Manitoba Society Of Artists 2024 Open Juried Competition and Exhibition
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The OJCE2024 is an online show.
• The Long list (all entries) will be shown online from June 4 to September 15, 2024.
• The Shortlisted entries (up to 70 works) will be tagged online.
• The Awarded entries (up to 12) will be tagged online.
By entering this contest, you agree to the following rules of entry and terms and conditions:
RULES OF ENTRY – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
1. This competition is open to all residents of Manitoba, 16 years of age or over.
2. A NON-REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEE OF $50.00 must accompany ALL entry forms. Any entry without the fee will be automatically disqualified. Payment can be made by Etransfer or cheque
a. eTransfer to submit@manitobaartists.com with your bank’s app In the transfer comments, please include “Artist Name, OJCE 2024” This will be a direct deposit to the MSA account and your bank will send you a receipt.
b. Cheques can be payable to “Manitoba Society Of Artists” and mailed to MSA OJCE Manitoba Society of Artists, 120 Eugenie Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 0X7. In the memo field, include “Artist Name, OJCE 2024”.
3. All entries only accepted via this form (no snail mail or email).
4. The Manitoba Society of Artists will refer all sales inquiries for the longlist to the artists who will handle their own sales and shipping arrangements since they hold the artwork. There is no commission withheld by the MSA.
5. All work submitted must be the original and unaided work of the Artist. Work must not be copied from other artists’ work or photographs. Artist is responsible to warrant that they own the copyright to the work entered. Work must have been completed within the last three years and not shown in a previous Manitoba Society of Artists Juried Exhibition. Work date of completion CLEARLY MARKED on the entry form.
6. All artwork will be assessed by the image (.jpg, .jpeg,) provided by the artist. Please follow the preferred image naming conventions. Name of Artist. Name of Work. Example: PicassoSunflowers.jpg
Photos must be at least 2000 pixels wide on the shortest side. If you send us files that are 700 pixels wide then your work will look grainy and low resolution on the website!
7. NO photographs will be accepted (this pertains to the medium of the work, not the submission process).
8. Pricing will appear within the online description of each work, if the item is for sale. Submitted work(s) can be for sale and/or listed as NFS.
Jurying and Notification
Jurying and Notification
Online Submissions will be juried by a panel of two art professionals, who are not affiliated with MSA. Please note jurying results will not be relayed over the phone. The jury panel –art selection judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the selection of pieces.
Copyright
Artists are responsible for ensuring that there are no copyright issues or other legal issues attached to images used or the subjects within their commission. Entries must be submitted by the original artist. You must be the sole owner of the image (and the original work) you submit, and the submission of the piece and the entry form is your guarantee that you are the author and copyright holder of the work.
Ownership/Use Rights
Artists retain the copyright of their work. By entering the exhibition, artists/writers agree to have their submitted images/written work displayed on the msaojce.ca and mbsa.ca websites as well as any other marketing/PR paraphernalia without any fee or other form of compensation. Images will be credited to the artist only after the winning submission has been determined.
Submitting Digital Images
If you need assistance in submitting your images, please email msaojce@gmail.com
Additional Terms and Conditions
By participating in the show, you agree to release and hold harmless any affiliate of Manitoba Society of Artists, board, affiliates, agents and advertising and promotional agencies from any and all damages, injuries, claims, causes of actions, or losses of any kind resulting from your participation in this exhibition, including infringement of intellectual property rights.
Manitoba Society of Artists, board, affiliates, agents, and advertising and promotional agencies assume no responsibility or liability for any damages, injuries, claims, causes of actions, or losses of any kind arising in whole or in part from this show.
Additional Notes
• The Manitoba Society of Artists reserves the right to reject any work that does not follow the above rules.
• Please do not send any unrequested materials to Manitoba Society Of Artists
• ENTRY DEADLINE: May 6th 2024 at 6pm Central Standard Time
CONTACT
• Show / Media Inquiries: Cheryl Gilarski — cherylgilarski@gmail.com
• Help with Submission or Images: — msaojce@gmail.com
AWARDS
• Barbara Endres Award for First Place
• Second Place
• Third Place
• W. Cliff Packer Memorial Award
• Lynn Sissons Watercolour Award
• Brian Hyslop Award for Pastel
• William J Birtles Award for Sculpture
• Jean Wiens award for 1st time exhibiting at OJCE
• Bev Morton/Wayne Arthur award for mixed media.
• Three Honourable Mentions