Open Call to All Artists and Artisans:

2023 ARTFUL GIVING SHOW & SALE
Nov. 8, 2023 – Jan. 7, 2024

DEADLINE: September 17th, 2023 @ midnight
Artwork Drop off: November 6, 9:30 – 11AM
Artwork Pick-up: January 7, 5-6 pm

Headwaters Arts invites artists and artisans working in any medium, to apply to participate in our Artful Giving Gift Show and Sale, a juried show of original handmade gift items, including artwork.
We are looking for unique, well made, affordable items which can include: Jewelry; Pottery; Glass; Wood –Bowls; Live Edge Boards; Fiber – Silk scarves, hats; Artisan Soaps; Leather; Cards; original hand-made ornaments. All material must be made by the artist. Pieces that are a combination of handmade and mass-produced must be predominantly handmade. Prints and cards made from original artwork are acceptable but must be suitably packaged in cellophane sleeves .
If you are unsure if your material would qualify, please email info@headwatersarts.org with your questions or call the gallery on Wednesdays or Thursdays. We will NOT be accepting any food items.

 

 

Entries are juried.
• Selection will be made on the basis of quality, originality, price point, product packaging, technique, and product categories so that no one category is over-represented.
• Items catering to gift giving during the Holiday Season will be considered foremost.
• Headwater Arts Members will be given priority
• No submission charge applicable

Headwaters Arts retains a 35% commission on all sales.

** Note: Gallery Sitting will be required (Fridays-Sundays) and the number of shifts per artist will depend on the number of artists participating. Expect to sit 2-3 shifts. There are 2 “shifts” per day: morning – 10 am to
1:30 pm; afternoon – 1:30 to 5 pm.

PLEASE share this Call with other artists or artisans that you think may be interested.

To submit please click HERE

 

Read the 2023 Open Member Show Submission Guidelines 

(not all of these guidelines apply to Artful Giving, however if you will be submitting paintings, then you will find them helpful)

Call to Member Artists:

During the creation process,  the artist’s narrative sometimes takes a turn. Taking a risk allows their work to unfold in an unexpected direction. This is the opportunity for exploration of a narrative waiting to emerge.

Headwaters Arts invites members to submit 2 or 3 dimensional work that portrays a story to captivate the viewer.

(Not a member? Check out our membership info and join!)

 

Important dates:

• Show Dates: Aug 9 -Sept 10, 2023
• Submission deadline: Midnight,  June 29, 2023
• Artwork dropoff: Tuesday, Aug 8, 9:30-11 am
• Artwork pickup: Sunday, Sept 10, 5-6 pm

Note that the guidelines have been revised (as of March 27, 2023), so please take the time to READ and FOLLOW them to ensure that your submissions are accepted for the jurying process!

Read the 2023 Open Member Show Submission Guidelines

If you have read the guidelines and you are ready to submit to the show click here:  Submission Form

OPEN CALL – Register to Participate

SATURDAY, May 27, 2023

1:00 – 5:00 pm

Alton Mill Arts Centre, Alton, Ontario

“LET MUSIC BE YOUR MUSE”

Headwaters Arts invites artists to register to receive a free 6” X 6” blank canvas to create a masterpiece that expresses/depicts how music inspires you.

Artists are often deeply connected to music. Favourite songs, lyrics, musicians, instruments, scores, compositions of all genres and concert experiences etc. have a prominent place in artists lives, minds and in their creative process. We provide the canvas, and you create/paint and donate your masterpiece! No entry fee.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: MAY 14, 2023

DROP- OFF artwork DEADLINE: MAY 23,24,  2023

Important dates:

• Event Date: May 27, 2023 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm
• Registration deadline: May 14, 2023
• Artwork drop-off: Tuesday, May 23, 24  10 am-4 pm
• unsold Artwork pickup: end of day May 27 or 10-5 pm,  May 28
• Event: Tapestry of Art and Music ~ SATURDAY, May 27, 2023, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Alton Mill Arts Centre, Alton, Ontario

Please take the time to read and follow the guidelines at www.headwatersarts.org to ensure that you wish to participate/register and pick up a canvas for submission.

