OAA Juried Art Exhibition Entry Form

ENTRY DEADLINE: April 3rd, 2025 | SHOW DATES: May 1st to May 18th, 2025

Opening Reception and Awards Thursday May 1st , 6 - 9 p.m.

Open to OAA Inc. Members & residents of Durham Region

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
72 Queen Street, Civic Centre
Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 3Z3

Joan Moss – Chair | Joanmoss247@yahoo.ca | 905.723.5744

Sections with * must be completed.

Please make your cheque payable to: Oshawa Art Association Inc.

Mail to: 

• Joan Moss
  OAA Inc. Juried Exhibition
  45 Blue Water Avenue
  Lindsay, ON K9V 0K6

Or eTransfer to: oshawa.art.association@gmail.com

Accepted Media include: Acrylic, gouache, graphite, mixed media, oil, pastel, pencil, sculptures, three dimensional, scratchboard, watercolour and multi-media panels. Fiber (No more than 50% needlework).
Multiple panels are considered one piece of art, and must altogether be within the dimensional limits.)

NO PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NO COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ~ only Original prints.

NO DIGITAL ART WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

• All paintings must be suitably framed with the appropriate hardware using “D” rings (no saw hooks or screw eyes), taut wire of sufficient gauge for the weight of the artwork, and placed not more than 1/3 from the top of the frame. Those without the proper hardware will be ineligible for entry.
• All paintings must be thoroughly dry. Canvases, or wooden panels are acceptable without a frame, if all visible edges are painted or finished.
• Only original prints will be submitted.
• Proper identification labels must be placed securely on the back of each artwork, or on the base of each sculpture, showing Artist's name, phone#, Title of Artwork, Category, Medium, Price or NFS. Please use the attached identification labels - No substitutes please.
• Accepted art shall remain throughout the entire duration of the O.A.A. Inc. Juried Show; even when sold. A 10% commission will be charged on all sales.
• All sales must go through the OAA.
• ENTRY CHANGES AND SUBSTITUTIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
• Limit of two entries per artist.
• The entry fee is non-refundable. No postdated cheques. Entrants must be members of the Oshawa Art Association Inc., or reside within the Durham Region of Ontario.
• A maximum framed canvas size of 5' x 5' (1.5m x 1.5m), and a maximum weight of 60 lbs (27 kg).
• All sculpture pieces must be self-standing/self-supporting, and easily moved. 
• If any piece is heavy, please make contact with the OAA Inc. Chair for arrangements.

• All Jurors' decisions are final.

• The Oshawa Art Association Inc Juried show committee reserved the right to refuse any work of art which may offend the general public.

ARTIST'S AGREEMENT

• I certify the proposed entries are original works of art and meet the criteria outlined in The Oshawa Art Association Inc. Juried Art Exhibition Regulations.
• I have read the entry conditions of The Oshawa Art Association Inc. Juried Art Exhibition and accept the terms and condition of entry.
• I hereby indemnify The Oshawa Art Association Inc. and all volunteers, and waive from any and all actions, claims and demands for damages, loss or injury arising during the time of this Exhibition, which may have been sustained by the participant named and/or their artwork.
• I give my permission for photos of myself and my work to be released for media purposes.

PLEASE NOTE

• The artist is responsible for transporting artwork to and from the exhibition.
• Art shall be delivered in person by the artist or designate.
• The Gallery will not accept them from a delivery service.
• All art must be picked up on the dates and at the times listed. If unable to pick-up your artwork, please make arrangements to have it collected and signed for, by an authorized third party.
• The artist is responsible for providing adequate insurance protection.

DELIVERY AND PICK-UP OF ARTWORK

• Delivery of Artwork will be accepted at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery on
  Thursday April 24th, 2025 from 4 to 8 pm
• All Artists with accepted pieces of artwork will be notified by phone on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 between 5 to 9 pm
• Pick up of Declined Artwork. If you do not hear from us, please collect your Artwork Sunday, April 27th 2025, between 1 to  3 pm
• Pick up of Exhibited Artworks Sunday, May 18th, 2025 between 4:00 to 5:30 pm