NOW OPEN

Submissions to the 8th edition of

The International BRUSH OFF, Juried Painting Competition

RULES, GUIDELINES & SUBMISSION FORM

VIEW 7TH EDITION - FINALIST & WINNERS
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ONCE AGAIN THE 8th EDITION OF THE EXHIBITION AND COMPETITION WILL TAKE PLACE IN 2 LOCATIONS AT ONE TIME!

MEMPHIS, TN & NIAGARA, ONTARIO.

IMPORTANT DATES:

8th EDITION, 2022   Please Note Dates!

• Deadline for Submissions: Sunday, April 24th! 
• Announcement of Finalist: Friday, April 29th
• Delivery of artwork: Must arrive no later than May 10th
• Fundraising Preview Cocktail Memphis: May 20th
• Fundraising Preview Cocktail Niagara: May 27th
  
• Exhibition will continue until June 19th
• 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 promotional previews) Details to follow.

ELIGIBILITY:

This call for submissions is open to…

• Artists 18 years of age or older
• Canadian and US Artists

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:
• The Memphis Prize:
  
• The Memphis Art 4 Social Awareness Prix:
  

​JURORS & Evening Host -2022

• 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 $30.00 US$ 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.

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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.

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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!
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SUBMISSION FORM 2022

See Below For Payment After Form Submission

BRUSH OFF DOCUMENTARY INFORMATION

Information will not be shared with Judges prior to acceptance.