Artist Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ARTISTS PARTICIPATING in the ART EXHIBITION at the BALA CRANBERRY FESTIVAL

Step 1. After reviewing the Guidelines for Exhibition communicate your interest to exhibit, no later than October 4, 2025. If an eligible artist and space is available you will receive a reply confirming your addition to the List of Exhibiting Artists or the wait list. Space is limited and will likely be filled before October, so do not wait.

Step 2. Fill in the Online Entry Form. Details for each art work to be submitted will be collected here at this point. This information will be used by the Display Committee to create labels for each painting. (Name of artist, painting name, location, and price if for sale). If you have any difficulty completing the online entry form, contact us at signup@balapleinair.ca

Step 3. Prepare eligible artwork. Art work may be framed or attached to a solid substructure. It must be ready to hang – with a wire on the back. The number of pieces must not exceed 4 and the total of all art work will need to fit inside a display area of 36″ X 42″.

Step 4. Artists are encouraged to volunteer for a shift at the Festival If unable to volunteer, an Entry Fee of $45 is payable to the Bala Plein Air Group.

Bala Plein Air Group

The Bala Plein Air Group, a volunteer-led group and will provide the following to support the Exhibition:

  • Display Panels & exhibition signage inside the arena
  • Name Plate for each artist
  • Produce consistent labels for each individual artwork.
  • Will hang art and setup display for the public.
  • Provide instructions and criteria to the Jurists and award prizes ahead of the opening of the festival.
  • Run the scavenger hunt for children, raffle draw and People’s Choice Award voting process during the festival.
  • Manage sales transactions during the Festival, wrap and manage pickup of sold art work at end of the festival. Reimburse artists for sales, less agreed upon commission of 15% following the Festival.
  • Liaise with Festival Organizing Committee and sponsors on behalf of Exhibiting artists.