insomnia 2010

Red Head Gallery is accepting submissions for Insomnia. We are continuing this successful Scotiabank Nuit Blanche salon show for the fourth year in a row. The exhibition runs from September 29 – October 2, culminating in the morning of October 3, when we will be offering all-night access to our venue for the viewing of this exhibition specially created for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche. We are hoping to add even more new faces to the over 70 artists that participated last year.

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 ENTRY FEE: $35. Make cheque or money order payable to “Red Head Gallery”. Maximum: one work. Must include Artist Agreement (found on our website) with your submission.

 CRITERIA: Artworks must reflect on the theme of Insomnia, as interpreted by the artist and must meet the aesthetic standards of the gallery. Open to all artists/media.

 All work must be ready to hang/install and include necessary hardware. Permission of the Gallery Director is necessary if the work has specific presentation requirements, OR is oversized work (over 4ft x 4ft), OR does not hang on the wall or sit on a pedestal.  Video/dvd/sound works especially cannot be submitted without prior arrangement with the Gallery Director. Please note: the gallery does not have any electronic equipment, and very limited storage.  Hanging instructions must be included with the submission. Artist may be contacted to install their own work if it is complex.

 Red Head Gallery can refuse to exhibit any work that does not meet the above criteria. If refused the submission fee will be returned.

Delivery of work: For this salon-style exhibit, artwork can be dropped off during gallery hours or mailed. Works sent by mail must include both return postage and packaging. Work must be at the gallery by 5pm Thursday September 23^rd.
Pickup: All works must be picked up by 5pm Thursday, October 7^th. The gallery is unable to store beyond this date.


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associate membership drive

The Red Head Gallery Associate Membership is a new initiative implemented to support the gallery in a meaningful way.

The fee is $50 renewable annually. Your membership fee supports The Red Head Gallery’s continued role as a forum for dialogue and exchange about contemporary art practices through exhibitions, and member events. The Red Head Gallery facilitates a sense of community: to meet other members involved in the visual arts, to network, socialize, and to create discourse. The Gallery, celebrating its 20 anniversary in 2010 is a professional artists’ cooperative committed to exhibiting the work of established and emerging artists and to encouraging ethnic and cultural diversity in both audience and program development. 

Associate members will have the opportunity to participate in Red Head Exchange exhibitions, should vacancies be available after the current members have been accommodated. Associate member’s names will appear on a page of the Red Head web site with a link to their own web site. Additionally, associate members will have the opportunity to rent the gallerv space from one to six weeks during the summer when the gallery is closed.

call for new members

The Red Head Gallery is looking for new members.
 
Ongoing. We aim to review submissions every three months.
Next Submission Deadline- Sept 17th, 2010

Founded in 1990, The Red Head Gallery is one of Canada's most respected collectives showcasing a broad range of contemporary visual art by emerging and mid-career artists. Membership with Red Head gives individuals the opportunity to participate in a vibrant community of artists. Members are expected to participate on committees, gallery special projects and gallery administration
 
Red Head's excellent location at 401 Richmond, combined with Red Head’s reputation ensures that exhibits get noticed.  Alongside solo exhibitions by our members, Red Head programming has included national and international exchange exhibitions and summer exhibitions presenting work by artists beyond the membership.

If you are interested in applying for membership with this unique collective please send us a package that includes:
- A Cover Letter outlining your interest in the collective.
- Artist Statement. (Please indicate the media, technique, theme or context of your artwork.)
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Maximum of 20 digital images (including detailed views) of your work on a well-labelled CD. Images should be saved as jpegs, at 1024px by 768px at 72dpi. In the case of video or performance based works, please include a DVD. Please use the convention name01.jpg, name02.jpg, etc when saving your files.
- Corresponding list of images, indicating title, year of execution, medium and dimensions (h x w)
- Relevant Support Material (articles, reviews, catalogues, etc.)
- Self-addressed stamped envelope with proper return postage if you require the return of any material.
Note: Do not send original artwork.  The current members will review submissions.

At this time, we are looking for Toronto based members. Full members pay $155/month and get a solo show approximately every 18 months.  Half-members pay $77.50 per month and get a solo show approximately every 36 months.

  
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