11th Annual Glass Art Show & Sale
Uniquely Kootenay
You are invited to participate in a juried glass exhibit at the Radium Hot Springs pools in Kootenay National Park from June 23 - October 31, 2012. This exhibit will be viewed by an audience of over 80,000 visitors and features artists from Western Canada.
Artists are encouraged to creatively interpret the theme of "Uniquely Kootenay" within the context of the natural or cultural features of Kootenay National Park. If wildlife or plant life are depicted, the species interpreted should be native to the park ecosystem. See bottom of this page, to view samples of artwork from previous shows.
Show Information
Deadline for entries: May 18, 2012. Jurors will select winning entries and notify artists by June 1, 2012.
Techniques: You are invited to use any of the many glass materials and techniques in your work including beveled glass, stained glass, etching, copper foil, leading, fusing, etc. The piece should be presented as a window panel that contains translucent components. Or, if a three-dimensional piece is presented, appropriate display method suggested (contact us for more details). The artwork will be hung from the ceiling and must be ready for hanging with the appropriate framing and hardware attached for doing so. Artists are responsible for ensuring that hardware is sturdy enough to easily bear the weight of the piece. The Canadian Rockies Hot Springs is not responsible for damage due to failure of fixtures that have been attached by the artist. We reserve the right to refuse any pieces that do not have sufficiently sturdy fixtures.
Insurance: Artists are responsible for insuring their artwork for the duration of the show.
Pricing: Please price your work to include a 20% commission for the Radium Hot Springs. This fee will go towards covering the cost of offering the event. Shipping charges will be added if required. Upon sale of your artwork, you must submit your GST registration number or your Social Insurance Number for issuance of your payment.
Size restrictions: Maximum panel size is 115 cm wide x 135 cm high (45" x 78") and 45 kg (100 lbs).
Quantities: There is no limit on the number of submissions for the show.
Show environment: The panels will be hung in the public reception area of the Radium Hot Springs pools, a room that has 20 windows 120 cm wide by 195 cm high (48" x 78"). The panels will be hung as high as possible within the directly lit area to allow natural light to illuminate the work and to avoid possible damage caused by viewers. The room is staffed at all times and there is sufficient space for visitors to linger and enjoy the artwork. The show will be accessible daily during operating hours.
Shipping: The successful artists are invited to deliver their panels in person. Once the jury has made a final decision, you will be contacted and arrangements can be made at that time.
Pre-show Artist's Luncheon - A lunch for artists to meet and view the art prior to the show being hung will occur on June 16, 2012 at the Radium Hot Springs facility.
For more information or to submit an entry, please contact Donna Cook at: donna.cook@pc.gc.ca.
Deadline for entries is May 18, 2012.
Past Art Shows:
2011 - Magic of the Mountains
2010 - People and the Park
2009 - Park Wildlife
2008 - Patterns and Designs in Nature
2007 - Brilliance of Birds
2006 - Mountain Wildflowers
2005 - Inspirations of Kootenay National Park
2004 - Fire and Ice
2003 - Wonder of Water
2002 - Year of the Mountains
