Positively Petite Application Form

Application Deadline: Monday, September 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Alternative methods of applying may be considered. Please email exhibitions@placedesarts.ca or call 604.664.1636 ext. 32 and we will do our best to accommodate.

Application Requirements

Place des Arts seeks local artists, based in Metro Vancouver, who create things small and unique for the 35th Positively Petite: Annual Miniature Exhibition. The exhibition will be hosted in the Atrium at Place des Arts from November 15 to December 19, 2024, with an opening reception on November 15, from 7:00-9:00 PM. The exhibition will also be featured online at placedesarts.ca/exhibitions from November 22 to December 19, 2024.

ARTWORKS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

2D Artwork
- Image/artwork area must be 30 square inches or less
  (i.e. length x width = area; e.g. 5 inches x 6 inches = 30 square inches)
- Frame area must be 144 square inches or less
  (i.e. length x width = area; e.g. 12 inches x 12 inches = 144 square inches)
3D Artwork
- Artwork volume must be 60 cubic inches or less
  (i.e. length x width x height = volume; e.g. 4 inches x 5 inches x 3 inches = 60 cubic inches)
All artworks must be original and made by the applicant; no craft kits, items purchased and assembled, imported crafts or items made by someone other than the applicant will be accepted;
Created within the past 12 months;
Never previously exhibited at Place des Arts;
A minimum of 3 artworks to a maximum of 8 artworks per artist;
Content/subject matter is appropriate for all audiences;
All artwork must be ready to hang and/or display, 2D artwork must have hanging hardware and/or a picture hanging wire securely attached;
All artwork is required to be for sale.

SELECTION PROCESS

All submissions will be reviewed and juried by Place des Arts based on the following criteria:
- Quality of artwork
  - Does technical execution exhibit a solid understanding of the medium?
  - Is quality consistent across the entire submission?
- Originality of artwork and the theme/concept
  - Does the artist use unique materials and/or techniques?
  - Does the artist explore a unique subject matter/theme or contribute something new to the topic?
- Cohesiveness of submission
  - Do all submitted artworks reflect the artist's statement?
  - Is the concept/theme of the submission presented clearly?
All artists will be notified of the status of their application by mid-October; all decisions of the jury are final;
If accepted, Place des Arts will issue an exhibition contract and directions on artwork drop off, which will occur by appointment;
Place des Arts has the sole discretion to reject any artwork(s) at any time prior to or during the exhibition.

SALE OF ARTWORKS DURING THE EXHIBITION

Place des Arts will retain 30% of the retail price of any artwork(s) sold;
Artwork that sells may be replaced by the artist with no additional application fee.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The below items must be submitted by Monday, September 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM:

Completed application form including:
- Artist biography (maximum 250 words)
- An artist statement outlining artistic approach (maximum 250 words)
- 3-8 images of your completed work
$20.00 non-refundable application fee (including taxes) payable:
- By credit card over the phone: 604-664-1636 ext. 0
- By credit card, debit or cash in person

For questions about the exhibition, please contact our Program Manager, Visual Arts & Exhibitions at: 604-664-1636 ext. 32 or exhibitions@placedesarts.ca

To pay the application fee by phone, please call the Registration Desk at: 604-664-1636 ext. 0

Application Form

The following form must be submitted by Monday, September 9, 2024 at 11:59pm.

Artist Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Legal Name

(if different than above)

Guardian's Name

(if artist is under 19 years old)

GST #

(if applicable)

Address *

City *

Postal Code *

Phone # *

Email *

How did you hear about this call for artists? Check all that apply: *

Social Sharing and Promotion Information

Artistic/professional accounts encouraged; if accepted, these accounts may be tagged in promotions.

Instagram

Facebook

Website

Artist Biography *

An artist statement outlining artistic approach *

Artwork Information

Title *

Medium(s) *

Year created *

Size (inches)¹ *

2D: H" x W"
3D: H" x W" x D"

Retail Price² *

# *

Title *

Medium(s) *

Year created *

Size (inches) *

2D: H" x W"
3D: H" x W" x D"

Retail Price *

# *

Title *

Medium(s) *

Year created *

Size (inches) *

2D: H" x W"
3D: H" x W" x D"

Retail Price *

Title

Medium(s)

Year created

Size (inches)

2D: H" x W"
3D: H" x W" x D"

Retail Price

Title

Medium(s)

Year created

Size (inches)

2D: H" x W"
3D: H" x W" x D"

Retail Price

Title

Medium(s)

Year created

Size (inches)

2D: H" x W"
3D: H" x W" x D"

Retail Price

Title

Medium(s)

Year created

Size (inches)

2D: H" x W"
3D: H" x W" x D"

Retail Price

Title

Medium(s)

Year created

Size (inches)

2D: H" x W"
3D: H" x W" x D"

Retail Price

¹ Size of artwork in inches. For 2D work, please indicate height and width of artwork in inches (not including the frame). For 3D work, please indicate height, width and depth in inches.
² Place des Arts retains 30% of the retail price of artwork sold.

Note: If less than 8 artworks are submitted and the artist is accepted, the artist may exhibit a maximum of 8 artworks given the quality of the new artworks is consistent with the pieces originally accepted.

Please upload a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 8 images of your completed artwork.

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 8 files.

Please photograph your artwork against a plain background with natural lighting; if artwork is framed, please include the frame in your photo.
High resolution digital images are preferred (JPGs or TIFFs at 300dpi)
Recommended file types: .jpg, .jpeg, .png
Max file size: 3MB

Confirmation of Application Details *

I have read and understand the Application Requirements (at the top of this webpage) and agree that the artist statement, artist bio, social media handles, website address and any images submitted with the application package may be used for promotional purposes created by or for Place des Arts.
I understand that my Positively Petite application is not considered complete until the $20.00 application fee has been paid. The application fee can be paid by credit card over the phone: 604-664-1636 ext. 0 or by credit card, debit or cash in-person.