Artcraft Winter

Oct 1 ― Registration Opens
Oct 31 ― Registration Deadline
Nov 6 ― Inventory List Submission & Volunteer Sign Up Deadlines
Nov 16-19 ― Inventory counted in & Artists set up displays
Nov 20 ― Artcraft Winter Opens
Dec 24 ― Artcraft Winter Closes
Dec 28 ― Inventory Pick Up and Haul In

Any questions please contact Elizabeth Nolan, Artcraft Manager:
artcraft@ssartscouncil.com or @ 250-537-0899

• All work shown in Artcraft must be substantially designed and produced within School District 64 (Gulf Islands) by people living in the SD64 area. Items such as books and CDs must be written or recorded by people living in the SD64 area. Indigenous artists living in the southern Vancouver Island region are exempt from the residency requirement.
• Participants are required to be members of Salt Spring Arts Council, which is $25 per annum.
• Memberships can be purchased here.
• Participation is open to artists who have been juried into Artcraft Summer, plus other "New Artists" who have been invited or approved by the Manager. Approval for Artcraft Winter participation for takes place year by year; previous approval in a winter show does not guarantee placement for non-juried artists.
• All participants pay a registration fee of $35.
• Items entered must be for sale and priced the same wherever sold.
• All items must be of high technical quality and a substantial portion of the production of the items must involve the creative process of the participant and show originality.
• Items which are copied or appropriated from other artists or cultures will not be considered.
• Work created using commercial molds will not be considered.
• Wall art must be framed and ready to hang, or packaged and mounted professionally. Unframed prints must have protective backing and packaging.
• Any individual piece can only be entered for a period of 2 years.
• Non-perishable food items are admissible once checked by the manager.
• All items must be complete i.e if you sell pendants, you must include a chain.
• Admission to Artcraft Winter does not entitle the participant to entry of Artcraft Summer.
• All new participants, and previous participants with new items must show their work to the manager prior to registration.

• Artists pay a 40% commission when they volunteer for a 3-hour shift over the course of the show.
• Artists who do not volunteer pay a 50% commission.
• Participants from outside of Salt Spring (other Southern Gulf Islands) pay a 40% commission.
• Vendors with items in the Books and Calendars category pay a 30% commission if volunteering or a 40% commission if not.

After registration artists will receive an invitation to a shared Google spreadsheet to record their inventory list. The Manager will update the spreadsheet with SKUs (Stock Keeping Unit codes). Artists are responsible for labelling each item with the correct SKU and price.

Find instructions for filling in the sheet here.

• No business cards or display materials are allowed on shelves. A card with the artist's name will be provided, as will an "artist information" area where business cards will be available to customers.
• Artists are asked to have an up-to-date listing on the Salt Spring Arts online Directory.
• We ask artists to use minimal props and display items as well as no coloured or patterned fabrics to keep the show cohesive.

There is one cheque run for Artcraft Winter. Cheques will be mailed to participants from the outer Gulf Islands. Salt Spring Artist's cheques may be mailed by arrangement.

Once artist registrations have been approved, there will be an online sign up for times to bring in inventory in to be counted and for artists to set up their allocated space. Decisions regarding merchandising, distribution of space and display are at the discretion of the Artcraft Manager. We ask that no fabrics be used for the displays.

Artcraft makes a commitment to display, advertise and promote the work in the show. Our expectation is that participants will not remove work from the show during the Artcraft season. Signing the registration sheet confirms your agreement with, and understanding of this policy.

While Salt Spring Arts and staff take all reasonable care of your inventory, we accept no responsibility for loss, theft or breakage of inventory for any reason. Signing the registration sheet confirms your agreement with and understanding of this policy.

All Public Health Orders will be followed.