Call for Entries
Shirley Dilworth Jaychuk Competition
Shirley Dilworth Jaychuk had a lifetime love of art. Perhaps it was genetic – her paternal grandmother was an accomplished portrait painter, and her paternal aunt painted exquisite miniatures. Her husband Stan had painted in his youth, but gave it up for a career as a business systems analyst. He made an exception where his beloved Shirley was concerned, though, always agreeing to paint landscapes that Shirley admired. Shirley was especially fond of the Group of Seven, and specifically A.Y. Jackson, A.J. Casson, and J.E.H. MacDonald. She also enjoyed the French impressionists and Van Gogh.
Upon her passing in 2006, her husband wanted to do something to keep Shirley’s love of art alive. After several conversations with the staff and board of the Elora Centre for the Arts, The Shirley Dilworth Jaychuk Painting Competition was created.
“Shirley would have supported this,” says Stan. “This is something to commemorate her love of the arts. The fact that the competition is for representational painting would make her very happy.”
Deadline for Entries - Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009
Juror - Mr. Barry McCarthy (www.mccarthyart.ca)
Awards
Awards will be announced at the Opening Receptionat the Elora Centre for the Arts on October 15th.
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First prize:
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$1000.00
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Second prize:
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$500.00
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Third prize:
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$300.00
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Honorable Mention
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Gift Certificate
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Eligibility
The competition is open to artists over 18 years of age, residing in the regions of Wellington County (Elora, Fergus, Guelph and neighbouring communities with in the County). All work must be hand delivered to the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Specifications
· The competition is open only to representational paintings in any paint medium that reflects Wellington County.
· All work must be hand delivered to the Elora Centre for the Arts and include a Bio and Artist Statement.
· Work entered in the competition must have been completed within the last two years.
· A maximum of two pieces can be entered in the competition. ($20 entry fee).
· The maximum painting size allowable is 40 inches wide– no vertical restriction
· Finalists will have their work exhibited in the Minarovich Gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts. Work must be delivered to the gallery presented professionally.
· Awards will be presented at the opening reception.
No Digital Images will be accepted
Entry Fees and Commission
· A $20 entry fee will be charged. Please make cheques payable to the Elora Centre for the Arts.
· The Elora Centre for the Arts will retain a 30% commission on works sold.
· The Elora Centre for the Arts will charge taxes on work sold and remit payment (70%) to the artist promptly.
Elora Centre for the Arts
PO Box 478
75 Melville Street
Elora, Ontario
N0B 1S0
Delivery and Return of Accepted Work
· Finalists will be notified by phone call and email.
· The Elora Centre for the Arts reserves the right to refuse any entry that is damaged, not ready for exhibition, or if it is does not subscribe to the theme of the competition or does not fit the specifications. All accepted work must remain in the exhibition for its duration.
- Unsold artwork must be picked up during the Elora Centre for the Arts officehours between November 16nd and November 20th, between the hours or 9:00 am and 5:00pm. The Centre will not be responsible for any artwork not picked up during the times specified.
Liability
The Elora Centre for the Arts will take every precaution against damage or theft of artwork, but will not be responsible for damage or loss whatever the cause.
Good Question
Graduating Artists from the University of Waterloo MFA Program
June 18 - August 3, 2009
Opening Reception is Wednesday Evening June 18 at 8:00pm Everyone is welcome
In a Masters of Fine Arts program, artists push their work to explore new directions and questions. This show is a snapshot of where such questions have taken six graduates from the University of Waterloo: video, painting, installation and drawing that will surprise and engage you. This kind of research, ofcourse, does not result in fixed answers, but generates new ideas and experiences. Come and experience the questions at the Minarovich Gallery this summer.
Gallery Hours are 9:00 - 5:00 weekdays and 1:00- 3:30 on weekends - Viewing is FREE - donations are accepted. | 
