You are cordially invited to participate in the 27th annual Doin’ the Louvre Christmas FUN(d)raising Exhibition, December 5-24, 2008.

Gala Reception Friday December 5th, 7:30 pm

Entry deadline: Saturday November 29th, 5 pm

(Please note that DTL submissions will be accepted from Wednesday November 19th - Saturday November 29th, so get your work in EARLY for a better chance at a being considered for a prime hanging spot. Our walls fill up fast.)

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to Windsor and Detroit area artists (if you live outside of the area, but want to submit, please call!)

EXHIBITION REQUIREMENTS:

Paintings, drawings, prints, photographs (or a combination of these media), small scale 3-D works and artist-made gift items (books, toys, cards, “art-wear", accessories, xmas ornaments, etc.) will be exhibited. 2-D artworks do not have to be framed, but MUST be ready for hanging.

SUBMISSIONS DROP-OFF DATES & TIMES ARE FROM:

Wednesday November 19 - Saturday November 29th, 2008 from 12:30-5:30 pm. Please do not show up at noon. Please note that Artcite is closed Sundays & Mondays. Please allow a minimum of 20 minutes to complete intake and registration of your entries. To save time when you drop-off your work, you can download our handy DTL PDF entry form at: http://www.artcite.ca/ (Scroll down to DTL info).

A maximum of 10 works per artist will be accepted. Total combined dimensions of each work should not exceed 36″ x 36″ (3 sq. ft.). 3D works must fit within a 36″ cube.

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SALE PRICED $99.99 OR LESS.
(Hint: “less” usually sells more art) For this special fundraising event only, Artcite’s commission is 30% for artworks sold. All entries must be accompanied by a $15.00 handling fee (this fee is waived for current Artcite members) and be clearly identified with:
* artist’s name, full address and telephone number;
* title, medium and sale price of work.
Works accepted will be insured by Artcite during the exhibition ONLY. Due to restrictions of storage space, Artcite cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to unsold works not picked up by Wed, Dec 31, 2008.

Questions? Please call or fax us at:
(519) 977-6564 or e-mail us at: info [at] artcite.ca.

Proceeds for this gala Christmas FUN(d)raiser® benefit the participating artists, and help support Artcite’s programming and operations. Artcite is supported by the fundraising efforts of its members and volunteers, and by the Canada Council, the Ontario Arts Council & the City of Windsor (it’s City budget deliberation time again–make sure that the Mayor and YOUR city councillors know how much YOU appreciate the existence of Artcite! Encourage them to support Artcite–with $ in addition to words!).

Are you available to help w/ DTL installation or with holiday decorating? Do you have wacky, weirdo or vintage toys, books or Xmas decorations that you’d be willing to donate or lend for our always-fabulous Xmas window displays? Please call (519) 977-6564.

Artcite Inc.
109 University Avenue West
Windsor, Ontario N9A 5P4

www.artcite.ca

E M A I L S :

* Artcite General Information: info [at] artcite.ca
* Christine Burchnall : Administrative Coordinator: xtine [at] artcite.ca
* Leesa Bringas : Artistic Coordinator: info [at] artcite.ca>
* Oona Mosna : Media City Program Director: mediacity [at] artcite.ca>

U R L S :

* Artcite Inc: http://www.artcite.ca
* House of Toast / Media City: http://www.houseoftoast.ca