Call for Artists: The Earring Show
Presented by the Craft Council of BC
After the huge success of our inaugural show, The Earring Show is back!
This time around The Earring Show will be held as a one night only fundraiser on
Saturday, June 27th, to raise funds for some much-needed renovations to the Crafthouse!
We are inviting jewellery artists from across the province to come together to help
Crafthouse to continue to be the best destination in the Lower Mainland for exquisite
handcrafted goods. Crafthouse has not been significantly renovated since 1986! To better
showcase your work we are expanding the gallery space, putting hardwood floors
throughout, reworking the retail floor plan and yes - getting new and more welcoming
awnings.
We have received a generous grant from the City of Vancouver Infrastructure Program
of $20,000 that needs to be matched in order for us to access the funds. To date we have
raised $2,133 so there is only $17,867 to go! The Earring Show fundraiser is the first event
we will be holding this year to raise the remaining funds.
The Earring Show will feature diverse examples of one-of-a-kind earrings made by artists
in every shape, size, material and concept, and will allow the public to engage with art
jewellery for the first time or to add to their collection. There will also be a competition
where our panel of celebrity judges (to be reveled later) select the best examples of
contemporary art earrings to win first, second or third prize and to be the first jewellery
artists to be included in the CCBC Jewellery Collection.
There will be a $10 entry fee at the door, which includes 1 drink ticket.
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Deadline to apply is: 11:59pm on Sunday, May 30th, 2015
Click HERE to apply!
The Details:
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This exhibition and sale of only earrings is juried. Decisions made by the jury are
final.
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It is open to art jewelers from BC, Canada and internationally!
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We will be accepting 30 different artists, from students to emerging artists to
professionals.
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Members may submit up to 10 photographs of different earring designs,
representing actual work available for sale, but only 2 designs per artist will be
selected due to limited space. Designs that are one-of-a-kind will be given
preference by the jury.
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All submissions must be original, demonstrate a high skill level and must be
fabricated by the artist submitting.
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Submissions must comprise techniques related to metalsmithing and/or
contemporary art jewellery.
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Accepted applicants will be notified by June 5, 2015.
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Accepted works must be delivered to Crafthouse, 1386 Cartwright St. Granville
Island, Vancouver, B.C. by June 17, 2015.
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CCBC reserves the right to refuse work upon delivery that is not as represented in
the submitted photograph(s).
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Accepted artists will receive 50% of the retail sale of their earrings, with the
remaining proceeds going towards renovations in the Crafthouse. Artists have the
option to donate their 50% back to CCBC and will receive a tax receipt for the full
amount.
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In the event of damage or loss by shoplifting, CCBC will pay the artist 50% of the
retail value to a maximum of $250 per piece; or there is limited insurance coverage
for loss and/or damage of jewellery due to an insured peril. If the total wholesale
value of ALL jewellery stolen and/or damaged from ALL AFFECTED ARTISTS is more
than $1000, CCBC will pay the artist a price prorated to the total value of the claim
subject to a total limit of $10,000 for ALL jewellery items stolen and/or damaged.
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The prizes for the competition are:
o 1st prize: $100 gift certificate for the Crafthouse
o 2nd prize: $50 gift certificate for the Crafthouse
o 3rd prize: $25 gift certificate for the Crafthouse
Application and Photo Submission Deadline:
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Registration form and Photos must be received no later than 11:59pm on May 31,
2015.
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Photos must be jpeg only format: 300 dpi; Size: 4” x 6”.
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Photographs of pieces submitted must be clearly identified with Artists name, Price,
Dimensions & Medium.
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Photos of submissions must be accompanied by a brief biography and artist’s
statement up to but no longer than 100 words.
If you have any questions, please contact Julie at 604-687-7270 or
[email protected]
If you already submitted an application to the 2015 Earring Show, prior to this revised Call for
Entries, and would like to resubmit with different designs, please let Julie know and she will
ensure the correct submission is juried.
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About the Craft Council of BC:
The Craft Council of British Columbia is a charitable arts service organization which supports all stages of
artistic practice in the craft sector; creates opportunities for artists to exhibit, sell and produce art; provides
a voice for artists and craft organizations and aids in the development of active communities around craft.
Since 1973 we have been making craft more significant in the cultural life of British Columbians and
Canadians. Through our public gallery and social enterprise shops on Granville Island, at the Vancouver
Airport Crafthouse, at LS Travel Retail in Victoria, and now at VanDusen, we exhibit and interpret
contemporary objects in ceramic, glass, fiber, metal and wood that honor innovation in art, craft and design
and celebrate materials and processes.
As a membership-based organization, CCBC welcomes all those who are interested in or curious about craft.
Many individuals and institutions belong to CCBC - artists, teachers, scholars, collectors, gallery owners and
professionals in related fields in British Columbia. This diversity is well represented in CCBC's governance
through its Board of Directors, which is elected annually by the members.
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