Submission Rules

METAL ARTS GUILD OF CANADA
“MAG 2067 - Crafting the Future”
Submission Requirements for MAG Members
Deadline for entries: Oct 9th, 2009
Exhibition: ARTA Gallery, Distillery District, Oct 31st to Nov 19th, 2009
Reception: Nov 7th, 5:00 to 7:00

Here in, METAL ARTS GUILD OF CANADA, shall be know as MAG
1. Entrants must be MAG members in good standing. Become a member here The submitted design(s) must be original, fabricated metal works reflecting the theme of the Exhibition; works must have been completed after May 2009.
2. Entrants may submit up to two (2) entries.
3. Entries must be available for exhibition from Oct 9th to Nov 21st, 2009.
4. You may register on-line at Show 2009. Each entry must be accompanied with the title of the piece, the title of the “Possible Future Option” and an artist’s statement, 150 words or less, explaining how the work reflects the theme of the exhibition. The statement should be clearly typewritten on a single sheet of paper that does not bear the entrants name or any other identifying marks. Entrants will also include an electronic version of the statement on a CD, (Rich Text or Word).
5. Artists whose pieces are accepted for the exhibition grant permission for their work to be photographed. By submitting work, the artist grants to the Metal Arts Guild of Canada the right to use such photographs for the purposes of promoting and publicizing the Exhibition and the Metal Arts Guild of Canada.
6. All designs must be reasonably priced and available for sale. In the event of sales, the Metal Arts Guild of Canada shall be entitled to a commission of 50%, (20% for MAG and 30% for Arta Gallery) of the retail price of each piece sold, all prices exclusive of sales taxes. MAG shall pay the artist for their sales within 30 days of the close of the Exhibition.
7. While on the gallery’s premises, MAG will NOT bear any responsibility for damage to the work or in the event of loss or theft; the artist shall be responsible to insure all works themselves.
Fee: $35.00 payable on-line via Pay Pal, cash or cheque made payable to MAG if submissions are hand-delivered. The fee is non-refundable. Do not send cash in the mail.

The opening reception is a costume party and participants and guests are invited to dress up in their favourite possible future.

Packaging Instructions:
Entries must be packed in a box with the artist’s contact information, artist’s statement about the work, CD of statement, entry fee or receipt if paid on-line and sufficient postage for return shipping. (Canada Post’s Website www.canadapost.ca offers shipping prices based on size, weight and distance. You may send stamps, pre-paid postage envelopes or cheques for return postage.) The box must be strong enough to withstand repeated mailings. Please include return shipping label. MAG accepts no responsibility for work damaged, improperly packed or lost during shipping to or from MAG. Insure as required. Arrangements are required for return hand pick up.
Deadlines:
Mailed or courier for delivery on or before Oct 9th, 2009. MAG is not responsible for late deliveries, please allow for shipping and delivery delays.
Metal Arts Guild of Canada, 88 Elm Grove Ave. Toronto, ON, M6K 2J3
Hand-deliver to MAG, 88 Elm Grove Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 2J3, before 5:00 PM on Friday, Oct 9th 2009.

For more information please contact Cheryl Fraser at show@metalartsguild.ca