15th Annual Poinsettia Fundraiser
These beautiful poinsettias are grown locally by Floral Acres Greenhouse. The six-inch pot ($27) contains one plant in red, white or pink. The ten-inch pot ($45) contains three plants in red. Proceeds from this fundraiser help the Gallery acquire new works for the permanent collection.
7th Annual Members’ Show & Sale
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Members’ Show & Sale is organized to encourage and support the Gallery’s members who make art and who are interested in selling their work. It is also a fundraiser for the Gallery and a vehicle for recruiting new members. There is no fee to participate; one need only be a member of the Mendel Art Gallery as of the show’s opening date: October 21, 2011.
Members may submit two works of art (in any media) that meet the following criteria:
1. All works must be ready for display. All two-dimensional works must be properly framed and wired, and all three-dimensional works properly mounted.
2. Each work must have the following information firmly attached to reverse side: name of artist; title and date of work; medium; price of work; contact phone number.
3. All two-dimensional works may not exceed 4’ X 4’ in size; all three-dimensional works may not exceed 2’ X 2’ X 2’.
4. Members are responsible for both delivery and pickup of artworks.
5. Members must complete a standard information form when they drop off their work.
6. While extreme care will be taken handling artworks, the Gallery does not assume insurance responsibility or any liability for loss or damage of artworks.
7. All work exhibited must be the original work of the artist. Reproductions are not permitted.
8. Prices for artwork must range from $50 to $1,000. All works must include a sale price.
9. The Gallery’s sales commission is 25% of the retail price.
10. The Gallery reserves the right to decline any artworks for inclusion.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Delivery of Work: Members must bring their work to the Mendel Art Gallery on Monday, October 17 between 12:00 Noon and 8:30 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, October 21, 2011 at 7 p.m.
Pickup of Unsold Work: Monday, November 7 from 12 noon to 8:30 pm.
Sales commission proceeds go toward art acquisitions for the permanent collection.
FREE ADMISSION
Organized by the Gallery Group Volunteers
For more information, please contact Judy Koutecky at 975-7669 or jkoutecky@mendel.ca
2011 Spring Plant Sale & Mother’s Day Tea
Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Mendel Art Gallery Lobby
Free Admission
Plan your garden over tea
be inspired by Master Gardeners
purchase spring plants
find the perfect Mother’s Day present in the Gallery Shop
Proceeds from the plant sale and tea support acquisitions for the Gallery’s permanent collection.
For details: contact Judy Koutecky
Manager of Volunteer Resources
Mendel Art Gallery
(306) 975-7669
LUGO
LUGO is a celebration of Saskatoon’s vibrant cultural life and a massive art party with performances ranging from contemporary dance and theatre to crossword puzzles and indie rock. On Saturday, January 14th, we expect more than 800 participants and artists, coming together to make friends and raise funds for Mendel Art Gallery. Tickets are available online at pictatic.com and in the Gallery Shop. View photos from the event on the gallery’s flickr page.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Doors Open @ 8–Late
For performers, details, and tickets at goLUGO.ca! Follow the Mendel Art Gallery on Facebook or Twitter for LUGO sneak previews!
