Northumberland Hills Hospital Art Exhibit
Call for Painters and Photographers – November 9, 2022 to May 17, 2023
What is it? – A Spirit of the Hills art rotation at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg.
Exhibit Duration:
Nov 9, 2022 to May 17, 2023
Submission deadline: Sunday, October 29, 2022
Overview:
For the past several years Spirit of the Hills has been exhibiting the work of painters and photographers at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg. Normally work may be refreshed by the artist during the 6 month duration of the exhibit. However, during the pandemic that has not been possible unless a piece has sold and needs to be replaced. Details of art requirements are to be found in the Submission Form.
To date sales have occurred during each exhibit. Note that 10% of the sales commission goes to the hospital and 15% to Spirit of the Hills. There is no cost to the artist for participating in the exhibit.
New members and/or those new to the hospital venue are encouraged to submit work and will be given priority.
Submissions:
Please fill out the Submission Form below
The exhibit would be bi-annual. However, if so desired, participating painters and photographers may refresh their work more frequently, e.g. every 8 weeks or so during the 6 month long exhibit.
Questions about the show should be directed to vac@spiritofthehills.org
Organized by the Spirit of the Hills Visual Arts committee.
Participation criteria:
1. Ideally between 7 and 14 painters or photographers will be represented in the exhibit. Each artist can submit a maximum of 2 pieces..
2. Space is allotted on a first come basis with priority being given to first time exhibitors at the hospital providing the following criteria have been met.
3. Work must be original, complete, dry, appropriately framed or gallery wrapped and suitably wired to hang. The hospital uses a track hanging system (no nails) so art needs to have D hooks or some similar hardware that the hooks can fit through. Note that the system is also used at the Campbellford Library and Capers Restaurant.
4. Size: there is a minimum size requirement given the hanging system restrictions. Since only 14 works can be hung per show larger paintings and photographs will be given priority. The minimum framed width is 21 inches. There is no minimum height.
5. Insurance: each artist is responsible for insuring their work.
6. Commission: if a work sells the artist agrees to pay a 10% commission to the hospital and a 15% commission to Spirit of the Hills. Artists make arrangements to meet the buyer (usually at the hospital) and conduct the transaction. There is no cost for entering the show.
7. Replacement: If a piece sells it is incumbent upon the artist to replace the work with a piece of similar width to fit into the existing show.
8. All work needs to be dropped off at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
9. Artist’s Agreement: please read the Agreement between the Artist and Spirit of the Hills here or on the website. In place of a signature by selecting the “I agree” button below you are indicating that you have read and accept the terms of the Artist’s Agreement.
10. Artwork is curated for a cohesive exhibit.
Click Here to read Artist Agreement
Agreement Between Spirit of the Hills and Exhibiting Artist/Photographer
This Agreement is between Spirit of the Hills and the exhibiting artist (hereafter referred to as the “Artist”), whose work Spirit of the Hills has arranged to exhibit at the venue(s) selected on the Registration Form(s).
This Agreement commences with delivery of the work to the venue. The Artist agrees to deliver to Spirit of the Hills the items described on the accompanying Registration Form in a condition suitable for exhibition. In some locations, it may be the responsibility of Artist working in 3-D to provide display units for his or her work.
The Artist agrees to pick up his or her unsold works at the end of the exhibition. Please notify exhibition organizers if someone else will be picking up your work.
Both parties agree that the work will be offered for sale (unless indicated as Not for Sale) at the price stipulated by the Artist. Both parties agree that upon the sale of the work Spirit of the Hills, or other specified agent, will receive the stated commission on the sale price (before taxes) of each item sold. Commission for each event is stated in the Rules of Entry document. Payment will be remitted to the Artist as soon as possible after the end of the exhibition by Spirit of the Hills or other specified agent.
Both parties agree that neither Spirit of the Hills nor the display site will be held responsible for theft, damage, or any loss of value while the items are in their possession.
The Artist’s submission of the signed Registration Form will constitute acceptance of these terms.
Registration Form
You may submit just a maximum of 2 framed photographs (or gallery wrapped canvas), or 2 framed paintings (or gallery wrapped canvas) provided each has a minimum width of 21 inches. Please note: Artwork is curated for a cohesive exhibit.