Thursday, October 02, 2008

Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre

Deadline: Ongoing


Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre

Call for Artists
Haliburton, ON


Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre is seeking bodies of work that creatively explore rural Ontario themes using traditional and non-traditional materials. Selection is based on demonstrated quality, innovation, and excellence.

Professional exhibitions run for 5-7 weeks in the Highland Gallery (formerly the station's freight room). The Highland Gallery is 900 sq. ft., and is equipped with a digital projector and sound system. The floors are original (1878). Please contact the Gallery to request a floorplan and wall dimensions if required.

Your proposal will include:
• Artist Statement - Ideally, your statement will address a clear body of work that centres on a theme or question. Links between subject matter, your choice of medium and your philosophy should be highlighted.
• Current resume or CV
• 10-20 examples of recent artist's work, digital (PC compatible) or slides, labeled to correspond with support materials list
• Support materials list (title of each work, date, medium, price (if applicable) and size of work
• A paragraph describing how the artist might incorporate public or educational programming
• Self-addressed stamped envelope for return of results and materials.

To submit online please contact the Gallery in advance.

Send submissions by post to:
Laurie Jones, Executive Director
Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre
23 York Street, POB 912, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0

Visit website for complete details: http://railsendgallery.com


email: info@railsendgallery.com
telephone: 705-457-2330