Upcoming Shows

Pearl Ellis Gallery is excited to announce "Giftables: A Holiday Pop-up", running from November 12th to 23rd. This event will transform our gallery into a holiday pop-up shop, offering unique handcrafted gifts. We invite artists and craftspeople to participate in this festive two-week event.

Event Details:

• Exhibition Dates: Tue-Sat, 10 am to 4 pm, Nov 12-23, 2024 (10 shopping days total)
• Location: Pearl Ellis Gallery, 1729 Comox Ave
• Setup Date: Sunday, Nov 10, 10am - 12pm
• Take-down Date: Saturday, Nov 23, 4pm

About the Show:

"Giftables" will offer shoppers high-quality, handcrafted items at affordable prices. Buyers can purchase and take items immediately, making this an ideal event for holiday shopping. Sellers will not need to be on hand, our gallery hosts will take care of all sales.

Categories of Accepted Work:

We welcome applications from artists and craftspeople working in various mediums, including:

• Jewelry
• Ceramics
• Textiles
• Woodwork
• Glasswork
• Photography
• Handmade prints, e.g. Collagraphs/Lithographs/Linocuts etc.
• Original paintings
• Sculptures
• Paper crafts
• Tree ornaments
• Other high quality handmade items

Submission Guidelines:

Artists can submit their information via our Google Form link starting September 15th. The deadline for submissions is October 22nd.

Required details:

• Contact Information: Full name, phone number, email, and website or social media links (if available).
• Artist Statement: A brief description of yourself and your work (max 200 words) and a photo of yourself. These will be used to create a 4x5 profile card for you, to place near your work.
• Portfolio: High-quality images of the items you intend to sell, plus dimensions, materials, and retail prices.
• Display Requirements: Indicate your preferred display method (table space, wall space, plinth, etc) and any special needs.

Pricing Guidelines:

• Maximum Price per Item: $250
• Prices should include a 20% gallery commission.

Space Allocation:

Due to limited space:

• Shared Tables: Each 6-foot table will be shared between three artists (plan for 2wx3h feet of space). Artists are encouraged to bring small display boxes, risers etc to improve their display. Please ensure these are labeled. If you have any tablecloths available for use please let us know.
• Display Rotation: Though we will primarily keep your work in one area, in order to have a pleasing, dynamic display, we may move your work around in the gallery as items sell.
• Wall Space: Sections of slatwall will be assigned to artists displaying hanging works. We have a limited number of 6-ball waterfall slatwall holders which can be used to display tea towels, tote bags etc. We will also have slatwall shelves available.
• Plinths: Reserved for 3D artworks. Plinths may need to be shared depending on the number and size of submissions.

Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed based on quality, originality, and suitability for the "Giftables" theme. Selected artists will be notified by October 29th.

Fees and Commission:

• Participation Fee: $10 (covers admin and marketing).
• Gallery Commission: 20% on all sales.
• Card Sales: Single cards sold by The Pearl's existing card sellers will be sold with a 15% commission. Single cards sold by new sellers and all packs of cards will sold with a 20% commission.

Important Dates:

• Submissions Open: Sept 15, 2024
• Submission Deadline: Oct 22, 2024
• Notification of Acceptance: Oct 29, 2024
• Delivery of Artwork: Sunday, Nov 10, 2024
• Exhibition Dates: Nov 12-23, 10am-4pm
• Pickup of Unsold Items: Nov 23, 4pm

Terms and Conditions:

• All artworks must be original and created by the submitting artist.
• Reproduction prints of paintings will not be accepted. Unframed matted original work and handmade collagraphs, lithographs and linocuts, etc, will be accepted.
• Artists will be assigned a two digit number code; in order to be paid each item must be labeled with both this code and price.
• Artists are responsible for the delivery and pickup of their work.
• Artists are encouraged to replenish stock throughout the show. Limited storage is available for smaller items, please enquire.
• Buyers will take items immediately, so all pieces must be ready for sale.
• The gallery will handle all transactions and will pay artists for sold items within 30 days after the show ends.
• Artists are responsible for insuring their work if desired.
• All participants must be a member of the Pearl Ellis Gallery. We will be lowering the 2024 membership fee to $10 at the start of this show. Alternatively, beginning November 1st, you may purchase a 2025 membership for $30, which will include the remaining portion of 2024.

Contact Information:

For questions or more information, please contact:

Name: Susan Sarada
Email: susan@pearlellisgallery.ca

and/or

Name: Jojo Oliver
Email: jojo@pearlellisgallery.ca

We look forward to receiving your applications and celebrating the holiday season with an array of beautiful, handcrafted gifts!

This is a general call out for solo artists, joint shows and art clubs.

**Unsuccessful submissions will be carried forward for consideration with all other applications for the following group/solo show openings in 2024.

This is a general call out for solo artists, joint shows and art clubs.

**Unsuccessful submissions will be carried forward for consideration with all other applications for the following group/solo show openings in 2024.