Square Foot Art Exhibition
MARIPOSA SQUARE FOOT ART EXHIBITION aims to welcome local and regional artists in a charming rural atmosphere, promote their work and connect them with art lovers and the general public.
We invite to participate all emerging and established artists, working in any media or discipline that results in an artwork that can be hung on a wall.
The exhibition space is our pavilion located on the farm grounds. Our 2,000 sq. ft pavilion is an old barn that was renovated into an enchanting reception room. It is fully licensed to sell and to serve alcoholic beverages. The building is accessible to people with limited mobility. More information at Venue for events – Mariposa Farm
MARIPOSA will offer refreshments and meal options during the art exhibit. Visitors will be welcome to visit the farm and enjoy the charming farmstead.
Stay tuned for further details!
CALL FOR ARTISTS:
- MARIPOSA’s call for artists is open from January 31, 2025 – 8 am, and will close March 23, 2025 – 8 pm.
- 25 artists will be selected to participate in the 2025 event.
- Download APPLICATION FORM- PDF and email to slavoie@mariposa-duck.on.ca Three photos of artwork reflecting the medium used and the style the artist aims to exhibit must be submitted with the application. Images must be at least 1920 pixels on both dimensions at 72 dpi. Images must be in JPEG format.
- All artwork must be 12” x 12” including frame. Each selected artist has to provide 5 artworks for the exhibit.
- Only original works may be hung for display.
- All artwork must be professionally framed or gallery wrapped. If pieces are gallery wrapped canvas, the sides must be painted and finished neatly. All artwork must be wired for hanging (no sawtooth hangers will be accepted). Hanging wires and D-rings must be attached to artwork at a third of the way down from the top.
- All artwork must be for sale for a minimum of $ 100 and a maximum price of $ 400.
A 15 % commission will be retained by MARIPOSA. - Artist will be advised when an artwork is sold and, if they wish, can replace it.
- MARIPOSA assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to any of the works while on exhibit. We recommend that artists insure their artwork.
- MARIPOSA and the artists are both responsible for promoting the art exhibit via their personal and professional networks.
- For promotional purposes, artists are encouraged to be available and present at one of the days of the exhibit. For that day, MARIPOSA will provide a free lunch to the artist.
- MARIPOSA hopes that its project will generate interest from artists and we thank you in advance for sharing this “Call for artists” in your networks.
- For any question regarding this call for artists, please contact Ian Walker at (613) 769 1608 or Suzanne Lavoie at (613) 673 5881
IMPORTANT DATES:
Application Entry Deadline:
March 23, 2025
Artist Notification:
by April 11, 2025
Artwork Drop Off:
Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23, 2025 between
11am-3pm or by appointment
Exhibit Dates and Hours:
September 2025
Fridays: 11am-6pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 11am-3pm
or by appointment
Pick Up Unsold Artwork:
Sunday, September 28, 2025
between 3-5pm and
Monday, September 29
between 11am-3pm
or by appointment