IMPACT 2022

Submission Information

Selection Process

• All submitted artworks will be juried.
• Decisions will be made on the digital images submitted by the artist.
• The juror’s decision is final.
• Accepted artists will be notified by email by June 15, 2022.
• NPCC reserves the right to use submitted images for publicity purposes.

Submission Guidelines

• Each artist may submit up to two artworks in any medium.
• Submissions are complete after the application form, payment and images are received.
• Digital images submitted for jurying must be in a .jpg format. Colour mode must be RGB or SRGB (not CMYK). Images should be labelled as follows: LastName_FirstName_ArtworkTitle.
• Artworks must be original, created within the last two years and not displayed previously in the galleries at NPCC.
• All submitted 2-D artwork must not exceed 50 pounds.
• Framed artworks must have frames with rings or screw eyes on both sides at the back and be wired and ready to be hung (refer to artwork preparation).
• Wire should be placed no lower than 6 inches from the top and must be 3 inches below the top of the frame.
• Wire should be appropriate for weight of the artwork. Large artwork should be wired with triple strand wire.
• Please wrap sharp edges of wiring with tape.
• Fibre Art/Textiles should be submitted with proper display equipment. It can be hung with a pocket/sleeve sewn to the top back with a rod or dowel to extend one inch either side of the artwork.
• Video entries should be submitted in MP4 format, uploaded into a google drive and link of the video should be provided in the body of an email.
• Video entries must have their own presentation devices, screens and installation notes. Artists may be asked to be available to help with installation.
• Artists submitting installation artwork must provide their own hanging devices, installation notes and may be asked to be available to help with installation.
• Each 2-D artwork must have two temporary NPCC labels attached to it listing the artist’s name, phone number, title of artwork, medium and price taped to the back. Each 3-D artwork must have one temporary NPCC label attached to it.
• Artist statements are requested.

Sale of Art

• Sales of artwork are processed by NPCC. Artists will be notified by email when artwork is sold.
• NPCC will arrange for the purchaser to pick up the artwork.
• Cheques for artwork sales will be issued and mailed to the artist within 30 days after the show closes, less 15% commission to NPCC.
• HST is applicable on all sales. HST will be remitted to all artists on submission of their HST registration number, otherwise HST will be reported and remitted by NPCC.