Art For All Canada Art Show at CNE 2010 Application to Exhibit
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Read
the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
and Terms
and Conditions. Go to Application
Form below.
What is this Art Show called? It is called "Art For
All Canada at CNE 2010"
Where is this Art Show? AFAC indoor Art Show at the Arts
and Crafts building, CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) Exhibition
Place, Toronto.
When is it and for how long? It runs 18 days from 20th
August to 6th September 2010.
Is this art show juried?
We believe that beauty, and therefore art, is very much in the eye
of the beholder. However, we will ask you for the address of a
website where our panel can view your work online. If you do not have
a website, then we will request electronic images of your work to be
sent to us for review.
What kind of art can I display? This is an art show for
paintings,drawings and photographs but it may be possible to display
non-paintings. Contact AFAC Management to discuss displaying
sculpture or other 3-D works.
Does my work need to be framed? Yes. If this is not
practical, call AFAC Management to discuss.
Can I just display my work for a few days? No. Artists have
to leave their work in the show for the whole 18 days.
Where will my art be in the show? The location of art in
the show will be decided by AFAC Management.
How much space per artist? Each artist will have either 18
square feet (approximately) to display their work; this includes
space around each work. AFAC Management will determine shape of your
space. For example, you might want to display one large
painting measuring 6 feet by 3 feet; or two medium sized measuring 3
feet by 3 feet; or 4 works measuring 3 feet by 18 inches or 8 works
measuring 18 inches by 18 inches OR a mixture of different sizes
depending on how much space you want to have between each work.
Can I have more space to display my work? Artists may have
the opportunity to a second unit of space (making 36 square feet) if
space is available. The cost would be $540. Artists who pay for
double space may, if they wish, have a second demo day (but do not
have to).
Can I share my space with another artist? You may do so
although you provided you tell AFAC who the other artist is (at the
time of deciding to share).
When is the deadline to apply? June 30th or when the space
is all booked, whichever comes first. Early booking means a better
choice of booth demo dates. Please be aware that deadline falls when
the space is all booked and that may be much sooner than end of June.
How do I identify my art? Each piece of your art must be
labeled with the name of the art, the name, phone number and / or web
site of the artist. You must send this information to AFAC before the
Art Show so that labels can be prepared for each piece of art.
When do I bring the paintings in? Art will be received
during the "move-in" days before the Art Show. AFAC
Management will let you know on which day to deliver your art.
Who hangs the art? AFAC staff / volunteers will label and
hang the art.
How will art be hung and fastened? Art pieces will be
fastened to wall board with chains / S-hooks and plastic locking
ties. All reasonable steps will be taken to prevent theft or damage
but participating artists must sign a loss / damage waiver and may
want to insure pieces that are highly valued.
Should I insure my art? We recommend that you talk to your
insurance about insuring your art if you consider it to be
particularly valuable.
Will there be security on site? Yes, security guards patrol
the show during the day and overnight. However, artists must sign a
loss / damage waiver and may want to insure pieces that are highly valued.
Will there be someone on the booth to "keep an eye on things"?
There will always be at least one artist on the booth at all times.
When do I attend the Art Show Booth? You can choose the
half day you attend the booth (6 hours from 10am-4pm OR 4pm-10pm) as
soon as you book and pay for your space. The earlier you book the
better the choice of dates you will have.
What do I have to do when I am attending the booth for my one
half day? Remain on the booth and show visitors what you do as an
artist - a technique perhaps - or continue working on an existing
work-in-progress. Try to interact with visitors and be willing to
answer their questions or make a note of them and forward them to
AFAC Management (who will be on the booth from time to time).
How many artists demonstrate at the same time? Only one at
a time.
Do I get a free pass to enter the CNE for my booth demo day? Yes.
Do I get a free parking pass for the CNE for my booth demo day? Yes.
Are there any price caps or can I decide on my own prices for
my art? You should price your art at whatever price you think is
best that will sell. Remember, you can afford to keep your pices
LOWER than in other galleries because you do NOT need to cover the
cost of paying sales commissions - since AFAC does NOT charge sales
commissions to artists - or ANY kind of commissions. Nice.
How do I transact a sale with interested buyers?
When you receive phone calls / email from interested buyers who
have noted your contact information at the art show, simply negotiate
the sale with them as you would with any buyer whether over the
phone, by email or in person. Selling over the phone or by email
using a web site as a brochure or catalog may not be the strongest
strategy but it is a popular and growing method of transacting sales
and purchases for all kings of things, including art.
If you prefer, or believe it necessary, to do business in person,
invite buyers to visit your studio or go visit them. Bring a
portfolio of your work to them when you arrange to meet them to
discuss the sale of (or hand over) the art that they want to buy.
Request payment however you decide to accept it - by cash, money
order, cheque, Paypal processing of credit cards. Paypal is popular -
if you do not have one, consider setting up a Paypal account to
receive payment by Paypal account holders or by any credit card
(Paypal preocesses any credit card, too). However you decide to
accept payment, make sure that it clears the bank before you hand
over your art to the buyer.
