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AOM Gallery Floorplan (PDF) Art on Main welcomes applications from artists who are interested in becoming part of a dynamic artist-run organization. Our clientelle are looking for unique art and fine craft in a wide range of media. We offer equitable space and a permanent downtown location in which to display and sell your work. Acceptance for guest artist status is based on a careful review of your submitted works by a jury committee consisting of three member and two non-member professional artists. Guest Artist Contract (November 2011) Guest Artist Requirements 45% commission paid to Art on Main on all work sold 3 month committment to display work Up to 3 pieces of 2D art, up to 5 pieces of 3D work, and up to 7 pieces of smaller work such as jewelry Agreement to abide by a code of conduct in all matters relating to the organization Must submit examples of recent work that are available for display and sale Membership Application (Feb. 2011) Membership Requirements $35 in monthly rent One-time membership fee of $100, due upon acceptance 35% commission to Art on Main on all work sold 12-month commitment, and an average of 1.5 days per month working in the store Participation in committees, and attendance at monthly membership meetings Agreement to abide by a code of conduct in all matters relating to the organization Must submit a completed application package including examples of recent work	Tools Our Resource Blog Akimbo Akimbo is a Toronto-based company that promotes contemporary visual art, video, new media and film locally, nationally and internationally via the internet. Established in November, 1999, Akimbo has built a large and dedicated subscriber and reader base of Canadian and international visual arts professionals along with a client base of hundreds of the country's most important galleries, museums, art institutions and media, film and video festivals. CARFAC Ontario is the association of professional visual and media artists. Founded in 1968, CARFAC (Canadian Artists' Representation/le Front des artistes canadiens) has worked for 40 years on the legal and economic issues facing visual artists. We believe that artists, like professionals in other fields, should be paid for their work and share equitably in profits from their art practice. The work of CARFAC Ontario is to develop policies, publications and services that assist artists, galleries, curators, art patrons, and other stakeholders in creating an economic climate that benefits all visual artists. Funding Ontario Arts Council The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is guided by the far-seeing mandate it was given in 1963 - to foster the creation and production of art for the benefit of all Ontarians. OAC offers more than fifty funding programs for Ontario-based artists and arts organizations, with funds from the Ontario government. Grants provide assistance for a specific activity, support for a period of time, or for ongoing operations. OAC also offers awards, prizes and scholarships from private funds managed by the Ontario Arts Foundation. Ontario Trillium Foundation The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), one of Canada’s leading grantmaking foundations, is an agency of the Ministry of Culture. OTF distributes $100 million of government funding each year generated through Ontario’s charity casino initiative. Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is proud to be a vital component of the Northern Prosperity Plan. The aim of the NOHFC is to work with northern entrepreneurs and businesses to foster private sector job creation while supporting critical infrastructure and community development projects that build a foundation for future economic growth and enhanced quality of life. The NOHFC is pleased to offer six unique programs to help create sustainable jobs for northerners and foster hope and opportunity across Northern Ontario. NECO Community Futures Development Corporation NECO is a regional economic development organization, which invests in, and nurtures small business, and develops partnerships with private and public sectors to create and maintain jobs in our communities. Galleries Joan Ferneyhough Gallery Joan Ferneyhough Gallery is located in a 1930’s period house and is one of a number of art galleries in the heart of North Bay. It provides a small and unique space in which to view fine contemporary Canadian art. Established in 1996, the gallery represents a group of accomplished artists, who are redefining art in northeastern Ontario. Their work is diverse in subject and style and includes paintings, drawings and sculpture. W.K.P Kennedy Gallery WKP Kennedy Public Art Gallery presents the finest in historical and contemporary Northern, Canadian and International visual artists. In our two gallery spaces, through our public arts activities, through our programming with the Capitol Theatre and in our touring exhibition projects, we showcase art of all forms and media. The WKP Kennedy Public Art Gallery is a gathering place for art and art ideas. We offer to the people of North Bay and Northeastern Ontario, a forum for artistic dialogue and development. White Water Gallery North Bay’s non-profit, charitable, artist run centre. Line Gallery "Line Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting and documenting contemporary Canadian drawing. The gallery exhibits emerging and established artists practicing in drawing, with shows primarily focusing on a single artist's work. In addition, the gallery supports artist talks, interviews and maintains online records of the exhibitions with the goal of documenting Canadian drawing. " Aboriginal Art of Canada Committed To The Promotion And Preservation Of Aboriginal Art And Culture, the online gallery showcases a unique one of a kind collection of fine art, sculptures, crafts, Art Cards and Limited Prints. The Artists come from various backgrounds within First Nation, Metis, and Inuit communities and they are all very much dedicated to preservation of their native cultural & spiritual beliefs. Aboriginal Art of Canada is committed to providing the highest quality of customer service while educating and promoting aboriginal arts and culture. Arts on Main Located in the heart of PICTON, Ontario, this gallery run by artists will dazzle you with quality art, diverse media and our friendly welcome. Paintings, mixed media, graphic art, sculpture,ceramic, porcelain, glass works, quilts, weaving, painted silks, folk art, photography and pastels are all on display for your enjoyment and purchase. Business Assistance AloeRoot Web Services AloeRoot provides customers with a web presence that is specially designed to reach and engage their unique target audience. Offering search engine optimization, fully supported web hosting, general IT consulting and creative design services, AloeRoot makes it easy to grow your business online. The Business Centre-Nipissing Parry Sound Provides support to start-up and small enterprises during their first through fifth years of operation in Nipissing and Parry Sound by offering easy access to business consulting services and information concerning market research, business planning, management, marketing, technology and financing. The Downtown Improvement Area The North Bay Downtown Improvement Area was created by By-Law No. 144 in 1977. The Mission Statement “To preserve and develop the heart of North Bay.“ was adopted by the DIA in 1995 and remains their primary objective. The Downtown Improvement Area works to achieve this goal. The DIA concentrates on tourism, business retention and expansion, and promotions. Festivals and special events are held at various times throughout the year in an effort to increase traffic levels, enhance the profile of the downtown and strengthen investor confidence in the downtown core. City of North Bay This website provides you with information about the city of North Bay. You’ll find detailed information about city hall, our community profile, economic development and business, community services, tourism, parks and leisure and local business listings. North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce has championed the cause of business for more than 100 years. With over 900 members, we’re the recognized voice for business in the region. The Chamber has programs, seminars and information vital to your organization. Our members have access to monthly business and networking opportunities. Many members benefit from our referral service. The Chamber of Commerce is the only organization that serves ALL business.

