Third Space Gallery has partnered with local tours & tastings hotspot, Uncorked Tours, alongside cafe & music venue, Haven Music Hall, to exhibit numerous local and regional artists in a show + sale format. Here’s all you need to know about this ongoing piece of our programming!
WHAT IS THE SHOW + SALE SERIES
This year long display of artworks is grouped into roughly 6-week-long shows where Third Space members can submit 8-10 small to medium sized 2D works to show in the Uncorked space. With the recent venue expansion of this series, there are plenty of showcasing opportunities!
HOW TO SIGN UP
Calls for this series are sent out to our members’ only newsletter at the end of each year, and then extended to the public through our social media and general newsletter. Availability will depend on time of year, time slots are first come, first served.
Currently, our call for artists is open! You can apply to be in the lineup through the Google form below.
PARTICIPATION FEES
There are no participation or commission fees to display your works in this space, the only thing you’ll need is an active membership with Third Space!
FORMS
Once members have either filled out the Google form or inquired with the Executive Director, they are given an opportunity to pick a time slot that best works for them. They may complete the form below, including details for each piece such as: title, medium, dimensions, price (if for sale), and an opportunity to donate a percentage of their sales to Third Space Gallery. Artists will have until a week before the installation to submit their completed forms and additional reference images.
Both the Word Doc and PDF versions of the form are identical, so select whichever file type works for you!
HOW DO I PRICE MY WORK
Some artists opt to not put their works for sale, and there are no price ranges or limits that are unreasonable. In the past, works have been sold from $10 to $500! We give flexibility to our members about the percentage they would like to donate back to Third Space, if at all. In any case, the amounts decided are whatever the artist is most comfortable with.
PAYMENT TO ARTISTS
Artists will be notified by Third Space’s Executive Director within 24 business hours should one of their artworks be inquired for purchase. Payment to the artist may take up to a week to process and can be made out via e-transfer, cheque, or cash at time of tear down and pick up of the show.
WHAT KIND OF ART CAN I SUBMIT
In regards to content, artists may submit nearly any kind of work: abstract, photography, painting, drawing, print, and anything in between, as long as it’s able to hang on a wall securely! Please make sure that your art arrives (and leaves) in one piece, this means your works should be dried, sealed, or contained in some way so that there are no residues left when handled or on display (i.e. an unframed charcoal drawing should be coated with a sealant to prevent smudging during handling).
We prioritize 2D works because there is limited table/display space for 3D works. Our only recommendation to artists is to be mindful should there be portrayals of genitalia, for the sake of being a publicly visible space if they opt for a show at Uncorked within the Saint John City Market.
TEAR DOWNS, PICK UPS, INSTALLS, AND OPENINGS
Details (dates, times) for specific shows will be clarified in the email confirming an artist’s spot in the lineup. Artists are not required to stay to install their own artworks, but are welcome to help if they would like! Should weather interfere with pick up or drop off of artwork, the participating members will be notified by email to arrange a different date and time.
I WANT TO PURCHASE A WORK IN THE SHOW
Artworks can be purchased in person, over social media direct message (Instagram or Facebook Messenger), by text (506-566-7434), or by email to <tiersespace@gmail.com>. During the night of the show opening, artworks can be purchased by cash, debit, credit, e-transfer, or PayPal. Afterwards, payments can be made by e-transfer or PayPal until the end of the show duration. Be sure to include your full name, email, and title of the piece you wish to purchase in any communications.
If you purchase a work from one of these shows, you will be contacted a week before pick up by email to collect your new piece during the tear down. Purchased works will be wrapped in paper and noted with the buyer’s name, and can be collected beyond the original timeframe if need be.
WALL SPACE
Here’s an example of the wall space available at Uncorked Tours. If an artist wants to reserve a specific wall in a group show, they can add this in their Google form or contact the Executive Director by email. Measurements are noted by length x height in feet.
Photos of Haven Music Hall will be uploaded soon!
Standalone wall: 6′ x 4.5′
Between doors: 2′ x 5′
Wall with slant: 7′ x 5′
Cream wall: 16′ x 5′
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
Reach out to our Executive Director at tiersespace@gmail.com for any inquiries not covered in this page! We are happy to help with any step of the way.
Thank you for supporting local artists!!!