Call for Submission
Craft in Colour: Manitoba Craft Council’s Member Show 2023

Submission Deadline: December 6th, 2022
Show Run: January 6th – February 23rd, 2023
Opening Reception: January 13th, 2023

The theme for the 2023 Manitoba Craft Council Member Show is Craft in Colour! Show us how you express yourself and experiment with colour by submitting to this non-juried show. All Manitoba Craft Council members are welcome to submit recent works in craft, and all submissions will be accepted.

Want to become a member? Find information about membership HERE!

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; it may be functional, decorative, or conceptual
-all craft-based media and techniques are welcome (eg. ceramics, textiles, wood, metal, glass, jewellery, paper, printmaking etc.)
– Please do not submit non-craft items such as: paintings, drawings, photography
-in order to include as many pieces as possible, please submit work that has dimensions no greater than 60 x 60 x 60 cm (24” x 24” x 24”) and 6 lbs max. Most works will be installed on the wall, with free-standing 3-dimensional works on Floating shelves or plinths.

Submit your work through the Google Form HERE.

Deadlines:
– Submission Form: December 6th, 2022 at Midnight
– Drop off:
December 14-17th, 2022 1-4pm
December 21-23rd, 2022 1-4pm
*Please directly contact the MCC if drop-off times are incompatible
– Pick up: March 1st onwards Wed-Sat 12-4pm

Terms:
-artists/craftspeople will receive a 60% commission for work sold during the exhibition. Please ensure prices given are adjusted accordingly. Artists may mark works as not for sale.
-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.

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 for the show will be sent to all participating artists.

If you have any questions about he application process please contact [email protected]