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Art on Main welcomes applications from artists who are interested in becoming part of a dynamic artist-run organization. Our clientelle are looking for unique art and fine craft in a wide range of media.

We offer equitable space and a permanent downtown location in which to display and sell your work. Acceptance for guest artist status is based on a careful review of your submitted works by a jury committee consisting of three member and two non-member professional artists.

Guest Artist Contract (November 2011)

Guest Artist Requirements

45% commission paid to Art on Main on all work sold
3 month committment to display work
Up to 3 pieces of 2D art, up to 5 pieces of 3D work, and up to 7 pieces of smaller work such as jewelry
Agreement to abide by a code of conduct in all matters relating to the organization
Must submit examples of recent work that are available for display and sale

Membership Application (Feb. 2011)

Membership Requirements

$35 in monthly rent
One-time membership fee of $100, due upon acceptance
35% commission to Art on Main on all work sold
12-month commitment, and an average of 1.5 days per month working in the store
Participation in committees, and attendance at monthly membership meetings
Agreement to abide by a code of conduct in all matters relating to the organization
Must submit a completed application package including examples of recent work

Tools

Our Resource Blog

Akimbo

Akimbo is a Toronto-based company that promotes contemporary visual art, video, new media and film locally, nationally and internationally via the internet. Established in November, 1999, Akimbo has built a large and dedicated subscriber and reader base of Canadian and international visual arts professionals along with a client base of hundreds of the country's most important galleries, museums, art institutions and media, film and video festivals.

CARFAC Ontario is the association of professional visual and media artists. Founded in 1968, CARFAC (Canadian Artists' Representation/le Front des artistes canadiens) has worked for 40 years on the legal and economic issues facing visual artists. We believe that artists, like professionals in other fields, should be paid for their work and share equitably in profits from their art practice. The work of CARFAC Ontario is to develop policies, publications and services that assist artists, galleries, curators, art patrons, and other stakeholders in creating an economic climate that benefits all visual artists.

Funding

Ontario Arts Council

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is guided by the far-seeing mandate it was given in 1963 - to foster the creation and production of art for the benefit of all Ontarians. OAC offers more than fifty funding programs for Ontario-based artists and arts organizations, with funds from the Ontario government. Grants provide assistance for a specific activity, support for a period of time, or for ongoing operations. OAC also offers awards, prizes and scholarships from private funds managed by the Ontario Arts Foundation.

