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Riverdale ArtWalk - 2022 SUBMISSION

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Deadline: May 25, 2022 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Jun 18, 2022 9:00 am - Jun 26, 2022 6:00 pm (EDT)
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Toronto, Ontario
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CAD 0-57

About the event

IN-PERSON Riverdale ArtWalk JIMMIE SIMPSON PARK (Queen St. E. & Booth Ave.) - Saturday, June 18: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Sunday, June 19: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM PLUS ONLINE until Sunday, June 26th! One of Toronto’s premier art exhibitions, Riverdale ArtWalk is a great place to connect with artists and buy that perfect piece for your home! Riverdale ArtWalk is a FREE two-day, public fine art exhibition showcasing established and emerging artists in Jimmie Simpson Park in Toronto’s flourishing Queen East arts district, as well as a 10 day Online Show and Sale. The festival traditionally hosts over 180 participating artists with the inclusion of local community groups and entertainment. Now in its 24th year in the Riverdale/Leslieville area of Toronto, the festival has grown to reach an audience of over 25,000 art enthusiasts and supporters with an international reach Online. Riverdale ArtWalk Online is the place to find the event map, artist profiles & stores and event calendar including in-person and virtual activities. LEARN MORE: DIRECTIONS: Get Directions:
Artists' Network
Artists' Network
Artists' Network
Artists' Network

About the application

Riverdale ArtWalk - Jimmie Simpson ParkSAT & SUNJUNE 18 & 1911:00 AM – 6:00 PMPLUS ONLINESAT, June 18: 9:00 AM – Sunday, June 26, 6:00 PMThis year’s exhibition will be a hybrid event of in-person and online.Riverdale ArtWalk is a two-day, public fine art exhibition showcasing established and emerging artists in Jimmie Simpson Park part of the flourishing Queen East arts district, as well as an 9 day online show. One of Toronto’s premier outdoor art exhibitions, participating artists are selected through an anonymous jury process, allowing for an opportunity to participate in an outdoor art show that focuses SOLELY on fine art. Not only a top rated show for art lovers and collectors, it has consistently been rated by local artists as one of the best organized shows in Toronto. With our intensive orientation session before the show and strong artists support, 96% of RAW artists indicated overall communications “Best Ever” or “Better than Average”, You don’t want to miss this show!Please note: Due to Covid-19 protocols, there will be NO indoor spaces available for the Riverdale ArtWalk.Riverdale ArtWalk Online will once again be hosted on the Eventeny platform. This will be the home to find our event map, artist profiles & stores and event calendar including in-person and virtual activities. All artists must have a Stripe account for the ONLINE store. For those artists participating in the in-person show, you will be able to turn off sales on your online show during live show hours. Please read our exhibition guidelines in detail before applying. The submission must be completed in full, including the payment of submission fee, to be considered.Learn more at https://www.artistsnetwork.ca/riverdale-artwalk-august/

