SMALL//works 2024

Local artists are invited to take part in this year’s SMALL//works Fundraiser, a fabulous opportunity to show your work and support KAC! This exhibition is composed of small, one of a kind, original artworks by area artists available for sale for under $300. Our goal is to fill the KAC gallery spaces in The Old Courthouse with a ton of small affordable, original artwork, during the pre-holiday season. 50% of the sales made go back to the KAC to support our events like Children’s Arts Festival and Art in the Park, and galleries like this one and Art Exposed!

Not a member of the KAC? Signing up is easy! Find membership HERE.

This year, we are introducing new things to SMALL//works! There are 3 different opportunities to submit for:

1. Our regular show that you know and love. Your pieces are set at your price.
2. Silent Auction: NEW! Our Vault Gallery will be home to a handful of pieces up for bidding instead of a regularly set price by the artist. Artists can submit 1 of their pieces and set the starting bid. *Subject to submissions
3. EXTRA SMALL//works: Children 12 and under are called to submit their artwork for a section of the gallery. This application form can be found HERE.

GUIDELINES & RULES – Please read thoroughly

1. To participate in this exhibit, one must be a member of the Kamloops Arts Council.
2. All pieces must be listed for sale and must be under $300 CAD
3. All sales are shared 50% to the artist and 50% to KAC.
4. Up to 10 works of original art may be submitted including, but not limited to, paintings, drawings, jewelry, textiles, photographs, and other 2D or 3D works.
5. Each piece must be UNDER 200 square inches, INCLUDING THE FRAME.
6. 2D art pieces must have D-rings and hanging wires attached at the back and ready to hang securely by volunteers. 3D pieces must be able to stand alone or the artist must provide unique stands that will not be for sale (example: earrings on a rack).
7.  For any fragile items; we may ask artists to install them.
8.  All pieces require a cropped image with no background. Include the frame. 3D pieces should be photographed against a plain black or white background.
9.  Participating artists are required to volunteer for the exhibit. Volunteer positions include art drop off, installation, opening reception, greeting, counting visitors, and gallery sits.
10.  All artists are required to sign an artist agreement before the exhibit starts.
11. IMPORTANT CRITERIA FOR ART DROP OFF – Artworks that do not meet the criteria WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

• All artwork must meet KAC hanging standards– D-ring with hanging wire securely attached to the back of the artwork. See below for links and how-tos.
  All artwork must have an Artist ID tag in a zip-lock attached with a safety pin to the wire at the back. See below for ID tags to print.
• ID tag must be fully filled out
• Artist must go through drop-off/intake with a volunteer or staff member
• ALL SUBMISSION INFORMATION IS FINAL; no change in price / title is accepted. Please take the time to make sure you are satisfied with all information on the form before hitting the ‘submit’ tab.
• Submit images of FINISHED artwork; Works in progress will not be accepted.
• NOTE:Images and information of the artwork will be uploaded onto our website for sale in our shop and used for promotion on social media. Please include frames in the photo.

DETAILS, DATES & TIMES

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: November 15 at 11:59, 2024

INTAKE / ARTWORK DROP OFF: November 20 – November 23, 10am – 4pm.

INSTALLATION: November 26 – November 28.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: November 29 – December 21

OPENING RECEPTION: December 6 – Time TBA
STRIKE / ARTWORK PICK UP:  December 21 between 1pm – 4pm

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

A show this big needs lots of volunteers! To find out more about the roles and times available, please click HERE.

Questions can be directed to [email protected]

Submission Form

Submitting for EXTRA SMALL//works (Children 12 and under)? Find the application HERE.