Call for Entry for Artists for IMPACT 2025
Artists (18 years+) at early, mid, and later points in their career are invited to submit to Neilson Park Creative Centre’s (NPCC) IMPACT 2025, Annual Juried Exhibition.
IMPACT is NPCC’s most anticipated show that fosters creativity in the artistic community. IMPACT 2025 aims to bring together artists practicing in diverse media and approaches, both traditional and contemporary, while showcasing artwork of the highest standard.
IMPACT 2025 will be exhibited in all the galleries at Neilson Park Creative Centre.
The entry deadline is Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm.
Important Dates
Exhibition Dates:
July 8 to July 27, 2025
Exhibition Location:
All Galleries at Neilson Park Creative Centre
Due Date for Call for Entry:
Monday, April 21, 2025
Artist Notification Emailed On:
Friday, May 16, 2025
Delivery to NPCC of Accepted Artworks:
Wednesday, July 2, 9 am to 4:30 pm, Thursday, July 3, 9 am to 9:30 pm, Friday, July 4, 9 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday, July 6, 10 am to 4:30 pm
Exhibition Reception and Awards:
Thursday, July 10 from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Art Space Connect Gallery
Pick up of Accepted Artworks:
Mon., July 28, 9 am to 4:30 pm;
Tues., July 29, 9 am to 9:30 pm;
Wed., July 30, 9 am to 4:30 pm,
Thurs., July 29, 9 am to 9:30 pm;
Fri., August 1, 9 am to 4:30 pm.
Awards
First Place: $1,000
Second Place: $750
Third Place: $500
One People’s Choice Award: $200
Two Honourable Mentions: $100 each
Juror
Bruce Parsons, Prof. Emeritus York University
Visual Arts, AMPD
Arts, Music, Performance and Design
When he first studied art many years ago he did not know what art was all about and the mysteries were fascinating. And after 55 years he is still making discoveries. As a familiar friend of the NPCC Gallery he looks forward to spending a quiet time viewing your art work, seeing what mysteries are revealed.
MOUNTAIN
RAINSTORM COMING
WIND BLOWS AROUND
OLD BUILDING
~text from an old stone seal for a Chinese painting
Bruce Parsons artist web site, bruceparsons.ca
Submission Information
Selection Process
- All submitted artworks will be juried.
- Decisions will be made on the digital images submitted by the artist.
- The juror’s decision is final.
- Accepted artists will be notified by email by May 16, 2025.
- NPCC reserves the right to use submitted images for publicity purposes.
Submission Guidelines
- Each artist may submit up to two artworks in any medium.
- Submissions are complete after the application form, payment and images are received.
- Digital images submitted for jurying must be in a .jpg format. Images should be labelled as follows: LastName_FirstName_ArtworkTitle.
- Artworks must be original, created within the last two years and not displayed previously in the galleries at NPCC.
- All submitted 2-D artwork must not exceed 50 pounds.
- Artworks must be wired and ready to hang. D rings are acceptable provided they are a minimum of ½ inch in diameter.
- Wire should be placed no lower than 6 inches from the top and must be 3 inches below the top of the frame.
- Wire should be appropriate for weight of the artwork. Large artwork should be wired with triple strand wire.
- Please wrap sharp edges of wiring with tape.
- Fibre Art/Textiles should be submitted with proper display equipment. It can be hung with a pocket/sleeve sewn to the top back with a rod or dowel to extend one inch either side of the artwork.
- Video entries should be submitted in MP4 format in a link, see website for details
- Video entries must have their own presentation devices, screens and installation notes. Artists may be asked to be available to help with installation.
- Artists submitting installation artwork must provide their own hanging devices, installation notes and may be asked to be available to help with installation.
- Artworks must have two temporary NPCC labels attached to it listing the artist’s name, phone number, title of artwork, medium and price taped to the back.
Sale of Art
- Sales of artwork are processed by NPCC. Artists will be notified by email when artwork is sold.
- NPCC will arrange for the purchaser to pick up the artwork.
- Cheques for artwork sales will be issued and mailed to the artist within 30 days after the show closes, less 15% commission to NPCC.
- HST is applicable on all sales. HST will be remitted to artists on submission of their HST registration number, otherwise HST will be reported and remitted by NPCC.
Entry Fees
Please note entry fees are non-refundable.
NPCC Members and College or University Students
G25IMPACT1: One Artwork: $25 plus HST, total of $28.25
G25IMPACT2: Two Artworks: $35 plus HST, total of $39.55
Non-NPCC Members
G25IMPACT3: One Artwork: $35 plus HST, total of $39.55
G25IMPACT4: Two Artworks: $45 plus HST, total of $50.85
How to Submit Your Artwork for Jurying
There are two methods to submit your application form, images and payment, online or at the centre.
Online
- Complete the application form and upload images below.
- Payment online below.
At the Centre
- Print the application form here, email or drop off at the centre
- Email images to gallery@neilsonparkcreativecentre.com
- Payment by credit, debit, cheque or cash
For any questions or assistance please email Cory at gallery@neilsonparkcreativecentre.com
Online Entry Form for IMPACT 2025
Online Payment
To complete your entry form for IMPACT 2025, please make your payment. Please note entry fees are non-refundable.
NPCC Members and College or University Students
One Artwork: $25 plus HST, total of $28.25, click here G25IMPACT1
Two Artworks: $35 plus HST, total of $39.55, click here G25IMPACT2
Non-NPCC Members
One Artwork: $35 plus HST, total of $39.55, click here G25IMPACT3
Two Artworks: $45 plus HST, total of $50.85, click here G25IMPACT4
For more information or questions, please email Cory at gallery@neilsonparkcreativecentre.com