For the Love of Craft
A Celebration of Craft and the Community that is passionate about it!
Exhibition Runs:
January 27 – February 24, 2018
Opening reception: First Friday, February 2, 2018, 7 – 9 pm
C2 Centre for Craft
1 – 329 Cumberland Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3B 1T2
Wednesday to Saturday, 12 – 4 pm
All current Manitoba Craft Council members are invited to submit 1 piece of recent work for the annual open Exhibition and Sale of Contemporary Craft. Original work (functional, decorative, conceptual) in any craft-based media are welcome. Space may limit our ability to exhibit large pieces – as always, we will do our best to display all work submitted. All work sold during the course of the exhibition will be subject to a 40% commission taken by C2 Centre for Craft. C2 Centre for Craft will be responsible for brokering all sales during this exhibition and sale. Exhibiting artists/craftspeople agree to have their work on display for the full duration of the show.
How to apply:
Please submit the following to [email protected] with subject line: Member Show Application, Name.
- Name
- Contact information (mailing address, phone, email)
- Title of piece (EXACTLY how you would like it to appear)
- Medium
- Size
- Price or NFS
- Specific install requests
- Image of the work (optional) to be used in promotion
Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please ensure you provide all of the information requested.
Space may limit our ability to display all work, particularly oversize work.
Application Deadline: January 8, 2018
IMPORTANT DATES:
Submission Deadline: Monday, January 8
Artwork drop off : Saturday January 20 + Wednesday, January 24
12 – 4 pm
Location: C2 Centre for Craft
1 – 329 Cumberland Avenue
If you are unable to make it during these hours, please contact Jessica Hodgson at info@localhost:8888 or (204) 615-3951 to arrange an alternate drop off time.
Work must arrive ready to install. Work will not be displayed if inadequately prepped.
Please label your piece with name and title at drop off.
Space may limit our ability to display all work, particularly oversize work.
We will not be able to accept any work after this period.
January 27 – February 24: Exhibition Runs
C2 Centre for Craft
Wednesday to Saturday, 12 – 4 pm
Friday February 2: Opening Reception
7 – 9 pm
7:30 pm: Greetings from MCC and presentation of MCC Bursary Award
8 pm: Experience and Craft Raffle Draw
Monday February 26: Take down and work pick up
Unsold/NFS work must be picked up from C2 Centre for Craft on Monday February 26th from 9 – 4 pm. Artists are encouraged to arrive early to de-install and pack their own work. We have a quick transition to the next show and appreciate any assistance with take down.
For artists who cannot make it during these hours, please pick up during C2’s regular hours of Wednesday to Saturday 12 – 4 pm, or make alternate arrangement with Jessica at info@localhost:8888
Promotion
MCC will be promoting the exhibition through its media and social media networks. All participating artists are encouraged to promote the exhibition widely through their social media and personal networks as well. Digital promotional materials will be provided.
Questions?
Please feel free to email info@localhost:8888 with any questions or concerns.
Thank you!
Jessica Hodgson
Administrative and Programme Assistant
Manitoba Craft Council
1 – 329 Cumberland Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1T2
204.615.3951
info@localhost:8888