Terms & Conditions

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING PAYMENTS, DEADLINES AND CANCELLATIONS:- Please make note of when payments are due (see Important Dates) Failure to pay by the deadlines outlined will result in your spot being forfeited. Your submission and participation will be deemed cancelled and we will contact the next artist on the Wait List. No exceptions.- If for any reason the in-person show is cancelled, you agree to participate in the online show and pay the online participation fee of $125 (Member) and $175 (Non-member) plus HST. The balance of your participation fee paid will be reimbursed.- In order to qualify for the membership rate, you need to be a member AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. No exceptions.- Artist must sign and return participation contract and waiver (sent with acceptance notification) to participate in ArtWalk. LEARN MORE at https://www.artistsnetwork.ca/riverdale-artwalk-june/CRITERIA:Please note that this is a Fine Art Show. One of the reasons that artists like participating in the Artists’ Network outdoor shows is that we are strict with regards to only accepting Fine Art. Over the years, technology and processes have changed and we have been asked by the artist community to outline our criteria. This is not intended to limit anyone’s ability to show and sell their work, only to ensure that the high standard of art showcased by all artists is what you expect. Exhibited work must be consistent with the images submitted by the artist and must conform to the event guidelines.All decisions on the suitability of art to be displayed made by the Artists’ Network or its representatives are final. The accepted artists are expected to co-operate fully with the Network. Exhibitors will be monitored by the Artists’ Network and its representatives and we reserve the right to remove any questionable or non-approved art from the show. Any artist who violates the rules, is uncooperative or who demonstrate abusive behaviour may be asked to leave the show and will forfeit their right to participate in any future shows.All work must be original and executed by the accepted artist. No functional art; mugs, bowls, posters, pillows, books, jewellery, T-shirts or other clothing or home décor is permitted.Photographs and digital works must be signed by the artist and appropriately numbered indicating a limited number of prints of no more than 100. Only two version of each image may be displayed at a time.IN-PERSON- Reproductions of non-photographic or digital work (ie – reproductions or prints of original paintings) may occupy a maximum of 15% of booth area (approximately ½ wall). They are to be numbered and labelled as reproductions. Open Editions (not numbered) are permitted; however only 1 version of each reproduction may be shown at a time. Notecards may be shown in multiples and are included within the 15% limitation.- Artists are permitted to have non-conforming work in a portfolio to show to prospective buyers.ONLINE- You may include up to 30 pieces of art in the store.- Prints can be sold, but limited to 20% of items displayed and sold in your store. (ie 30 pieces in your store – 6 can be prints). Only one print of the same image can be displayed at any time in your online store. The store will enable you to sell multiples of the same print by indicating the number available.- Artists are responsible for uploading their profile and art into their online storefront- Artists are for responsible for managing all inventory and sales, communication with the client, set shipping and handling fees and for all shipping/delivery to the client.- Managing your Eventeny Profile is the artists responsibility. Once the show closes artists must “unpublish” each product/artwork in their profile or “remove” the product. Once an event closes, no one can access your profile by visiting the ArtWalk event site. However, even if the event is closed, if someone has your person profile/store link, they can still access your profile and store and click on and purchase any product you have listed that you do not ‘unpublish’ or ‘remove’.IMAGE USE: By completing this submission you are giving the Artists' Network permission to use your images for marketing and promotion.IMPORTANT DATESMonday, February 7, 2022: Early Bird DeadlineMonday, March 21, 2022: Applications closeMonday, April 18, 2022: Notice of Acceptance and Wait ListFriday, April 29, 2022: Payment to confirm participation due $125 (Member) OR $175 (Non-Member)Wednesday, May 11, 2022: Zoom Orientation (to be confirmed)Friday, May 13, 2022: In-Person balance payment due (fee less deposit)Friday, May 13, 2022: Signed contract and waiver due

Prices

Application fees CAD 57 Non-refundable $50 + HST = $56.50
2021 Best In Show - Award Winner Fee Waived SOLD OUT Non-refundable

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Indicate if you are an Artists' Network Member
  • Indicate if you are submitting for IN-PERSON (includes online participation) or ONLINE ONLY
  • Art Category
  • Artists' Statement
  • Optional - Short Artist Statement - for promotional use only
  • Booth Request

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 6
  • IMPORTANT! Please be sure you follow submission requirements. Failure to do so may result in a forfeited submission. YOU MUST FILL IN THE "INFO" FOR EACH IMAGE SUBMITTED... THIS INFORMS JURORS! After uploading image, click on the "add info" tab under the image and fill in details -- Notes: 1) Measurement: must be in INCHES 2) Description - not needed, please do not complete. FILE FORMAT ACCEPTED: .jpg, .png, 5Mb maximum, recommend 1400px on smallest side, 72 DPI. FILES NAMING: Please begin your file name with your artist name: "FirstnameLastname_1" (Example: SarahTest_1.jpg) One image may be a close-up if you believe that it will help the jury better review and understand your work. Please note that it is a close-up as part of the image title: "FirstnameLastname_Close-up" The ArtWalk is juried by arts professionals. They are looking for a consistent theme to the work, originality, and quality. Submitted images must be clear, sharp, and representative of what you will exhibit; rejected submissions are often due to poor quality images or photographs that have other elements (walls, frames) in the submission photo. The images you submit may also be used for all marketing and promotion.
Riverdale ArtWalk -  2022 SUBMISSION
Riverdale ArtWalk - 2022 SUBMISSION
Riverdale ArtWalk - 2022
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