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Submitting Artwork to Victoria Chapter Shows
In order to submit artwork to Victoria Chapter shows you must be a member in good standing of the FCA. That is, you must have paid your annual dues to both the Victoria Chapter and the national body. If you are unsure of your status with the Victoria Chapter, contact Barb Sapergia at sapergiab@shaw.ca. If you have questions about your status with the national body, contact them at fcaadmin@artists.ca.
Before the Show
The Call for Submissions, in addition to announcing the show, also provides important information on the size and number of pieces permitted by each artist; the rules related to previously shown work*; timeframes and important dates of the show; adjudication location, process and costs; and the deadline for submissions. Notification of Acceptance follows quickly, normally within a few days. Submissions that were not successful must be picked-up at the date and time that are indicated on the Submission Form.
Framing or matting your artwork may affect whether your artwork will be accepted in a show. See framing and matting standards.
*The rules related to ‘previously shown work’ govern the number of times a single piece of work can be submitted and accepted.
Framing or matting your artwork may affect whether your artwork will be accepted in a show. See framing and matting standards.
*The rules related to ‘previously shown work’ govern the number of times a single piece of work can be submitted and accepted.
During The Show
The Show Opening provides a focus for the presentation of awards and an opportunity for the public to meet the artists and view their work. Chapter members are expected, where possible, to contribute to the Opening by providing food and assisting with the set-up and take-down of the event. Depending on where the show is located, a gallery may ask members to take turns ‘sitting’ (volunteer supervision/sales etc.) for the show when there are no gallery staff in attendance.
It takes a substantial effort on the part of ALL members (whether they have art work accepted to the show or not) to make a show successful. Participation by all members at the opening reception helps support both the artists with work in the show and the Chapter in general. In addition, publicity for the show is dependent on everyone making an effort to send out email invitations to their family, friends and mailing list, as well as to physically distribute the rack cards produced for the event.
It takes a substantial effort on the part of ALL members (whether they have art work accepted to the show or not) to make a show successful. Participation by all members at the opening reception helps support both the artists with work in the show and the Chapter in general. In addition, publicity for the show is dependent on everyone making an effort to send out email invitations to their family, friends and mailing list, as well as to physically distribute the rack cards produced for the event.
After the Show
The Pick-up of Artwork. Those pieces that remain unsold after the show must be picked-up at the location and time indicated on the Submission Form.
