Big-Bold-Risk - Leslie Grove Gallery

ONLINE ONLY Zoom Virtual Reception: Thursday, February 25: 7:00 PM Being an artist involves moving through and outside of convention. It means taking large strides, making bold moves, and learning to embrace risk. All this, to create something special, even spectacular! Leslie Grove Gallery is ready to showcase your courageous work. We are calling on all Artists' Network members to submit their best original 2D or 3D artworks in any medium and size that re-define convention. Selected artists will be notified on or before Friday February 19 , 2021.

ONLINE ONLY Being an artist involves moving through and outside of convention. It means taking large strides, making bold moves, and learning to embrace risk. All this, to create something special, even spectacular! Leslie Grove Gallery – Where Artists Flourish. The Artists’ Network is pleased to be settled into its new permanent home at 1158 Queen Street East, previously known as Leslie Grove Field House. Located on the corner of Jones and Queen Street East, in Leslie Grove Park, we are thrilled to be able to provide exhibition space within the Leslieville and Riverside communities and are looking forward to expanding into mentoring opportunities and community events. Our Mandate: To empower artists through education and a range of diverse and inclusive exhibition opportunities. Leslie Grove Gallery is committed to amplifying the voices within creative communities that may otherwise go unheard. Leslie Grove Gallery (formerly the Artists’ Network Gallery) is the latest initiative of the Artists’ Network offering accesible space for artists’ to exhibit their work by participating in group shows or private gallery rental. It is home to the Artists’ Network administrative office where we often host education seminars, committee and board meetings, and plan Riverdale ArtWalk and ArtWalk in the Square. TO LEARN MORE VISIT:

Artists' Network Members Only Show: up to 3 artworks per artists Submission fee is non-refundable. As this is a juried show, not all submissions will be accepted. Commission: The gallery retains 20% on all work sold through the webstore. Artists are responsible for co-ordinating delivery/shipping/pick-up of any sold art. GUIDELINES FOR A SUCCESSFUL SUBMISSION: Make sure to follow ALL submission guidelines. Quality images are extremely important, especially as we move into online spaces. Always put your best foot forward. Submissions should be cohesive in medium, style, and subject. Most importantly, try to approach the call from a unique point of view - think outside the box. Originality is heavily weighted.  Please note that the jurying process considers the exhibition as a whole, with the intention of offering a variety of styles, materials, and approaches. All decisions on the suitability of art to be displayed made by the Artists’ Network or its representatives are final.