Ontario Trillium Foundation

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), one of Canada’s leading grantmaking foundations, is an agency of the Ministry of Culture. OTF distributes $100 million of government funding each year generated through Ontario’s charity casino initiative.

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is proud to be a vital component of the Northern Prosperity Plan. The aim of the NOHFC is to work with northern entrepreneurs and businesses to foster private sector job creation while supporting critical infrastructure and community development projects that build a foundation for future economic growth and enhanced quality of life.

The NOHFC is pleased to offer six unique programs to help create sustainable jobs for northerners and foster hope and opportunity across Northern Ontario.

NECO Community Futures Development Corporation

NECO is a regional economic development organization, which invests in, and nurtures small business, and develops partnerships with private and public sectors to create and maintain jobs in our communities.

Galleries

Joan Ferneyhough Gallery

Joan Ferneyhough Gallery is located in a 1930’s period house and is one of a number of art galleries in the heart of North Bay. It provides a small and unique space in which to view fine contemporary Canadian art. Established in 1996, the gallery represents a group of accomplished artists, who are redefining art in northeastern Ontario. Their work is diverse in subject and style and includes paintings, drawings and sculpture.

W.K.P Kennedy Gallery

WKP Kennedy Public Art Gallery presents the finest in historical and contemporary Northern, Canadian and International visual artists. In our two gallery spaces, through our public arts activities, through our programming with the Capitol Theatre and in our touring exhibition projects, we showcase art of all forms and media.

The WKP Kennedy Public Art Gallery is a gathering place for art and art ideas. We offer to the people of North Bay and Northeastern Ontario, a forum for artistic dialogue and development.

White Water Gallery

North Bay’s non-profit, charitable, artist run centre.

Line Gallery

"Line Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting and documenting contemporary Canadian drawing. The gallery exhibits emerging and established artists practicing in drawing, with shows primarily focusing on a single artist's work. In addition, the gallery supports artist talks, interviews and maintains online records of the exhibitions with the goal of documenting Canadian drawing. "

Aboriginal Art of Canada

Committed To The Promotion And Preservation Of Aboriginal Art And Culture, the online gallery showcases a unique one of a kind collection of fine art, sculptures, crafts, Art Cards and Limited Prints.

The Artists come from various backgrounds within First Nation, Metis, and Inuit communities and they are all very much dedicated to preservation of their native cultural & spiritual beliefs.

Aboriginal Art of Canada is committed to providing the highest quality of customer service while educating and promoting aboriginal arts and culture.

Arts on Main

Located in the heart of PICTON, Ontario, this gallery run by artists will dazzle you with quality art, diverse media and our friendly welcome.

Paintings, mixed media, graphic art, sculpture,ceramic, porcelain, glass works, quilts, weaving, painted silks, folk art, photography and pastels are all on display for your enjoyment and purchase.

Business Assistance

AloeRoot Web Services

AloeRoot provides customers with a web presence that is specially designed to reach and engage their unique target audience. Offering search engine optimization, fully supported web hosting, general IT consulting and creative design services, AloeRoot makes it easy to grow your business online.

The Business Centre-Nipissing Parry Sound

Provides support to start-up and small enterprises during their first through fifth years of operation in Nipissing and Parry Sound by offering easy access to business consulting services and information concerning market research, business planning, management, marketing, technology and financing.

The Downtown Improvement Area

The North Bay Downtown Improvement Area was created by By-Law No. 144 in 1977. The Mission Statement “To preserve and develop the heart of North Bay.“ was adopted by the DIA in 1995 and remains their primary objective. The Downtown Improvement Area works to achieve this goal.

The DIA concentrates on tourism, business retention and expansion, and promotions. Festivals and special events are held at various times throughout the year in an effort to increase traffic levels, enhance the profile of the downtown and strengthen investor confidence in the downtown core.

City of North Bay

This website provides you with information about the city of North Bay. You’ll find detailed information about city hall, our community profile, economic development and business, community services, tourism, parks and leisure and local business listings.

North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce

The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce has championed the cause of business for more than 100 years. With over 900 members, we’re the recognized voice for business in the region. The Chamber has programs, seminars and information vital to your organization. Our members have access to monthly business and networking opportunities. Many members benefit from our referral service. The Chamber of Commerce is the only organization that serves ALL business.