Each year a series of Juried Art Shows take place in the six regions of Manitoba (the Central, Eastman, Interlake, Norman, Parkland. and Westman Regions). These exhibitions are organized locally and open to all artists in the area. The exhibition juries are made up of professional Manitoba artists and the jury process is funded by the Manitoba Arts Council.
Artists in rural Manitoba are often isolated from each other and from the wider art world. They often have limited access to development opportunities and professional feedback on their work. These exhibitions are a welcome opportunity for the artists to have there work seen in their local communities as well a chance to have their work seen and critiqued at a professional level.
Additional services in the exhibition host communities are also often available in connection with the Art Shows, including presentations and workshops by the jury artists. Prize winning works from the Regional Juried Art Shows are selected each year for Manitoba Art Network’s Rural & Northern Art Show in Winnipeg.
Entry Guidelines:
- Return the form (found here) along with the entry fee ($10/piece) and bio by March 30/13, to Portage and District Arts Council, 11 2nd Ave NE, Portage La Prairie, MB, R1N 1R8
- All work must be an original concept (no copyrighted material, no copies, kits or patterns) and completed since April 2012. Eligible work includes visual arts, photography, fiber arts, wood carving, pottery, stained glass, etc.
- Please provide a brief biography (75 words or less) with your entry form. Longer bios may be edited by the committee. An Exhibit Program, including biographies and a listing of the artwork, will be prepared based on information received by MARCH 30, 2013. Late entries may not be included in the program.
- Work must be packaged suitably for transport by car. Artwork dropped off at a depot may not be larger than 40” x 40”, including packaging. Larger pieces must be delivered directly to Portage and District Arts Council on APRIL 27, 2013 between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Organizers are not liable for breakage or damage due to inadequate packing.
