2024 North Shore Art Crawl - Artist Registration

• Anna changed date so that money could be deposited. Aug 15th was day the change was made.

Welcome to the North Van Arts - North Shore Art Crawl Artist Registration

The North Shore Art Crawl is a free-to-attend event that takes place 4th-6th October 2024. If you are looking for more information on how to attend the event click here.

WHAT DOES REGISTRATION INCLUDE?

•  Registered participation in North Shore Art Crawl
• 1 x North Shore Art Crawl event guide listing including bio, social handles and image
• 1 x location listing on digital and print North Shore Art Crawl event map
• 1 x artist highlight on North Van Arts social media channels as part of event promotion
• 1 x Annual Individual Membership for North Van Arts
  
  With registration, you automatically become a member of North Van Arts, gaining access to exclusive benefits. As a member, you'll enjoy discounted rates on events and workshops, early access to tickets, and the opportunity to connect with a vibrant community of artists and art enthusiasts. Your membership also supports local arts and culture, helping to foster creativity and artistic expression in North Vancouver.
  
  Already a member? Artists who are already members will have their current membership extended by one year from expiry date.
  
  

WHO CAN REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE?

• Any artist or gallery located on the North Shore (North Vancouver & West Vancouver), or hosted in a North Shore venue, can participate in the Crawl. 
• Artist's that do not have a studio, may still participate through a partnership with a North Shore host venue. (Please note: You will need to be paired with a venue before you register)
• If you are interested in being paired with a host venue, please review this document
• The registration fee is the same whether you are an artist, gallery, or art space.
• All participants must be available and present between 11am-5pm on Saturday, October 5^th and Sunday, October 6^th.
• We cannot accept participants that are only available on one of the dates above.
• As the crawl is focused on community engagement, we cannot accept artwork locations without an artist or host present during the event.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR ARTISTS

Artists with Studio/Gallery space

• Early Bird - $105 - Closes on Friday , July 12
• Regular – $125 – Closes on Friday, July 26
• Artists at Host Venues – Closes on Friday, July 26  
• Underrepresented & Emerging Artists*- $95  - Closes on Friday, July 26

  * The Underrepresented & Emerging Artists registration not only champions accessibility for underrepresented groups but also celebrates diverse artistic voices. This initiative provides a platform for emerging artists between 18-35 and underrepresented groups (Indigenous Peoples, People of Colour, People living with one or more Disability, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, other group who experience systemic barriers to participation), to showcase their talents, offering mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities. By participating, artists not only gain invaluable support but also receive a membership to North Van Arts, granting access to exclusive benefits and resources within a vibrant artistic community. Together, we enrich our cultural landscape by fostering inclusivity and ensuring that every artist, regardless of background can thrive and contribute to the arts scene.

Artists seeking a Host Venue - Application received by Friday, July 12th

Artist's that do not have a studio, may still participate through a partnership with a North Shore host venues program.

Click Here to View Host Venue Information

If you are interested in being paired with a host venue, please email the following information to sarah@northvanarts.ca before Friday, July 12.

1. Name
2. Age Range
   - Under 18 years old
   - 18-35 years old
   - 35-55 years old
   - 55+  years old
3. Select if you self-identify as belonging to any of the following underrepresented groups (optional)
   - Indigenous Person (First Nations [Status/Non-Status], Métis, and Inuit)
   - Person of Colour
   - Person living with one or more Disability
   - 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
   - Other group who experiences systemic barriers to participation  
4. Address
   - Suite #, Street name, Province, and Postal Code 
5. Phone
   - (###) ###-#### 
6. Email
7. Artistic Discipline
8. 2- 3 Photos
   
   Image Guidelines: 
   - Size: 1080 x 1080 px. For help on how to resize images, use Adobe or ImageResizer or any other online resizing app.
   - Ensure images are of high quality and feature only one piece of art.
   - While headshots are appreciated, we prioritize showcasing your creative works.
   - Name the files in the following format: "Artist Name, Artwork Title."
   - Please refrain from including your name on the actual images.

Registration payment requests will be sent to accepted artists after being partnered with a venue.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

North Shore Art Crawl Lawn Sign - $30

Help visitors find your location during the crawl with our branded lawn sign. Keep the sign after the event and use in future years of the crawl.

Pay it Forward - $30

Consider making a pay it forward donation to help cover the cost of an underrepresented artist registration.

If paying the full cost of registration is a barrier to your participation in the North Shore Art Crawl, we have a limited number of reduced fees available. If we have run out of reduced fee spots and you are unable to pay the full registration amount, please contact the Community Events Manager, Sarah, at sarah@northvanarts.ca or at 604-988-6844, and we will do our best to find a spot for you.