Artist Eligibility Criteria
Residency Requirement
Artists wishing to submit artworks to Insights must be residents of the following areas:
- Wellington County
- Perth County
- Huron County
- Grey County
- Dufferin County
- The City of Guelph
Only artists residing in these specific regions, which share a border with Wellington County, are eligible to participate in the Insights exhibition.
Eligible Work
- 2-D Works: Two dimensional artworks created using drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration, collage, mixed media works, etc.
- 3-D Works: Three dimensional artworks, using additive or reductive techniques, including sculptures, reliefs, assemblages and mixed media etc. created using either traditional or experimental materials.
- Craft & Design: Hand-crafted objects (functional or decorative) including ceramics, glass, jewellery, textile, wood/furniture etc.
- Photography & Digital Media: Photographic prints made from the artist’s original image. Video may be considered; some restrictions regarding format and/or display may be in effect.
Rules for Submission of Artworks
Originality and Creation Date: Artworks must be original work, not created under supervision of an instructor, created within the last two years.
Number of Entries: Each entrant may submit a maximum of three (3) pieces in any medium.
Insurance: All works must have an insurance value stated at the time of registration. This is also the case for works which are not for sale. Works will be insured for the appraised value.
Exhibition Duration: All works must remain on display for the entire duration of the show.
Pricing and Commission: The insurance value stated at the time of submission will be the price posted on the painting. A 40% commission will be deducted from the selling price. The remaining balance will be paid to the artist after the show. Artists may submit works which are not-for-sale.
Presentation Requirements
- Work must be delivered suitably framed and prepared for hanging. (D-rings and wires must be adequate for the weight of the piece.
- Work must not exceed 70 kg (150 lbs).
- Unassembled work is ineligible.
Museum Privacy Policy
The County of Wellington has in place policies to safeguard individual privacy and personal information, in alignment with federal and provincial legislation. This commitment extends to artworks showcased in the Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Art at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Should your artwork feature recognizable individuals, the County of Wellington requires the completion of the Artwork, Photo, Video and Audio Consent Form. If you think you
require this form, please contact us insights@elorafergusartscouncil.ca.
Exemptions to Note:
- Artworks depicting public figures, imagined personas or abstract human figures do not require this form.
- Works that include unidentifiable figures in public settings are likewise exempt.
We aim to foster a supportive environment for artists, encouraging the submission of a diverse range of works while adhering to privacy standards.
Registration and Processing Fee Details
- NEW — Registration of artwork for Insights 2024 will be online and in advance of the physical submission of artworks.
- Online registrations will be accepted between Friday, March 1, 2024 and Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
- A non-refundable registration fee of $20 per artwork (maximum of 3) will apply. An additional processing fee of $5 applies to each artist, regardless of the number of artworks submitted.
- Fees are to be paid during the online registration process. Accepted Payment: Credit card.
- NEW — Registrants are requested to submit a digital image of each artwork registered. These images will not be used in the adjudication process.
- NEW — A copy of the submitted registration form will be emailed to the address provided. Please keep this email as a record of the information on the registration form.
Digital Image Guidelines
NEW — Registrants are requested to submit an image of each artwork as part of their online application.
These images will not be used in the adjudication process.
Before you upload the images, you must resize and retitle them as follows:
- All images must be saved in .jpg format
- All image files must be less than 5 MB in size.
- Image Resolution should be no larger than 500 pixels on the longest side.
- All image files should be labelled as follows:
ArtworkNumber_LastName.jpg
- Colour Correction: If you have the knowledge and capability, please colour correct, balance, and sharpen your images.
- Refer to the provided photographing artwork websites for tips on capturing the image and how to colour correct your image.
- These guidelines ensure that your images are of consistent quality and consistency to be used in promotional material for the show.
Jury Process
The jury will review submitted artworks in the gallery and decide which artworks to include in the show and which will receive awards. Inclusion in the exhibition is at the sole discretion of the jurors and their decision is final. The artists will be notified of the Jury’s decision by email.