This is not a juried show, works will be selected by the event committee based on criteria that ensures a diverse display of art.

If you have read the guidelines and you are ready to register/participate please click here:  Registration Form

Call to Member Artists:

Are you a Square or a Round aficionado?

Around the Square is a square foot show with a few twists.

We are looking for submissions that have a finished size of 12 x 12 inches square or 12 inches in diameter (Tondos),  in any medium or 3-dimensional work that  has one dimension of 12 inches and fits in a 12″ x 12″ x 12″ space. Works on canvas or wood panel must be gallery depth (1.5 inches)  with edges finished (painting wraps around or painted a solid colour) .

All works will be priced at $250.

Artists may submit  up to 5 pieces.

So come out and Be Square, Embrace the Curve or both.

(Not a member? Check out our membership info and join!)

 

Important dates:

• Show Dates: May 31 – July 2, 2023
• Submission deadline: Midnight,  April 30, 2023
• Artwork dropoff: Monday, May 29, 9:30-11 am
• Artwork pickup: Sunday, July 2, 5-6 pm

Note that the guidelines have been revised (as of March 27, 2023), so please take the time to read and follow them to ensure that your submissions are accepted for the jurying process!

Read the 2023 Open Member Show Submission Guidelines

If you have read the guidelines and you are ready to submit to the show click here:  Submission Form

Call to Artists:

After a long winter hibernation, all of nature is poised to break free. We invite members to submit your best expression of “flora and fauna” – those wonderful earthly delights that emerge in spring, and inspire artists to create.

(Not a member? Check out our membership info and join!)

• Show Dates: March 22 – April 23, 2023
• Submission deadline: Midnight, March 6, 2023
• Artwork dropoff: Monday, March 20, 9:30-11 am
• Artwork pickup: Sunday, April 23, 5-5:30 pm

Note that the guidelines have been revised, so please take the time to read them!

Read the 2023 Open Member Show Submission Guidelines

If you have read the guidelines and you are ready to submit to the show click here:  Submission Form

Call to Artists:

Our theme Dark Into Light can evoke many different ideas or thoughts. Winter can be a dark time for some, for others the shadows on the snow are a delight, still others are longing for longer days and more sunshine. Perhaps you are simply reminded of differing colour values. However it speaks to you, we invite members to submit works that express your inner voice, be it a commentary, an experience/memory of overcoming darkness or just a delightful work that may speak to a viewer. (Not a member? Check out our membership info and join!)

• Show Dates: Feb. 15 – March 19, 2023
• Submission deadline: Midnight, Jan. 30, 2023
• Artwork dropoff: Monday, Feb. 13, 9:30-11 am
• Artwork pickup: Sunday, March 19, 5pm

Note that the guidelines have been revised, so please take the time to read them!

Read the 2023 Open Member Show Submission Guidelines

Submissions closed.

Call to Artists:

A new year provides a time for renewal, a chance to ‘turn over a new leaf’. We want to break free of our previous confines and move forward. 2023 promises to hold new beginnings. Headwaters Arts is looking for artwork that reflects the feeling of renewal and adventure for the year ahead..

We would like to encourage our newest members (2020-2023) and members who have not showcased for some time, to submit your artworks, be it in 2 or 3 dimensional format, to an exciting exhibition of creativity!

• Show Dates: Jan. 11 – Feb. 12, 2023
• Submission deadline: Midnight, Dec. 11, 2021
• Artwork dropoff: Monday, Jan. 9, 9:30-11 am
• Artwork pickup: Sunday, Feb. 12, 5p m

Note that the guidelines have been revised, so please take the time to read them!

Read the 2023 Open Member Show Submission Guidelines

If you have read the guidelines and you are ready to submit to the show click here:  Submission Form

Show Dates: Nov. 9, 2022 – Jan. 8, 2023
DEADLINE to submit:  midnight, Sept. 30th, 2022
Artwork Drop off: Monday, Nov. 7,  9:30–11 AM
Artwork Pick-up: Sunday, Jan. 8, 5 pm

Headwaters Arts invites artists and artisans working in any medium, to apply to participate in our Artful Giving Gift Show and Sale, a juried show of original handmade gift items, including artwork.
We are looking for unique, well made, affordable items which can include (but not limited to):

Jewelry; Pottery; Glass; Wood –Bowls; Live Edge Boards; Fiber – Silk scarves, hats; Artisan Soaps; Leather; Cards; original hand-made ornaments; artwork.

