Souk @ sat

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)

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

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

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

$$$$$

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

visibility

flyers :::

• 6000 copies in color (distributed all over montreal as of friday, november 25)

posters :::

• available upon request

mailing-list :::

• 5500 people (sat)

site web :::

• links to ::: www.sat.qc.ca

medias :::

• media coverage through newspapers, radio and television networks

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