Call for Entry for Artists for IMPACT 2023
Featuring Larger Prizes to Celebrate our 30th Anniversary!
Artists at early, mid, and later points in their career are invited to submit to Neilson Park Creative Centre’s (NPCC) IMPACT 2023, Annual Juried Exhibition.
IMPACT is NPCC’s most anticipated show that fosters creativity in the artistic community. IMPACT 2023 aims to bring together artists practicing in diverse media and approaches, both traditional and contemporary, while showcasing artwork of the highest standard.
It’s our 30th Anniversary! To celebrate we are offering larger award prizes this year!
IMPACT 2023 will be exhibited in all the galleries at Neilson Park Creative Centre.
The entry deadline date has been extended to Monday, May 22.
Important Dates
Exhibition Dates:
July 11 to August 3, 2023
Exhibition Location:
All Galleries at Neilson Park Creative Centre
Due Date for Call for Entry:
Friday, May 19, 2023 – Extended to Monday, May 22, 2023
Artist Notification Emailed On:
Friday, June 9, 2023
Delivery to NPCC of Accepted Artworks:
Thursday, July 6, 9 am to 9:30 pm; Friday, July 7, 9 am to 9:30 pm; Sunday, July 9, 9 am to 4 pm
Exhibition Reception and Awards:
Thursday, July 20, 2023, from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Art Space Connect Gallery
Pick up of Accepted Artworks:
Fri., August 4 from 9 am to 4:30 pm; Sat., August 5, 9 am to 4:30 pm; Tues., August 8, 9 am to 9:30 pm
Featuring Larger Prizes!
Awards
First Place: $1000
Second Place: $750
Third Place: $500
One People’s Choice Award: $200
Two Honourable Mentions: $100 each
Juror
Kim-Lee Kho
Multidisciplinary Artist
Kim-Lee Kho is a Canadian multidisciplinary artist of Chinese-Indonesian and British descent, exploring personal experience as a gateway to broader human concerns. She’s participated nationally in exhibitions, residencies, and mentorships; and has won a number of awards.
Kho’s recent projects include: Burnt Offerings, also the title of her multidisciplinary solo show at The Red Head Gallery; and a photographic series My Father’s Things which was part of the View Find[H]er exhibition at the Art Gallery of Mississauga; both in 2022.
Her next solo exhibition Burnt Offerings will be at Station Gallery in Whitby, Ontario in October/November 2023.
Kho is a popular and experienced speaker, juror, and art educator, teaching art to adults in both digital and traditional media.
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 9, 2023.
- 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. 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.
- Artworks must be wired and ready to hang. D rings are acceptable provided they are a minimum of ½ inch in diameter.
- 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 in a link, see website for details
- 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.
- Artworks 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.
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 artists on submission of their HST registration number, otherwise HST will be reported and remitted by NPCC.
Entry Fees
Please note entry fees are non-refundable.
NPCC Members and High School, College or University Students
G23IMPACT1: One Artwork: $25 plus HST, total of $28.25
G23IMPACT2: Two Artworks: $35 plus HST, total of $39.55
Non-NPCC Members
G23IMPACT3: One Artwork:Â $35 plus HST, total of $39.55
G23IMPACT4: Two Artworks: $45 plus HST, total of $50.85
How to Submit Your Artwork for Jurying
There are two methods to submit your application form, images and payment, online or at the centre.
Online
- Complete the application form and upload images below.
- Payment online below.
At the Centre
- Print the application form here, email or drop off at the centre
- Email images to [email protected]
- Payment by credit, debit, cheque or cash
For any questions or assistance please email Cory at [email protected]
Online Entry Form
Online Payment
To complete your entry form for IMPACT 2023, please make your payment. Please note entry fees are non-refundable
NPCC Members and High School, College or University Students
One Artwork: $25 plus HST, total of $28.25, click here G23IMPACT1
Two Artworks: $35 plus HST, total of $39.55, click here G23IMPACT2
Non-NPCC Members
One Artwork: $35 plus HST, total of $39.55, click here G23IMPACT3
Two Artworks: $45 plus HST, total of $50.85, click here G23IMPACT4
For more information or questions, please email Cory at [email protected]