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A small group of Meaford artists have been getting together to work and sell their art for many years, but it wasn’t until 2002 some of these same people met to for the organization now known as the “Meaford Creative Arts Association” (MCAA). The intent of this group was to represent the visual arts in Meaford and be a liaison with other such groups within the Georgian Bay area, Ontario, Canada. From these humble beginnings, what first started out as a small group of loosely knit, but like-minded individuals, it has since grown into an organization of approximately 80 plus artists and artisans. Regular meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at Meaford Hall. Here mutual concerns are addressed as well as special projects designed to enhance, beautify and promote the arts within the community and surrounding area. Most weekly paint-ins are scheduled to take place in a specially designated area within the Meaford hall, however outdoor paint-outs also take place from time-to-time when weather permits. Once a month a special guest artist is invited to demonstrate his/her particular expertise.
www.meafordcreativearts.blogspot.com
CALL-TO-ARTISTS – ARTFEST…on the bay July 4 and 5 MEAFORD HARBOUR
Please note for administrative reasons no applications for
entry will be accepted after May 31.
Entry Fee: $35.00 per Artist for MCAA members/$45.00 per Artist for
non- members.
(A non-refundable $20.00 administration fee will apply to cancellations received after June 15, 2009).
Venue: Adjacent to the Rotary Harbour Pavilion, Meaford Harbour.
Event runs rain or shine!
Area/Booth Size: Approx. 10 ft. x 10 ft.
Registration and Set-up: Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5 –
Between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
All sites will be pre-assigned by the ARTFEST…on the bay
Committee prior to registration.
Take-down: Sunday, July 5 – 4:00 p.m.
Criteria: Original works of art in any medium (including photography,
ceramics, wood, metals, sculpture, glass, stone or fabric).
Prints are acceptable if they are of the artist’s own original work.
NO COMMERCIALLY MANUFACTURED ITEMS ARE ACCEPTED.
Security/Insurance: Overnight security will be provided for tents, tables and large display boards only.
Insurance is the responsibility of the artist.
Neither the Meaford Creative Arts Association nor any members
thereof will be held responsible for damage, theft or loss to
exhibitor’s work/displays.
Entry Requirements: New Exhibitors: 1-2 titled photographs plus medium description. Please note photographs will not be returned.
Electronic submission of photographs to mcaa.art@gmail.com
will be accepted.
Alternatively, website information where photographs of original work
may be viewed is acceptable.
Artists who have entered ARTFEST…on the bay in previous years
are exempt from photo submission.
Further guidelines and information are printed overleaf.
Please make cheque payable to THE MEAFORD CREATIVE ARTS ASSOCIATION
and forward with entry form by May 31, 2009 to:
Carol-Ann Barrett
1536-4th Avenue West
Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 4X3
