Submissions Mercer Union accepts exhibition and curatorial submissions from artists and curators.
Submission Deadlines: Call for Exhibition Submissions: Front Gallery, Back Gallery deadline: October 1, 2003 The Hole deadline: Ongoing Platform deadline: ongoing
Mercer Union accepts exhibition and curatorial submissions from artists and curators. The three main exhibition venues include the Front Gallery, Back Gallery, The Hole, as well as Platform encourage curatorial and artistic experimentation. Mercer Union provides a supportive environment for artists and curators in all stages of their development. We support artists through the payment of artist and copyright fees according to the guidelines established by CAR/FAC (Canadian Artists' Representation/Fronts des artistes canadiens). Mercer Union provides installation assistance, documentation, and insurance. Exhibitions are promoted through the design, printing and mailing of exhibition brochures, press releases, and art publication advertisements. All gallery walls are dry-walled to a height of 10 ft, and the ceiling height varies between 13 to 15 ft. We have ground-level street access, a partially windowed garage door and window wall entrance. Mercer Union is wheelchair accessible. Front Gallery The Front Gallery accommodates large-scale work and group shows (1200 sq ft). Back Gallery The Back Gallery is light-tight and suited to film and video as well as intimate installations (300 sq ft). The Hole Utilizing an odd architectural space The Hole is a 2 by 2 ft by 15 ft space enclosed behind a wall in the gallery. Works are viewed through a 2 by 2 in peephole in the wall located at waist height. Platform Concentrating on non-exhibition based or off-site projects, Platform is open to receiving submissions for: video programmes, performance, music events, and any projects that do not fit in any particular category.
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Address: 37 Lisgar St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6J 3T3 Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm. All submissions must include: A statement about the work and an exhibition proposal with a possible time-frame if desired. A current resumé or curriculum vitae. Ten to twenty images in slide or digital format (MAC friendly) of current work or work intended for exhibition. Slides/CD must be numbered and labeled with the artist's name. A numbered image list indicating the year, size and medium of each slide. Additional support material such as reviews and catalogues, if available. A self-addressed stamped envelope if you wish the submission returned by mail (Canadian postage or postal money order) otherwise it may be picked up in person during regular gallery hours. If you have questions please call Mercer Union at (416) 536-1519, or fax us at (416) 536-2955 or e-mail to info@mercerunion.org Mercer Union will not return submission packages without return postage. If you have questions please contact Mercer Union by phone (416) 536-1519, fax (416) 536-2955 or e-mail info@mercerunion.org. Image: Paul Collins, Sauterne 1986, 1995, bubble print on canvas, 100x100cm Photo courtesy the artist