“Adulthood is like looking both ways before you cross the street and then getting hit by an airplane.”
Twenty-Something: Call for Submissions
Twenty-Something (July 13 to July 31, 2022) explores the transitional years from childhood to adulthood: the twenties. This exhibition will give a voice to the current challenges that young adults face right here, right now.
In an age where everything is being questioned; gender and sexuality, family dynamics, self-identity, relationship expectations, religion, politics, careers, lifestyle, and even geography; there is an incredible amount of room for interpretation and freedom within this exhibition. The most important thing is that the art reflects each artist’s thoughts and feelings on growing up in this time of great societal change. It can be about the world at large, or about your own experiences, as long as it reflects you and your perspective.
Submission Deadline: June 12, 11: 59 PM
The exhibition will be held in the North Gallery and Online from July 13 to 31, 2022
Submission Fee: $20 + HST for one work; $35 + HST for two works.
Artists who wish to apply must be between the ages of 20 and 29 and are encouraged to submit up to two pieces in any variety of medium or technique, with a maximum width of 40 inches for works hanging in the gallery / no size limit for online. Each artist is asked to include an artist statement (up to 200 words) explaining the inspiration behind the artwork and how it relates to the themes of the show. This will be included in a downloadable PDF catalogue available through the website.
Applicants must be able to drop off their artwork themselves to Propeller if they want to be considered for the in-person show. Artists may choose to apply for the online exhibition only. Depending on the number of submissions and factoring in the size of the gallery, not all applicants may be selected for the in-gallery exhibition.
Important Dates:
- Online Submission deadline: Sunday, June 12th, 2022 11:59 pm
- Notification date to selected artists: Sunday, June 19th, 2022
- Drop off dates for selected works: Sunday, July 10, 2022, 5-7 pm or Monday, July 11, 10 am-12 pm
- Unsold artworks will need to be picked up from the Gallery at the close of the exhibition on Sunday, July 31st, between 5 -7 pm.
- Works will be available for sale in Propeller’s Online Store: July 13- October 12, 2022
- Opening reception: TBD
Additional Information:
We reserve the right to select those works that best embody the submission requirements and professional standards of Propeller Art Gallery. Submission fees will not be refunded.
Artworks listed for sale must be exclusive to Propeller for the duration of the exhibition and the extended online shop period. Artists can elect to have works marked Not for Sale (NFS) at the beginning of the exhibition. If any work listed for sale is sold during the duration of the exhibition and the extended online shop period, whether through Propeller or independently by the artist, the commission must be paid to Propeller.
Shipping fees are not included in the price of the artwork. Buyers can pick up the artwork from the Gallery at the close of the exhibition. If a work sells in the gallery, Propeller will handle shipping arrangements, at the cost of the buyer. For online sales, the artist is responsible for packaging and shipping the artwork, at the cost of the buyer.
Commission:
- Non-members: 25% commission will be collected on any work sold as a result of this exhibition for non-members.
- Members: 20% commission will be collected for any work sold for Propeller members.
By submitting, you agree to allow us to use your submission material, without compensation, in any catalogue/publication of this exhibition.
Call requirements:
- Artists must be between 20 – 29 years of age.
- Works available for sale should be ready to hang or display on plinths.
- Two works maximum per artist.
- Maximum width of 40″ for works to be hung. Maximum diameter of 18″ and weight of 40 lbs for sculptures.
- Submission Fee: $20 + HST for one work; $35 + HST for two works.
- Submission fees are displayed in Canadian dollars.
- Participating Artists will be notified by email by June 19th, 2022 and given further instructions.
Organizers: Serena Kobayashi-LeBel, Frances Patella
Jurors: Frances Patella, Doris Purchase, Susan Freypons
Please complete this online form to submit your work
Please use proper capitalization. Do not turn on cap locks. Do not use ” symbols in fields. This will save organizers considerable time when creating the online gallery, shop, and catalogue. Thank you!
We encourage you to include an installation photo or alternate view of your artwork.