All material must be made by the artist. Pieces that are a combination of handmade and mass-produced must be predominantly handmade. Prints and cards made from original artwork are acceptable.
If you are unsure if your material would qualify, please email info@headwatersarts.org with your questions or call the gallery on Wednesdays or Thursdays. We will NOT be accepting any food items.

Entries are juried.
• Selection will be made on the basis of quality, originality, price point, product packaging, technique, and product categories so that no one category is over-represented.
• Items catering to gift giving during the Holiday Season will be considered foremost.
• Headwater Arts Members will be given priority
• No submission charge applicable

** Note: Gallery Sitting will be required (Fridays-Sundays) and the number of shifts per artist will depend on the number of artists participating. Expect to sit 2-3 shifts. There are 2 “shifts” per day:

mornings – 10 am to 1:30 pm;

afternoons – 1:30 to 5 pm.

Headwaters Arts uses Jotform to manage the submission process. See Jotform Instructions.

closed.

• Show dates: July 6 – Aug. 7
• Submission deadline: Midnight, May 31st
• Artwork Take in: July 4, 9:30-11 am
• Artwork pickup: August 7, 5 pm

Note that new this year, we are using JOTFORM to accept submissions and images. This is an online service that collects the information we require and allows you to upload your images at the same time.

For instructions on how to submit, please click 2022 Show Submission Guidelines which include instructions pertaining to JOTFORM.

Note that the guidelines have been revised, so please take the time to read them!

Ensure your images are cropped, resized and correctly named.

Submissions closed.

• Show dates: June 1 – July 3
• Submission deadline: midnight, April 26
• Artwork dropoff:  May 30 9:30-11 am
• Artwork pickup: July 3, 5 pm

Note that new this year, we are using JOTFORM to accept submissions and images. This is an online service that collects the information we require and allows you to upload your images at the same time.

For instructions on how to submit, please click 2022 Show Submission Guidelines which include instructions pertaining to JOTFORM.

Note that the guidelines have been revised, so please take the time to read them!

Ensure your images are cropped, resized and correctly named.

Submissions closed

New movements in our life sonatas, bring with them a symphony of changes, joys and discovery.

Headwaters Arts is looking for artworks that represent your experiences and memories of life.

Members are invited to submit their artworks that reflect this theme, be it in 2 or 3 dimensional formats, to Symphony of Seasons!

• Show Dates: Mar. 23 – Apr. 24, 2022
• Submission deadline: Midnight, Feb. 22, 2022
• Artwork drop-off: Monday, Mar. 21, 9:30-11 am
• Artwork pickup: Sunday, Apr. 24, 5-6 pm

Note that new this year, we are using JOTFORM to accept submissions and images. This is an online service that collects the information we require and allows you to upload your images at the same time.

For instructions on how to submit, please click 2022 Show Submission Guidelines which include instructions pertaining to JOTFORM.

Note that the guidelines have been revised, so please take the time to read them!

Submissions closed.

Call to Artists:

What have you (re)discovered in your favourite creative subject matter?

Headwaters Arts is looking for a variety of artworks that give pleasure to the mind, spirit and senses.

Members are invited to submit their artworks that reflect these discoveries, be it in 2 or 3 dimensional format, to Unearthing Beauty!

• Show Dates: Feb. 9 – Mar. 20, 2022
• Submission deadline: Midnight, Jan. 2, 2022
• Artwork drop-off: Monday, Feb. 7, 9:30-11 am
• Artwork pickup: Sunday, Mar. 20, 5-6 pm

Note that new this year, we are using JOTFORM to accept submissions and images. This is an online service that collects the information we require and allows you to upload your images at the same time.

For instructions on how to submit, please click 2022 Show Submission Guidelines which include instructions pertaining to JOTFORM.

Note that the guidelines have been revised, and we highly recommend taking the time to read them prior to attempting to submit!

Submissions closed