Submission Guidelines

ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY

• Up to three (3) pieces per artist are permitted.   (Diptychs and triptychs are considered one piece).
• Submission fees are $16 per piece, non-refundable.
• Artwork can be 2-dimensional (2D) or 3-dimensional (3D) in any medium.
• Artwork must be original, non-derivative* work by the artist named on the Entry Form, completed within the past 2 years and not previously exhibited on Vancouver Island south of Duncan, BC.
• Artwork must be your own idea, composition and image.  It cannot be a direct copy of a photograph unless you took the photo yourself; it cannot be a copy of another artists’s creative work; it cannot be an image from a publication; it cannot be an image from the internet.
• All artwork submitted must be available for sale with a minimum price of $350.
• Artwork that will NOT be accepted:
  • Artwork that has previously been awarded a prize in any other art show anywhere.
  • Reproductions and copies of paintings, drawings, sketches, etc.
  • Work created in workshops or classes under instruction.
  • Work brought in at Adjudication with wet paint or varnish.

*Non-derivative: Not obtained (derived) from some other source material where copyright is not owned by the artist.  Sidney Fine Art Show does not accept any work that is derivative to protect artists, copyright holders and purchasers.

MEDIA CATEGORIES

2D

• Two-dimensional artwork may be on any substrate.
• Maximum size for 2D work is 7ft. high x 7 ft. wide (including diptychs and triptychs) and must include the frame(s) in the total measurement.
• Giclee reproductions are not accepted.
• For photographs, please see PHOTOGRAPHY/DIGITAL ART category.

PHOTOGRAPHY/DIGITAL ART

• Artwork must originate from the artist’s original photograph(s).
• All aspects of post-processing must be undertaken by the artist.
• Photographs may be printed on any substrate.
• Computer-generated art is included in this category:
  • Computer-generated artwork must originate entirely from digital technology (e.g. fractals) and all components must be created by the artist.
• Photography and computer-generated artwork submitted as a limited edition will be accepted ONLY if it is the first work of a limited edition in  a finite number determined at the discretion of the artist.  All Limited Editions must include a Certificate of Authenticity stating the number of editions.  The work must be on exhibit for the first time on Vancouver Island south of Duncan, BC and no editions are to be sold prior to the Show.
• Information on technique used will be required when completing the Art Identification Form (see ART IDENTIFICATION FORM).

3D

• Three-dimensional work of any material including sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass, fibre, wood, metal, other.
• Maximum size for 3D work is up to 8 ft. high and should be free-standing.

LIMITED EDITIONS

• A hand-generated print, photographic print, computer-generated print or cast sculpture will be accepted ONLY if it is the first work of a limited edition in a finite number determined at the discretion of the artist.  All Limited Editions must include a Certificate of Authenticity stating the number of editions.  The work must be on exhibit for the first time on Vancouver Island south of Duncan, BC and no editions are to be sold prior to the Show.
• Engravings, lithographs and etchings must include a Certificate of Authenticity.

ART IDENTIFICATION FORM

• Art Identification Form(s) (AID) will be sent to entered artists after entries close July 15, 2022.
• Each piece of art entered must be accompanied by a completed AID form.
• The AID must include Title of piece (preferably no more than 25 characters), Medium (primary material), Technique used (short description required if applicable), Size, Sale Price and Declaration that the work is the original content of the artist.

PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS

FOR ADJUDICATION

All submitted artwork must meet the following requirements:

• Each piece must be completely finished, fully cured and ready for display to the Jurors.
• Exposed sides of unframed canvases must be finished and ready for display.
• Canvases that are 3/4″ in depth or less must be framed or will not be accepted.
• Framing mats should be clean and professionally cut.
• Frames must be clean and of a professional calibre.
• Each 2D piece to be hung must be wired securely preferably using D-rings with screws and wire of suitable gauge.
• Jurors will consider all submitted work as finished.
• Artists submitting heavy pieces must provide assistance for moving artwork in and out of the venue.

FOR SHOW

• Accepted artwork cannot be altered in any way following Adjudication.
• Accepted artwork is not to be sold prior to the Show.
• Artwork will be placed for display at the discretion of the Show Designer.

CULTURAL RIGHTS

• The Sidney Fine Art Show requests artists respect the cultural rights and protocols of First Nations, Inuit and Metis.  Artists must be authorized to use First Nations, Inuit and Metis designs in their work.  Proof of permission will be required.  Work must be culturally appropriate in its content.

COPYRIGHT, LIABILITY AND SECURITY

• The Sidney Fine Art Show reserves the right to remove any artwork from adjudication that may contravene copyright laws or Show submission guidelines.  Copyright information can be found at www.artistslegaloutreach.com.

• The Show organizers and volunteers are instructed to take the utmost care when handling all artwork.  The Sidney Fine Art Show is not to be held legally or financially responsible for any damage that may occur while the artwork is being displayed during Adjudication or in the Show.

• The Sidney Fine Art Show provides security on all artwork submitted while it is on site for Adjudication and Show.

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• Best in Show $1,500
• Best Work on Canvas or Board $1,000
• Best Work on Paper $1,000
• Best 3-Dimensional $1,000
• Best Photograph or Digital Media $1,000
• Best Work in Masters Category $250
• Colin Graham Award $500
• Show Designer Award $250
• Juror Choice Awards $250