Calling all Visual Artists! Art Exhibitions at Montgomery's Inn Museum
About Montgomery's Inn
Celebrating its 40th anniversary as a museum, Montgomery's Inn has been a landmark in
Etobicoke for over 180 years. Now surrounded by a rapidly expanding metropolis, the museum
has been restored to its heyday of 1847 and extends the tradition of hospitality that the
Montgomerys started in the 1830s. It continues to provide visual evidence of early 19th-century
life in this region and to serve as a hub for community activities. Montgomery's Inn is one of 10
museums operated by the City of Toronto, Museums & Heritage Services.
About the Application
Envision your artwork displayed on the gallery walls at a busy multi use mid-19th century
museum! Now in its second year, the Montgomery's Inn selection committee is currently
accepting applications for shows for the 2016-2017 cycle. We are looking for proposals that
reflect the goals and programs of Montgomery's Inn as both an active museum and gathering
place.
We are specifically looking for exhibits that provide Montgomery's Inn with opportunities to
enhance the profile of the museum within Toronto and engage with visitors and communities
through a range of arts and cultural programming. Specifically Montgomery's Inn is looking to
collaborate with artists who are interested in doing programming related to their exhibits for our
Weekend Tea Series. Do you have an idea about an artist talk, workshop or family workshop that
can be connected to your exhibit? If your exhibit is selected by the jury you can discuss ideas and
opportunities for public programming with Montgomery's Inn Program Officer. Spaces for
public programming are limited and will be discussed on a case by case basis and are optional
for the artist. If you don't have an idea or are not able to commit to public programming your
application will still be considered.
Applications will be accepted for 2D works until January 29, 2016 for exhibits occurring from
June 2016 to April 2017. There are two rooms available for exhibits (the Community Room and
the Briarly Room). Individual artists may submit for one room and groups can submit for one or
both rooms. Please note that we cannot display sculpture, instillation or 3D works of art.
Results will be mailed out in early March 2016.
Rates are $226.00 (HST included) per month per room.
There will be no commissions' payable for work sold.
Conditions of Entry:
1. Application form can be found at www.montgomerysinn.com
2. 10 JPEGs (on CD or emailed) of recent work (within the last two years) that imply the
general idea, theme or impression of the proposed exhibit – half of the jpegs must be of
works included in the exhibition.
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Images may not exceed 72dpi. Medium file size per image 1mb, and may not exceed
1024 x 768 pixels. RGB or grayscale only
Digital Image number: number and label each image in the following format
number/initials/year/title.jpeg (example- 01CC2015BlueSky.jpeg)
Corresponding list containing title, dimension and medium must accompany images
Should you wish your CD returned, please provide a self-addressed envelope
All work must be professionally presented and ready to hang with wire and screw eyes
No fee is required for submitting an application
Upon acceptance, a $50 deposit will be required
Email submission to: montinn@toronto.ca
Ensure that a PC computer can process all document and image files. It is your responsibility to
ensure that submitted files are not corrupt, illegible or improperly formatted. Please send
your entry information as a WORD (.doc) or PDF (.pdf) document, and all image files as .JPEGs.
OR: Mail OR drop off application package to:
Attn.: Application MONTGOMERY’S INN
4709 Dundas Street West
Toronto, Ontario M9A 1A8
Phone: 416-394-8113 Fax: 416-394-6027
Email: montinn@toronto.ca
Website: www.toronto.ca/montgomerysinn
Included with Rental Fee:
 Art insurance coverage
 Montgomery's Inn will provide hanging equipment, assistance with artwork
installation/dismantling
 Promotion on the Montgomery's Inn website
 The opportunity to host a reception
 Assistance from a committee member
All applications will be reviewed and juried by the Montgomery's Inn Art Committee.
Application Deadline: Friday January 29, 2016
For further information contact:
Catherine Campbell
Program Officer
416-394-6025
ccampbe4@toronto.ca