The air is brisk, the leaves are turning colour which means one thing– it’s time to get your DOIN’ THE LOUVRE art-making hats on! Very little time remains before the DTL entry deadline on Saturday November 23, 2013!!!! We therefore cordially invite YOU to participate in Artcite’s
Artcite’s 32nd annual
DOIN’ THE LOUVRE
Holiday FUN(d)raising(R)(TM) exhibition runs
November 29 – December 24, 2013
Gala Reception Friday November 29, 7:00 pm
ENTRY DROP-OFF DATES & TIMES:
November 14 – Nov 23 from 1:00 – 6:00 pm.
Please note that DTL entries will be accepted from
November 14 – Nov 23 from 1:00 – 6:00 pm.
…so get your work in EARLY,
Our walls fill up fast!
(But not TOO EARLY.. we have a nice big show in the gallery, space is at a premium, and we need to get the inventory control forms ready, so nothing please, until November 14!)
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to Windsor and Detroit/ South Eastern Michigan area artists (if you live outside of the area, but want to be part of DTL, please call–we would love to be able to include works by our out-of-town members and friends!)
FEES, PRICING AND COMISSIONS:
DTL is open and free to all up-to-date Artcite members, so we know you will want to renew your memberships. If you really don’t want to be a member, you can simply pay the $15 admin fee (per you, not per work), which helps cover the inventory control costs. But since the student/ unemployed/ retired membership is $20 and the regular membership is $25, why not splurge!
All art must be priced at $99.99 or LESS, and less sells better.
For this special event, Artcite takes a %30 commission on the sale price.
EXHIBITION REQUIREMENTS:
Paintings, drawings, prints, photographs (or a combination of these media), small scale 3-D works and artist-made gift items (books, toys, cards, “art-wear”, pottery, accessories, holiday ornaments, etc.) will be exhibited to a limit of 10 items per artist.
A maximum of 10 works per artist will be accepted.
We are also looking for a few (max 5) select, high value ($500 – $5,000) donated art works
for our annual RAFFLE WALL. We take these as donations and provide a tax receipt. See further down, after the volunteer call section.
Combined dimensions of each work should not exceed 24 “+ 24 ” (or 48″ running, two sides -eg: one side at 14″, the other side at 34″ works too.). If you really want bigger, you must pre-clear the work with us, and it will be mounted very high on the gallery walls.
3-D works must fit within a 24″ cube.
PLEASE RESPECT the size restrictions!!!!
With over 1000 items last year, hanging space was mighty tight!!
MULTIPLES: 10 identical and identically priced works can count as ONE work.
This works best for very low-priced works, e.g. Holiday cards, CD’d, pins, etc.
Be advised that only ONE of these might be displayed at a time. However, a group of items, (say t-shirts for example) with different designs and prices count as separate items.
Looks different and/ or has a different price = separate item.
Looks the same, has the same price = multiple item, counts as one entry.
SMALL JEWELRY: Please affix small items of jewelry to a display panel where possible.
Black velvet over foam board, in a frame works well. Sew or clip the works securely.
A moderately sized display case is always appreciated.
2-D artworks do not have to be framed, but they MUST be ready for hanging.
ALL DTL ENTRIES MUST BE SALE PRICED $99.99 OR LESS.
(Hint: “less” usually equals more likely sales = MORE $$$ for you–and for Artcite!!)
For this special fundraising event only, Artcite’s commission is 30% for artworks sold.
All entries must be clearly identified with
* artist’s name, title, and medium.
We have a handy label form you can download, print, fill out and affix to your work HERE SOON!
DO NOT NUMBER YOUR WORKS, WE DO THIS WITH OUR CONTROL NUMBERS
TO SAVE TIME when you drop-off your work, you can download our handy
Works accepted will be insured by Artcite during the exhibition ONLY.
Due to restrictions of storage space, Artcite cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to unsold works not picked up by Friday, Dec 31, 2010.
Ultra Secret DTL Insider Tips!
The following are all based on common sense and a bit of empathy: Would you be happy to buy the work, give it as a gift, or receive it, is a good guide. Beyond that, can it easily be hung with other works, and is it suitable for a holiday show and sale? What follows are warnings about things that have not been so well thought out from past years.
10 nice unframed prints in clear plastic sleeves or solid inexpensive frames for 24.99 each might do better than one of the same print in a $50 frame form Michael’s, which you have to sell for $99, to get your $69 back.
Please ensure that works do not have “old” price tags on them, especially if the price is different than what you are listing it for in our sale. Same with inventory numbers. Check your work!
Please ensure your work and your framing is well-made. This means if you’re using used/ thrift store frames, make sure that they will not fall apart when hung. Hot glue is NOT RELIABLE. Don’t go there! Work that falls apart takes out other people’s work on the way down. This is not good. We will not be responsible for such works and might seek compensation from you for the work your work took out on the way down. Most likely, we will just refuse to accept it.
If you are using dollar store frames, please make sure that they are WIRED for hanging. This means hook eyes on each side of the back and wire between, that does NOT extend past the top of the frame when hung. No fishing line and duct tape please (yup, some folks tried it in previous years)
Small prints etc can be in a plastic sleeve or wrap, backed on card stock and we will use binder clips to hang them. We have plenty of binder clips.
Please note that we CANNOT easily hang dollar store portrait frames with the fold-out leg in back. (those ‘family photo’ frames that you prop up on your table, mantle piece, etc.) In many cases, we have to try to remove the cardboard ‘props’ from the back of these portrait frames and try to keep the metal/ plastic edges from falling apart. Chose your frames carefully. Test them before bringing them in.
Glass/ Plexi clip frames with teeny tiny holes on one clip at the top are not easy to hang. If the clip comes lose, down comes the piece. Run wire between the side clip and test it, please!
Work that threatens to fall apart and crash down on other folk’s works, and disappoints those who buy it and/or receive it as a gift should not be entered, and if it poses an obvious damage hazard, will be summarily rejected.
Similarly, poorly fixed chalk/ pastel and wet oil paint works (yup, has happened) will be rejected.
Your homework from Drawing / Litho class 101, torn off a 20″x30″newsprint pad and dropped off at Artcite is not really a great gift idea.
Please ensure that small work/ jewelry, etc is mounted securely (sewing works well) to a well-made, not too big and not too clunky display panel. We don’t want the work to walk out the door. Wall displays that take up too much room will be refused.
A large tangle of necklaces, different names, prices, materials etc is not one multiple entry, and will eat an hour of inventory entry time for our volunteers, while folks pile up behind you, waiting to get their work in.
Please note that due to the large number of entries, Artcite staff and volunteers will be the final arbiters of the acceptance and placement of artworks; we try to ensure that *everyone’s* work looks great in this HUGE group show!
As always, let common sense and empathy be your guide, and remember: our hanging crew LOVES easily hung art!
Questions? Please call or fax us at:
(519) 977-6564 or e-mail us at: info@artcite.ca
Hey!! Artcite members and friends! Are YOU available to help w/ DTL INSTALLATION or w/ holiday decorating (afternoon and evening shifts available)?
Have wacky, weirdo or vintage toys, books or Xmas decorations that you’d be willing to donate or lend (for a tax receipt)
for our always-fabulous Xmas window displays?
Give us a call!
We are also looking for a few (max 5) select, high value ($500 – $5,000) donated art works for our annual RAFFLE WALL. We prefer that the artist is the donor. We take these as donations and provide a tax receipt. Do you think you have something in your portfolio that would be suitable?Give us a call!
Please feel free to pass our DTL call on/ distribute to–any–and all–interested artists!