will include a $5.00 coupon to be used toward a future purchase at HOFA – (2485 West Railway St.) Non-members are limited to one submission. Members may submit up to 3 pieces.

This exhibition is an opportunity to raise funds for the programs initiated by the Abbotsford Arts Council that support arts in our community, with half of the proceeds going directly towards participating artists.

Show Details

• The Abbotsford Arts Council encourages artwork from ANYONE currently residing in B.C.’s Lower Mainland–artists, non-artists, children, etc. Children under the age of 19 must provide a parent or guardian signature.
• Non-members of the Abbotsford Arts Council are eligible to submit one (1) piece of artwork to the show. Members of the Abbotsford Arts Council are eligible to submit up to three (3) pieces of artwork.
• Should a piece of artwork be sold, the artist may be asked to replace it with another piece of artwork. The Abbotsford Arts Council will contact the artist if additional artwork is desired.
• Artists must make every effort to remain anonymous in relation to the show until their work is sold or until the end of the show.
• When purchased, the artist’s piece will be marked with a ‘sold’ tag revealing the artist’s name. The Abbotsford Arts Council will announce each artist on Instagram (@abbyartscouncil) and Facebook (facebook.com/AbbotsfordArtsCouncil) as their work is sold.
• All submitted artwork will be “gently juried” by a panel of adjudicators chosen by the Abbotsford Arts Council.

Submission requirements

Each piece of artwork must be:
• created on an unframed, 12” x 12” x 1.5”canvas. Artwork on canvas of any other size will not be accepted.
• two-dimensional.
• labeled on the back of the canvas with the piece’s title and the artist’s full name and title of work.
• titled and may not be called “Untitled”.
• signed on the back only. Work signed on the front of the piece will not be accepted.
• submitted completely dry and ready to hang with D-Rings and wire attached. For clarification, please email [email protected].
• priced at $100. The artist will receive a 50% commission on sold work with the remaining 50% used by the Abbotsford Arts Council in supporting the arts in Abbotsford.
• delivered to the Kariton Art Gallery on Friday, October 16 between 12-2pm or Saturday, October 24 between 2-4pm or by appointment. No submissions will be accepted after October 24.
• Picked up by the agreed upon date after the exhibition or will become the property of the Abbotsford Arts council and be donated.