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Elora Sculpture Project 2021 Call For Submissions
The village of Elora and the Town of Fergus; part of Centre Wellington, are centrally located in Ontario,...

The village of Elora and the Town of Fergus; part of Centre Wellington, are centrally located in Ontario, a short drive from Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton and Guelph. The proximity to major centres and spectacular landscapes surrounding the Grand River invite many tourists and visitors, spring to fall. Elora’s vibrant cultural community is host to both the Elora Music Festival, and the Riverfest Musical Festival as well as other popular events.

The community’s’ commitment to art and culture, and its’ growing reputation to inspire and engage the public with art draws many return visitors from across Canada, the United States and abroad.

The Elora Sculpture Project is a seasonal, outdoor exhibition running from May 1 to October 31. Sculptures will be installed throughout the downtown core of Elora and Fergus.

Exhibition Guidelines:

The exhibition is open to all artists within Canada.

The criteria for selecting the artworks include aesthetic appeal, quality, durability, innovation and originality.

Sculptures must be original works suitable for outdoor installation. The artwork should not pose a risk of injury to the public (i.e. no sharp points) and be must robust enough to withstand outdoor installation and interaction with the public.

A jury appointed by the Elora Sculpture Project (ESP) committee will select up to 18 entries for exhibition. Artists may submit up to two entries for consideration.

Artworks may be offered for sale. The ESP does not take a commission on sales. All inquiries and sales are handled by the artist or their agent.

Works selected must be installed for the entire exhibition period, May 1 to October 31, 2021.

Artists will receive an honorarium upon conclusion of the exhibition.

Deadline for submissions is January 16, 2021.

Complete details and entry forms available at: elorasculpture.ca

Send inquiries to: elorasculptureproject@gmail.com