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call for project souk @ sat ::: take 3 |
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where
sat ::: society for arts and technology
address ::: 1195, boul. saint-laurent (between rené-lévesque & sainte-catherine)
web ::: www.sat.qc.ca
dates
thursday, december 8 ::: opening cocktail from 5pm to 7pm (exclusive to the media, friends of the sat & participating artists)
friday, december 9 & saturday 10 ::: from 12pm to 9pm (open to the public)
sunday, december 11 ::: from 12pm to 5pm (open to the public)
installation date ::: thursday, december 8, from 6am to 4pm
strike-out dates ::: sunday, december 11 (after 5pm) and monday, december 12 (from 9am to 10am)
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souk
goal :::
- reunite montreal’s creators from various horizons in the same space
- to offer them a venue to sell their works as part of a free event, accessible to anyone
- to propose montreal’s new creations to a clientele that’s curious and seeks to make discoveries
- to make contemporary creations from montreal accessible to all wallets
- installation :::
- to recreate an environment that evokes a loft-apartment style inside the sat
rooms :::
- living room
- dinning room
- bedroom – adult
- bedroom – child
- walk-in closet
- studio
- lounge
- powder-room
- bathroom
room divisions :::
- large see-through screens (in fabrics) will divide the rooms
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tems to propose :::
- everything we can find in an apartment
- ::: accessories ::: drinks ::: calendars ::: greeting cards ::: design ::: limited editions ::: games ::: books ::: furniture ::: fashion ::: music ::: posters ::: pictures ::: sculptures ::: paintings ::: visuals ::: live works are welcome :::etc
ambiance :::
- café-bar open daily
- as well as music…
planning :::
- souk @ sat provides displays for your items
- presentation of the creations to be sold must be approved by souk @ sat
- planning and lighting provided by souk @ sat
- free storing spaces available on site
- all purchases are payable at the central cash-desk
fees taken care of by souk @ sat:::
- set-up of the venue (technicians)
- promotion (flyers, posters…)
- security
- cleaning
fees not taken care of by souk @ sat :::
- souk @ sat does not provide bags or wrappings for sold items
- souk @ sat offers bags and wrappings for sale at the cash-desk
- souk @ sat is not responsible for losses and damages that may occur during the event
- each creator must provide at least one person in charge of the presentation and sale of their works
- souk @ sat is not in charge of the transportation of goods before and after the event
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artistes
items / works :::
- the submitted creations must either be: useful, decorative or artistic. And they must absolutely have a reason to be found in an apartment.
- possibility to collaborate with other artists for the production of a work
space to be filled :::
- the size of your items and souk @ sat will determine the space you will occupy. the space allowed to the creators is theirs. inviting other creators to share their space is prohibited
sales and pricing :::
- revenues go directly to the creators
- the artists determine themselves the prices of the items, taking into account that 15 % of their total revenue will be given to souk @ sat as well as the visa – mastercard – interac transaction fees.
- suggested pricing ::: for all wallets
promotional material :::
- business cards, look-books, catalogues, visuals, portfolio, and press kit
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$$$$$
registration fees :::
- $ 25 for the participating artists
how to pay the registration fees :::
- on friday, december 2, 2005 (cash only)
contribution by the creators :::
- 15 % of their total revenue
access to paying machines :::
- interac and credit cards services are available at the sat
- transaction fees are of 15c per interac transaction and of 3,5% for credit cards (visa and master card)
method of payment (for sales) :::
- friday, december 16, 2005. Please do make sure to give your full name or the full name of your company in advance to the souk @ sat team (to receive your cheque)
- 15 % will be automatically deducted from your total sales figures
- interac and credit card fees will be automatically removed from your sales
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visibility
flyers :::
- 6000 copies in color (distributed all over montreal as of friday, november 25)
posters :::
mailing-list :::
site web :::
- links to ::: www.sat.qc.ca
medias :::
- media coverage through newspapers, radio and television networks
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guide and selection criteria
participation and selection criteria :::
- the required criteria are the excellence of the work, on all levels: aestheticism, creativity, innovation, and technical mastering.
- the priority will be given to creators whose work demonstrate a personal style, a desire to question their art form and to push its limits.
- to be an acknowledged creator (established artist, in mid-career, at the beginning of a career or a student)
- to provide a file with all the submission requirements (see “submission of projects”)
- to present original works or “authentic” reproductions
- the resale of goods is forbidden
- imported items are forbidden
- submissions by manufacturers, distributors and importers are not eligible
submission of projects :::
- required information ::: name / addresses / company / tel / cell / fax / e-mail / web-site
- curriculum vitae (description of past and current experience related to artistic professions)
- a minimum of 5 visual documents presenting the artist’s works is required (drawing, sketch, digital or printed photographs, look-book, articles in newspapers or magazines, any other pertinent document featuring the submitted works)
- to not send original works, only copies
- brief description of the submitted works accompanied by a description of the materials used to created them
- deadline ::: saturday, november 19, 2005, 6pm
how to submit :::
- e-mail ::: [email protected]
- mail ::: SAT, 1195 boul. saint-laurent, cp 1083 succursale desjardins H5B 1C2
- during souk @ sat’s open door session ::: saturday, november 19, from 4pm to 6pm at SAT – 1195, boul. saint-laurent
- submissions sent via fax will not be accepted
study of the projects :::
- a committee of professionals chosen for their specialized skills will evaluate the submissions
admission of the candidates :::
- the candidates whose submission will be accepted will be contacted via e-mail tuesday, november 22, before midnight
- the candidates whose submission were not accepted will not be contacted
- the results are final
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