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Bruno Bobtail Gallery Biennial Juried Art Show & Sale
August 2-7, 2010
At Eyelevel Gallery
2063 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS
Calling all artists!
This year Eyelevel Gallery has the honour of hosting the 2010 Bruno Bobtail Biennial Juried Art Show in Halifax, NS. Traveling every two years, this five-day exhibition will feature an open call to participating artists of any background. The works will be juried throughout the week with a selected panel of experienced feline curators from the area.
There will be prizes awarded in the following categories:
Jury’s Choice Award
Runner Up
Bruno’s Choice Award
Runner Up
Each award winner will receive two years of free promotions on the official Bruno Bobtail Gallery website: http://www.mccleavegallery.ca/thirdfloor.html accompanied by an essay by Bruno Bobcat himself, art supplies, official B.B.G. trophies and memorabilia and other fantastic prizes. Winners will be announced during the closing reception of the Members’ Weekly #5 alongside of many other fun activities.
Artists are asked to respond to the theme of What is it like to be a human? To be interpreted in any way you wish.
How to apply:
Please drop off your work at Eyelevel Gallery before 11:59pm on July 28th. Work must be ready to hang, and no larger than 18 cubic inches. A variety of media is encouraged, and we welcome works from emerging to professional artists. Please be aware that your work may be photographed for our catalogue or website. Upon delivery of your work, the following must be provided:
A brief description of your work, title, year, contact info, jury fee*
Applications submitted by mail must be accompanied with return postage if artists would like their work returned. Upon artists request, work may be sold at the BBG, with 100% proceeds going to the Nova Scotia SPCA.
Application deadline: July 28, 2010 by 11:59 p.m.
*A non-refundable jury fee of one can of tuna or cat food is required for all applicants.
For more information, please visit our website:
http://www.mccleavegallery.ca/thirdfloor.html
CONTACT:
Bruno Bobtail Gallery
2063 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2
t: 902 425 6412
e: director@eyelevelgallery.ca
MEMBERS WEEKLY:
A FIVE WEEK SERIES OF MEMBERS' EXHIBITIONS AT EYELEVEL GALLERY!
JULY 6 - AUGUST 7, 2010
This Summer Eyelevel Gallery is kicking our annual members' show into high gear with a series of five week-long, back to back members' exhibitions! Get ready for five jam-packed weeks of summer fun with weekly openings, performances, talks, and a weekly newspaper to keep you informed on all the latest goings-on in the gallery. If that doesn't sound like enough to keep you on your toes, we'll also be organizing some of our favourite summer activities like baseball games, flea markets, haircuts, workshops and BBQs. Keep your ear to the ground and your eyes on Eyelevel!
For MEMBERS’ WEEKLY, Eyelevel Gallery invites all of our members* to participate in one of five one-week exhibitions. For registration form and info please email director@eyelevelgallery.ca or call 425 6412.
All submissions must be received by Thursday, June 24th at 5pm.
A variety of media are encouraged (performance art, painting, installation, photography, video, free workshops, collaborations, activities, etc.) so get creative, get involved and get ready for an exciting summer at Eyelevel!
* Please note that you must be a member of Eyelevel Gallery to participate, if interested in becoming a member or renewing your membership, please visit us online at http://www.eyelevelgallery.ca/content/membership or call us at 425 6412.
Eyelevel Gallery is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to the presentation, development and promotion of contemporary art. Through a range of programming initiatives such as exhibitions, performances, special projects, and workshops, Eyelevel Gallery has provided a forum for the discussion and education of contemporary visual art for 35 years.
THE NARROWS:
The Narrows is a window gallery measuring 74 x 30 x 9 inches. This alternative exhibition space shows works by Eyelevel Gallery members. Named to describe the shape of the window, The Narrows also alludes to the geographical feature that creates a passageway from ocean to harbour.
To apply, send a postcard to Eyelevel Gallery including a description of the intended work. Submissions are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The next available exhibition slot is for approximately one month opening February 19, 2010.
You must be a member in good standing of Eyelevel Gallery in order to apply for an exhibition in The Narrows. If you are not a current member, please inquire at Eyelevel Gallery or find out more under the membership section of this website.
MAIN SPACE:
We will soon be accepting proposals for the 2011-12 exhibition season. Please stay tuned!
For information about Eyelevel Gallery space, please contact director AT eyelevelgallery.ca or (902) 425 6412.