Instructions

Please review the Entry Terms and Guidelines before submitting. You can also check out our Data Protection Policy.

After submitting your artwork, you must pay the entry fee to complete your submission.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at:
info (at) suture (dot) zone

What's the entry fee for? The entry fee contributes to the on-going web service fees, our team to maintain it and promotion of the site and exhibitions.

If you want to submit through Curator Space, click here.

ENTRY TERMS AND GUIDELINES

Artist Benefits

• Selected artists receive an individual web page on the Suture Zone site.
• Selected artists receive a place in the Suture Zone publication showcasing submitted art.
• Artists can benefit from networking with other artists who are concerned about the state of the world.

Artist Eligibility

• must be 18 years or older
• can be emerging or established
• must be able to communicate in English

Fee

• $35 CAD for 2 images
• artist can submit more than once if he or she would like more than 2 artworks to be considered
• entry fees are NOT refundable and do NOT guarantee entry into the exhibition

Media

• two-dimensional work done by hand are eligible such as paintings and drawings 
• photography, digital, mixed-media, print work and collage are eligible
• video and sound are eligible
• sculpture, crafts, jewelry, fabric art and similar media are ineligible

At this time we do not accept submissions of AI-generated content, as the current technology is based heavily on unauthorized use of copyrighted content. We also will not accept AI-derivatives, or larger works with any AI component, for the same reason.

Judging Criteria

Suture Zone looks for originality, mastery of medium, strong overall design and composition,

creative and clear interpretation of theme and a solid, arresting impression and intention in each artwork. 

Artist Biography

• maximum 150 words
• must be written in the first person and should explain the artist’s purpose
• and inspiration for his or her overall practice or for the pieces submitted.
• will not be a factor during the jurying process but will be used in Exhibition or Artist Pages
• text will be edited if they surpass the word limit or if they are structurally and/or grammatically incorrect

Artist Message

• maximum 150 words

Image Requirements

• only 1 artwork and 1 frontal viewpoint per image is permissible 
• cannot exceed 6MB
• image file must be in .jpg format
• files must be labeled as Full name-Title of Art.jpg (example: Kelly Jones-Sunrise.jpg)
• cropped to show only the artwork - frames, mat, other backgrounds and watermarks are unacceptable
• clear, without glares and in focus

Artist notification of results

• Suture Zone will notify all entrants of inclusion or exclusion of the current exhibition by email.

Newsletter Subscription

Upon submission, artists who chose to, will be added to Suture Zone’s email list and will receive future announcements and newsletters.  If the artist prefers not to be on this list in the future, he or she can email Suture Zone and be removed. 

Policy

• once the submission deadline has been reached, no image substitutions or changes will be permitted
• all artwork must be original and not done with help from teachers or be copied from work by other artists or photographers
• artwork that's offensive, violent, vulgar, distasteful or negative in any way against humans or animals is unacceptable
• all decisions regarding exhibitions are final
• all selected artwork must remain in the exhibition for the entire duration - early withdrawals are not permitted
• artists' contact information will not be shared with external parties or groups
• Suture Zone reserves the right to cancel, extend or change deadline or exhibition dates or content at any time
• all selected artists will be promoted on Suture Zone’s social channels

Usage Rights

By submitting above, the artist who has his or her artwork selected for an exhibition agrees that Suture Zone is granted usage of the artwork for display, publication, promotion, marketing, email newsletters, press releases and for use on the Suture Zone website and social media. The artist's name will be displayed with the artwork in most but not all cases. The artwork and artist's name will also be archived on this site and will be available for public view. The artist maintains all copyrights of the images of artworks. Images will not be resold, copied, exchanged or downloaded from this site.

Legal Agreement

• ARTIST agrees to pay ENTRY FEES (Non-refundable Application Fee and Additional Entry Fees): $35 CAD entry fee for two (2) images. 
• Consignment: The artwork(s) exhibited and/or represented by Suture Zone, pursuant to this Agreement, are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ARTWORK” and refers to those artworks submitted by ARTIST to Suture Zone and accepted by Suture Zone for exhibition for the duration of the exhibition dates.
• ARTIST represents and warrants that ARTIST is the creator of the “ARTWORK” and ARTIST has the authority to enter this Agreement with Suture Zone without the consent of any third party.
• Suture Zone will exhibit the "ARTWORK" in an exhibition represented by Suture Zone online or in printed publication form.
• ARTIST retains ownership of all “ARTWORK” represented by Suture Zone until such “ARTWORK” is sold, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, or otherwise. ARTIST retains copyright to all consigned “ARTWORK” in perpetuity, as governed by law. Suture Zone shall take the steps necessary to ensure that the ARTIST’s notice of copyright is protected and included in all documentation.
• PROMOTION: All entrants grant Suture Zone the right to use or publish images of their work to promote the art exhibits, future calls for entries, videos, or the art gallery. Selected entries may be included in our online gallery, on our Facebook page, Instagram, or other social media sites for the purpose of promoting artists and shows.
• MODIFICATIONS: All modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by BOTH parties. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between Suture Zone and ARTIST.
• Suture Zone reserves the right to use discretion in exhibiting or not exhibiting accepted “ARTWORK.”
• Suture Zone is an operating name under Strange Ideas.