For the Love of Craft
Manitoba Craft Council’s 2019 Member Exhibition and Sale of Contemporary Craft
January 4 – February 23, 2019
Opening reception: Friday, January 11, 2019, 7 – 9 pm
Open First Fridays in the Exchange, January 4 + February 1, 5 – 9 pm
C2 Centre for Craft
1 – 329 Cumberland Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3B 1T2
Wednesday to Saturday, 12 – 4 pm
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Deadline to submit work: December 20, 2018
We encourage all MCC members
-our founders and the newly minted –
-senior and emerging craftspeople –
-traditional and leading edge-
– all craft media –
to submit work and join us in celebrating
Craft and the Community that is passionate about it!
Eligibility:
-open to all current Manitoba Craft Council members
-one piece of recent work, made in the last three years, may be submitted
-work must be of original design; may be functional, decorative, or conceptual
-all craft-based media are welcome (eg. ceramics, textiles, wood, metal, glass, jewellery, paper, etc.)
-in order to include as many pieces as possible, please submit work that has dimensions no greater than 30 x 30 x 30 cm and 6 lbs max. Most works will be installed on the wall, with free-standing 3-dimensional works on floating shelves.
Terms:
-artists/craftspeople will receive a 60% commission for work sold during the exhibition
-all work will remain on display for the full duration of the show. Work that is sold will be picked up by buyers at the exhibition’s end. All unsold work will be picked up by the artist at the exhibition’s end.
-no need to notify the MCC office in advance of your intention to submit… just bring your work and filled in form to C2 during the artwork drop-off dates/times listed on the following page.
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.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Art work drop off: Dec 5-20, 2018
Wednesday-Saturday, 12 – 4 pm
C2 Centre for Craft
1 – 329 Cumberland Avenue
When dropping off your work, ensure that:
-your submission form is thoroughly filled in
-your work is ready to install on the wall or small shelf
-your piece is labeled with your name and title
We will not be able to accept any work after Thursday, December 20, 2018, 4 pm.
January 4 – February 23, 2019: Exhibition Runs
C2 Centre for Craft
Wednesday to Saturday, 12 – 4 pm
Gallery open First Fridays in January and February, 5-9 pm
Opening Reception: Friday, January 11, 2019
7 – 9 pm
7:30 pm: Greetings from MCC and presentation of MCC Bursary Award
As always, we welcome all participating craft artists to bring dainties or hors d’oeuvres to share!
February 25, 12-5 pm: Unsold artwork pick up
Unsold/NFS work should be picked up from C2 Centre for Craft on the de-installation day, Monday, February 25, 12-5 pm (preferred) or during the week of February 27-March 2, 2019, (Wed-Sat) 12 – 4 pm. Artists whose work has sold will be notified in advance.
Questions?
Please feel free to email [email protected] with any questions.
