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This non-juried call is open to all local, national, and international artists of ALL experience levels.

DEADLINE: Confirm your participation by NOVEMBER 22, 2021

2019 Not So Mini Submissions

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Each year A/P hosts a print exchange, exhibition, and sale to showcase the work of local and international printmakers, and to raise vital funds toward A/P’s operations and programming. 

 

All participants in this exchange will submit an edition of ten (10) 8” x 10” prints. 


To raise funds for A/P, we retain 2 copies to sell and auction. 

  • All funds raised will directly support A/P operations and our community programming.

  • To connect a broad local, national, and global audience to your work, we will use an online auction and sales platform.

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2019 Not So Mini Submissions

About  the Not So Mini 

In return, each participant will: 

  • Receive 8 original prints from other participants, selected at random.

  • Have their submitted artwork promoted on A/P's website and social media platforms.

  • Be included in an international group exhibition in the A/P Main Space Gallery from December 8 - 18, 2021.

  • Have their work available for international sale and auction, allowing the opportunity to be included in private collection(s).

Who Should Participate?
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Installation detail of 2019 Not So Mini Exhibition

This opportunity is open to ALL artists working in print-based media, from anywhere around the globe.

 

This includes print-artists of ALL experience levels, from beginner to expert 

 

Whether you are working in a studio setting or from home, all forms of print-based processes are welcome.

How To Participate

PART 1

 

To confirm your involvement, each participant MUST submit the following NO LATER THAN November 22, 2021:

1.  Complete the ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM.

2. Process your submission fee.

This can be done in person (if you are local) or online via the Online Submission Form 

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  • Fee for A/P Members: $20 (CAD) per submission (to purchase or renew your A/P membership, click HERE.)

  • Fee for non-members: $30 (CAD) per submission.

  • Additional submission fees will apply for submissions outside of Calgary/Mohkinstsis: 

    • An additional $10 (CAD) per submission will apply for submissions within Canada outside of Calgary/Mohkinstsis.

    • An additional $15 (CAD) per submission will apply for international submissions.

NOTE: Participants are able to submit more than one edition of ten (10) prints. A submission fee must be processed for EACH edition of ten (10) prints submitted.

A/P is mindful that submission fees may be prohibitive. If this is the case, please contact us to confidentially discuss an alternative fee.

 

PART 2

After you complete PART 1, each participant MUST submit the following to A/P:

3. Prepare and package your edition of ten (10) 8” x 10” prints.

  • There is no restriction on image size as long as it fits within the 8” x 10” paper size. Please note that paper size cannot exceed 8" x 10"; any prints exceeding 8” x 10” will not be accepted and cannot be returned.

  • Each print needs to be fully dry with glassine or tissue paper between each print, and all packaged in a protective manner to prevent artwork damage.

NOTE: A/P is not responsible for prints that are damaged or lost in transport. A/P reserves the right to refuse submissions that do not fit the size requirements or if print condition is not suitable (i.e., wet ink, etc.). Prints that do not fit these requirements, or are not suitable will not be returned.

4. Complete the ONLINE ARTWORK INFORMATION form no later than December 4, 2021. 

After submitting PART 1, you will receive an automated form for you to provide us with the following:

  • Artwork Title, Medium, Paper/Substrate.

  • An uploaded image of your work to the following specification:

300dpi with 1500 pixels on the shortest side; no larger than 5MB.

NOTE: A/P may also document submitted artwork in the A/P space. A/P will be using your submitted image, as well as other documentation of your work to promote A/P, the Not So Mini Exhibition, and the Not So Mini Online Auction. A/P will make every reasonable effort to ensure that the artist is credited. By signing and submitting your application form, you permit A/P to use images of submitted artwork in print and/or electronic media for these purposes.

 5. Deliver/Mail your edition of ten (10) 8” x 10” prints.

 

Local editions MUST be delivered to A/P no later than December 4, 2021 at 5:00pm to this address:

Alberta Printmakers | 4025 4 St SE | Calgary, AB T2G 2W4

Mailed editions MUST be post-marked no later than November 22, 2021 to this address:

A/P Gallery Committee | PO Box 6821, Station D | Calgary, AB T2P 2E7

NOTE: Due to potential postal delays, participants are encouraged to mail their submissions earlier if possible

*We are here to support you. If you have questions about any of the above terms or conditions, please email info@albertaprintmakers.com

2019 Not So Mini Exhibition Fundraiser Event (photo by Taha Ahmed

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Exhibition 

  • All prints will be on display in the 2021 Not So Mini International Group Exhibition in the A/P Main Space Gallery from December 8 to the 18, 2021.

  • The exhibition will be accessible in-person to viewers within our hours of operation (10am-8pm Wednesday, 10am-5pm Thursday to Saturday).

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Sale and Auction

  • ONE copy of each edition will be available to purchase outright to the first buyer at a pre-detemined 'Buy it Now' price, whether in-person or online, starting Wednesday December 8 until the auction closes on Satuday December 18.  Any of these purchases can be brought home or shipped to the lucky buyer right away.

  • ONE copy will be reserved and available via online auction. Bidders will be able  to try their luck on a reduced price and/or grabbing their last remaining favourite print(s) before they’re going, going gone! 

  • The online auction will go live on Wednesday, December 8, and will close on Saturday December 18.  

About the Exhibition and Auction
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