JAN. 12–MAY 31: Call For Artist Submissions

The Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) 2017 Call For Artist Submissions

SSNAP is pleased to launch its second biennial juried competition of Canadian 2D and 3D visual art, encouraging artists whose practice demonstrates originality, quality, integrity and creativity, resulting in work with a real visual impact and depth of meaning. 

Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are 18 years and older (as of 01/01/16) are invited to submit.

Approximately 50 finalists will be chosen by an independent jury. All artists' submissions anonymous to the jury.

Call opens January 12, 2017 and closes May 31, 2017.

List of SSNAP Awards (totaling $30,000):

THE JOAN McCONNELL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING WORK

$17,000 ($12,000 and a $5,000 Salt Spring Island artist residency).

THE STEPHEN P. ROBERTS JURORS' CHOICE AWARDS
Three awards of $2,000 selected by each juror.

THE ROSEMARIE BEHNCKE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
Three awards determined by a vote of visitors to the exhibition:

• 1st prize - $3,000
• 2nd prize - $2,000
• 3rd prize - $1,000

THE ASA (Alliance of Salt Spring Artists) AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SALT SPRING ARTIST
One award of $1,000.

Submissions will be accepted from Jan. 12 - May 31, 2017.
Guidelines and submission details to be found on the Salt Spring Art Prize website: www.saltspringartprize.ca.