NOW OPEN

Submissions to the 9th edition of

The International BRUSH OFF, Juried Painting Competition

RULES, GUIDELINES & SUBMISSION FORM


VIEW 8TH EDITION - FINALIST & WINNERS
~~~

ONCE AGAIN THE 9th EDITION OF THE EXHIBITION AND COMPETITION WILL TAKE PLACE IN NIAGARA, ONTARIO.
This is open to US and Canadian entries

IMPORTANT DATES: to follow later today!

 9th EDITION, 2023   Please Note Dates!
  • Deadline for Submissions: August 31st
  • Announcement of Finalist: September 6th
  • Delivery of artwork:  TBD
  • Fundraising Preview Cocktail Niagara:
  • Exhibition will continue until
  • Tickets To Preview Cocktail: To go on sale here soon!


(Should your work be accepted, we will ask for a 1-1.5 mins video to be used the evening of and as promotional previews) Details to follow.

ELIGIBILITY:

This call for submissions is open to…
  • Artists 18 years of age or older
  • Canadian and US Artists
  • All variations of paint, work on canvas and framed artwork.
  • Only Original Art may be submitted.

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. (Artists do not need to be present to win)
  • All decision of the judges are final.
  Awards:
  • The Brush Off Award: $1,500 (Best Over All)
  • The May Cutler Award:
  • The John Mlacak Award:
  • Peoples Choice Award

​JURORS & Evening Host -2023

  • Andrew Carter, Morning Show Host of CJAD 800, & Artist.
  • Dorota Kozinska, International Art Critic & Author
  • Bente Christensen,  Designer, Creative Consultant
  • Bill Brownstein, Montreal Gazette Arts & Entertainment Columnist & Contributor to CTV and CJAD
  • Mary Vanaselja, Private Art Collector and former Gallery Associate
  • Guest Judge TBA

 ENTRIES /  FEES

  • Entry Fee $30.00 USD $ includes 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 Brush Off reserves the right to reproduce and share any accepted entries for the use of present and future Brush Off publicity and promotion.

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.
  • If your work is already framed differently, please advise and we can discuss.
​
The "BRUSH OFF Competition" is always searching for artists that exhibit originality, consistency, marketability and commitment to the art world. Both Emerging and established artists are welcomed.

Good Luck!
​
SUBMISSION FORM 2023

See Below For Payment After Form Submission
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
BRUSH OFF DOCUMENTARY INFORMATION

Information will not be shared with Judges prior to acceptance.