Please remember that you deliver the art to the show BEFORE the
art show begins on August 20th. You pick it up AFTER the Art Show in
September 6th. As is standard practice in almost all art shows, you
cannot take any art out of the art show during the dates of the show.
This is not a problem for most people, after all, lots of people buy
complimentary items to decorate their homes (like furniture) which
are delivered to, or collected by, the buyer after the show.
Do you have any other questions not addressed here? Email
your question to alwyn@artforallcanada.org or call 416-756-1461
TERMS and CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT between Applicant (Exhibitor) and Art For All Canada,Inc (Event Management).
1. AGREEMENT: This Agreement,
properly executed by Applicant (Exhibitor) shall, together with
written acceptance by Event Management, constitute a valid and
binding contract, allowing participation in this event.
2. NO CHARGE SERVICES: a) booth
carpeting; b) electricity supply; c) daily aisle, corridor and
washroom cleaning; and d) garbage removal after the event.
3. PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS and
CANCELLATION CHARGES:
Cancellation by Exhibitor: The
Exhibitor shall be responsible for 100% of the total cost if they
cancel at any time after their application is accepted. Management
will not cancel space rented unless the Sponsor / Exhibitor cancels
participation booking in writing.
Cancellation by Event Management:
Event Management reserves the
right to cancel sponsorship / space should payment not be received
from the Sponsor within the prescribed time frame. If Event
Management should be prevented from holding the Event by any cause
beyond its control or if it cannot permit the Sponsor / Exhibitor to
occupy his rented space due to circumstances including, but not
limited to: strike, fire, civil disobedience, inclement weather,
lockout, acts of God, the Event Management will refund to the
Exhibitor the amount paid by him/her less a proportionate share in
relation to the other Exhibitors, of the total Event expenses
incurred by Event Management to that date and the Event Management
shall have no further obligation or liability to the Sponsor / Exhibitor.
4. LOSS OR DAMAGE: The Exhibitor
will be liable for and will hold harmless from any loss or damage
whatsoever occurring to or suffered by any person or company,
including without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
Exhibitor, other Exhibitors, Event Management, the owners of the
Event building and their respective agents, servants and employees
and members of the public attending the Event, either (a) on the said
space of or (b) elsewhere. Event management shall not be responsible
for loss or damage to persons, exhibits or decorations by fire,
theft, or any other cause while in the Event building. Protection of
Building Property: nothing shall be pasted on, tacked, nailed,
screwed or otherwise attached to columns, walls, floors or other
parts of the building or furniture. Exhibitors violating this
regulation are expressly bound, at their expense, to repair any such
damage which they may cause.
5. DEMONSTRATIONS: No
demonstrations or solicitations shall be permitted outside the
Exhibitor's assigned space, and no signs or placards may be displayed
on persons or otherwise outside the assigned exhibit spaces.
6. COMPLIANCE: The Sponsor /
Exhibitor assumes all responsibility for compliance with all
pertinent ordinances regulations and codes of duly authorized local,
provincial and federal governing bodies concerning fire, safety and
health, together with the rules and regulations of the operators and
/ or owners of property where the Event is held.
7. OBJECTIONABLE CONDUCT:
Management reserves the right at any time to reject, prohibit or
remove exhibits or any part thereof and to expel exhibitors generally
from the exhibits or the operation of exhibits, which may be
objectionable to the participants and the Management. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, this paragraph applies to
persons conduct or printed matter which may affect the Show generally.
8. SUBLET: Under no circumstances
shall space be sublet without written permission of Management.
9. REMOVAL OF EXHIBIT: The
Exhibitor agrees to remove his exhibit equipment from the Show
building by the time and date advised by Event Management and that no
displays may be dismantled or goods removed during Event hours.
10. MANAGEMENT: The Exhibitor
further agrees that the rules, regulations and conditions of Event
Management (AFAC / Art For All Canada, Inc.) are made a part of this
contract and that said Exhibitor agrees to be bound by each and all
of these rules and regulations, and that the Event Management shall
have the full powers to interpret, amend and enforce all rules and
regulations in the best interests of the Event.
EVENT MANAGEMENT Address:
Art For All Canada, Inc. (AFAC)
32 Wellesbourne Cresent, Suite C10
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2H 1Y7
How do I book my space in AFAC Art
Show CNE 2010? (see Application Form below)
CHECK the BOX for the amount of space you would like to have (1
SINGLE space = 18sq. ft.For $270; OR DOUBLE = 36 sq ft. for $540);
ENTER: Your name; email address; and phone number.
CHECK the BOX for Preferred method of payment: cheque or Paypal /
credit card.
ENTER: the amount that you agree to pay.
After payment is received you will be contacted regarding:
Preferred date(s) to attend booth 20th August - 6th September and
preferred time(s) to attend booth (10-4pm OR 4pm-10pm).
The earlier you book and pay, the sooner you can choose your date(s).
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