Vaughan's Inspired City exhibition seeking entries
YorkRegion.com

Nov. 20, 2015

The sprawling suburban community once known as the City Above Toronto is undergoing a highly anticipated transformation with the emergence of its new downtown core, at Jane Street and Hwy. 7, dubbed the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.

In celebration of that, the City of Vaughan is seeking original artworks from GTA artists for its eighth annual juried art exhibition, themed Inspired City.

Selected artwork will be exhibited in the Atrium Gallery at city hall from Jan. 12 to March 14, 2016.

There are cash prizes up fro grabs for winners in the following categories: best in show, reserve best in show and people’s choice award.

All two-dimensional artwork, produced by those 18 and up, is eligible.

Artists can submit up to three works for consideration by the jury.

Entries will be judged from digital images and should be submitted a JPEG files on CD, USB key or as email attachments.

You can also submit a brief artistic statement (maximum 100 words) and a one-page biography, but both are optional.

There is a $20, non-refundable entry fee.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, Dec. 18.

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For a full list of entry conditions and further information, visit Vaughan.ca/culture