Opportunities for Artists

All artwork submitted must be the applicant(s) original work. We will not accept submissions for exhibiting artwork if:

• It is a copy of a work by another artist (whether paintings, photographs, illustrations). 
• It is work demonstrated by instructors.
• It is a digital reproduction of the original artist's work.  
• In photography, if the image is a reproduction of someone else's work (e.g. graffiti, public art) that has not been creatively interpreted.  
• It is wet and/or is not "show ready" at the time of drop-off. 
• The work doesn't conform to other requirements listed below. 

• All artworks must have a label both at the front and the reverse with the title, artist name, media, and price. Insurance is not available for artworks without labels.
• If any contact information (phone, address, email, etc.) is included on the Labels, the artist must be acting in a professional or business capacity, and it is therefore not considered personal information. Please do not include contact information on temporary front labels. 

• The City of Kingston will provide Insurance to protect the artwork from vandalism and theft.
• All artwork submitted must list a value in the application, even if they are not for sale.
• In the event of a loss, we need verification of the value of the artwork to proceed with the insurance claim.
• All reasonable care will be exercised in handling entries while at the Market Wing Cultural Space.
• The City of Kingston is not responsible for accidental breakage of glass or other fragile article damage including frames. 

• Artists must deliver and pick up artwork must on the required date and time. There is no secure storage or insurance coverage after the pickup date and time.
• All artwork – including sold works - must hang in the Market Wing Cultural Space until the exhibition ends.
• The artist may appoint somebody else to deliver or pick up their work. The artist must prearrange this in writing with the group's convenor or with City staff. 

Hanging System:

• All 2D works must have frames and be properly wired for hanging on our system before delivery at the Space. Wall nails are not used. 
• We accept works on canvas that are on stretcher frames if they are wired for hanging as per the terms.

Sizing:

• Two-dimensional works that are 16" x 20" or smaller may, at City staff’s discretion may be double hung. Please check with City staff if your work exceeds 6 feet in any dimension.

Wiring:

• The City has the right to reject faulty or poorly wired frames. A sufficient gauge of wire and screw eyes for the weight of the artwork must be properly mounted. Single strand wire or wire substitutes will not stand up to the necessary handling. Artists are responsible for any damage caused by faulty hanging equipment.
• Artists can choose to hang textile works if there is a mechanism for hanging (i.e., sleeve at the top of the artwork with a rod that runs through using d-rings on either end).
• If the work is deemed fragile, the artist will need to sign a waiver upon check in.
• The ends of the wire must be covered with masking tape or equivalent, to ensure there is no potential for injury during the frame check, carrying and hanging process.
• Each artwork must have d-rings or screw eyes on both sides at the back of the frame/canvas, with the wire (in its hung position) at least 3" below the top of the frame (so that the clamp will not show). If the piece is larger, please aim to have the wire sit 1/3 from the top. 

Sizing:

• Artists can display three-dimensional work on plinths or placed it on the floor. The Space has a large open space in the centre of the room. The plinth sizes range from: 14 ½” x 14 ½" to 25” x 25”. 

Non-confirming works:

• The City of Kingston reserves the right to reject any works that do not conform to the above Terms of Entry. The City reserves the right to refuse any work that cannot be displayed safely in the MWCS.

Subject Matter:

• The City reserves the right of final decision on suitability of subject matter and reserves the right to reject any works that do not conform to the City of Kingston Human Rights and AntiHarassment/Discrimination Policy.

Promotion:

• The City reserves the right to use images of works on display as part of promotional, noncommercial materials for both the Market Wing Cultural Space and the exhibition, either online or in print. If you wish to have your work excluded from this use, you must notify City staff when dropping off the artwork.

Arranging:

• The City reserves the right to arrange the artworks and determine the layout of the exhibition.
• In the event of a conflict of opinion on any aspect of the installation, the final decision rests with the City.