Nov 2024 Member Theme Show Application Form

Member Theme Show Application Form

Members of Visual Arts Mississauga (VAM) at Riverwood are invited to participate in our Member Theme Shows. Each exhibit gives emerging and established VAM artists, the opportunity to exhibit their work.
Needle & Thread
November 25 - December 15

We invite artists to share artwork exploring the ideas that represent Needle & Thread. When you read this theme, are you thinking of work crafted by hands? traditional concepts or conceptual? textiles or sewing? ideas of assembing or healing? Are you inspired to explore concepts like male & female, man-made & organic, and industry & nature? We can't wait to see what you create!

Submissions due Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Pay by e-transfer at accounting@visualartsmississauga.com or by phone at 905-277-4313, daily 9am-4pm
Artwork drop off: Wednesday, November 20 - Sunday, November 24
Exhibition dates: November 25 - December 15
Artwork pick up: Monday, December 15 - Friday, December 20

One entry per artists per exhibition
Terms of Entry
- Adult members (18 years +) may enter one piece only in each exhibit.
- The work must be original and recent (completed within 2 years of exhibition date).
- Submissions must be 2-dimensional.
- Maximum size is (20 x 24 inches). NOTE: 24 inches is the maximum height per piece.
- A 10% administration fee will apply to sales processed by VAM. Sales can only be processed used during administrative office hours, Monday-Friday from 9 am-4:30 pm, Saturday and Sundays from 10 am-4 pm.
- Visual Arts Mississauga (VAM) is registered with CRA for HST and is obligated to charge HST when applicable. HST will be added on all Art Sales managed through VAM as an “Agent”, including the commissions noted above.*
- When the “Vendor” or Artist is registered for HST, please provide your HST number on the attached form. VAM will submit all HST received on the sale to the Vendor. The Vendor will then remit this HST to CRA.*
- When the “Vendor” or Artist is not obligated to register for HST, VAM is required to remit all HST received on the sale of Artwork/Product to CRA.*
- An e-transfer for the sales processed minus 10% will be issued to the artist within three weeks of the exhibition.
- VAM does not take commission for artwork sold.
- At intake upon delivery, each piece must be exhibition-ready and properly wired by the artist (wiring must be attached) or have d-rings or eye-hooks attached. Works with poor wiring, or fauly hooks will not be accepted.
- VAM at Riverwood reserves the right to decline a submission deemed unsuitable for the exhibit: this includes work not dry; insecurely or improperly framed; work created with assistance, reproductions, or copies of another’s artwork (including instructor’s demos), works that are hateful, violent, or disrespectful and works inappropriate for our mixed-aged viewers.
- VAM at Riverwood will not be responsible for works during drop off, pick up, or those left after the pick-up date.
- All member artists must pay the entry fee to have a complete application. Payment can be made on the online or by phone 905-277-4313.
The Exhibits will be on display in The VAM Gallery for the duration of the show. For more information, please contact exhibits@visualartsmississauga.com

Entry Fee for each exhibit is $15 + HST per entry.

*new term of entry in 2024
Name*

First NameLast Name
Membership Number
Only active memberships will be accepted.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Title of Piece*
Medium*
Dimensions in inches (H x W)*
Value*
For insurance purposes, value or price must be listed. This applies to artwork that is listed as not for sale.
For Sale?*

YesNo
Artwork sales*

I Agree to using VAM as a third party “Agent” for the sale of any Art/Product I have listed for sale at the VAM studio/gallery.I do not want to use VAM as a third party “Agent” for sale of any Art/Product I have listed for sale at the VAM studio/gallery.
If you agree to using VAM as an "Agent" to sell artwork for sale in the VAM Gallery, please include your HST number. If you do not have an HST number, please type N/A*
If you do not agree to using VAM as a third party "Agent" to sell artwork for sale, please provide an email to be contacted at when there are art sale inquiries from visitors/clients/buyers. If the artwork is not for sale, please type N/A*
Please attach image of artwork. File name must be named as follows: Last Name, First Name, Artwork Title, Medium.*

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Submission Fee*

I will make my payment of $16.95 by e-transfer by Nov 20th to accounting@visualartsmississauga.comI will pay $16.95 by credit card through this form

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Member Theme Show Application Form

Terms of Entry