Eligibility
The competition is open to all professional artists in Canada.
Artists may submit ONE work only in any two- or three-dimensional media. For two-dimensional media: one image per submission only. For 3D / sculptural pieces you may send two images, showing two different views.
Artwork previously exhibited in other OSA juried shows is not eligible.
Work must have been completed after January 1, 2019.
All works must be original art. Entries must not be copies or derivatives. Photography must be limited editions.
Only complete applications submitted on or before the deadline (midnight, Monday, March 15, 2021) will be considered. This includes application form, accompanying artist biography/statement (max 150 words), JPEG image of artwork and the application fee.
Image Requirements
NOTE: Images submitted must be of a professional standard. Admission images are what will be used for the actual exhibit. We reserve the right to reject images that do not meet the standard, which may then disqualify your application. Submission fee will not be refunded
Images must be no larger than 5 MB, in JPG/JPEG format
Maximum size: Images must be smaller than 5000x5000 pixels
Resolution: 72 dpi (note that 72 dpi will give excellent on-screen resolution, since we are not using these images to make prints)
Images must be cropped to the artwork edges. Show only the art; do not include frame or surrounding environment. Do not watermark your image.
Before you begin, you'll need to rename your file to help us identify them later and connect them to you. Your image must be labeled Your Initials (FirstLast), Artwork Title, Medium, Size (h x w inches) and price.
Some examples:
EC_RedCedar_44x27_oil_$5000.jpg
FP_LupinTears_photography_20x30_$600.jpg
PI_LeftHook_sculpture_8x6x13_$1850.jpg
Sales
20% commission will be charged to OSA members.
30% commission will be charged to all non-members.
Works which are not for sale must be marked NFS in the entry.
Please note: The OSA abides by an honour system. If the buyer goes directly to the artist, or if work is sold after the end of the show (up to the end of December, 2021), and the artist knows it to be as a result of the exposure from this show, we ask the artist and buyer to honour the commission structure indicated above.
Acceptances
Artwork will be juried online. The decision of the jury is final.
Acceptances will be sent by e-mail, Monday, May 3, 2021. NO RESULTS WILL BE GIVEN BY PHONE. Work selected for the exhibition must be as submitted for jurying, or it will be disqualified.
Juried artists are expected to share information about their piece and the exhibit on their own social media platforms, including a link to the online exhibition. Most especially in these unusual times, the success of an online show depends equally on each of us communicating with our own followers in order to generate maximum eyes on the show for everyone. The OSA will also place advertisements and use their own social platforms and mailing list to promote.
By submitting to this exhibition, you agree to allow reproduction of your digital files for educational, publicity and archival purposes, unless we are informed otherwise in writing. You also give us permission to communicate with you via e-mail about this and future events.