RULES AND GUIDLINES & SUBMISSION FORM

**NEWS**
SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSE FOR MONTREAL 2017
VIEW FINALIST HERE
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DEADLINE TO MAY 14TH
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE MAY 30TH

2017 IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Deadline for Submissions: April 30th * new now May 14th
• Announcement of acceptance: May 14th *new now May 30th
  
• Open Night Preview / Fundraiser Cocktail: MONTREAL September 14th

ELIGIBILITY:
This call for submissions is open to…

• Artists 18 years of age or older.
• Canadian artists & artist from the Mountain Lake Regions, Adirondacks & Champlain Valley.

JUDGING/AWARDS:
To be eligible for the “Brush Off” competition & exhibition, you must first be accepted into the competition by way of "Jury Process" see online submission form below.
 
Judging:

• Awards & Prize giving will take place on site during the opening night Preview & Cocktail Fundraiser. 
• All decision of the judges are final.

Awards:

• The Brush Off Award $1,500 
• The May Cutler Art Award
• Honorable Mention  
• Peoples Choice Award

 

• JUROR #1  Andrew Carter CJAD 800's Morning Man 
• JUROR #2  Bill Brownstein Montreal Gazette Columnist 
• JUROR #3  Dorota Kosinska Art Critic
• JUROR #4  TBA

The "BRUSH OFF" is searching for new and exciting artists that exhibit originality, consistency, marketability and commitment to the art world.



Good Luck!

ENTRIES /  FEES  

• Entry Fee $55.00 ($63.24 pst & gst included) up to three (3) images
• All entry fees are non-refundable
•  Only original works may be submitted. 
• Make sure that your photos are of good quality; this is how your work will be judged. 
• Submissions will be reviewed by the jury and artists will be notified of the results by email.
•  Work must have been created within the last 24 months.

SUBMITTING ONLINE: 

• All submissions of art must be in jpg file format. No slides, photographs or DVDs!
• Fill out Submission Form with all required information, once completed with jpegs of your paintings and the confirmation of payment via Paypal your submission has been entered.

SALES AND REPRODUCTION

• Artworks sold will be shared 50% to art projects for Alzheimer's and 50% to the artists.
• The gallery reserves the right to reproduce accepted entries for publicity purposes. 

DELIVERY / RETURNING OF WORK:

• The artist is responsible for all charges relating to delivery of the artwork both to and from the exhibition site. The artwork must be appropriately packed in a sturdy re-usable box suitable for transportation both ways.
• Artwork must be suitably equipped with rings and wire for hanging, and must be clearly identified with the name of the artist on the back.

FRAMING: If framing is required.... 

• Works on paper should contain a white matt and a simple black frame (this must be professionally done)
•  Works on canvas (gallery stretchers) that are unframed must have finished edges.
•  Works on canvas that require frames (thin stretchers) should be in a simple black frame. If you have any questions about this please ask. 
• Work framed inappropriately will not be shown.

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SUBMISSION FORM BRUSH OFF 2017