The MS Society of Canada, BC & Yukon Division, presents MS

The MS Society of Canada, BC & Yukon Division, presents MS Expressions, an art exhibition
showcasing visual arts created by people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis
optica (NMO). Art forms such as painting, photography, printmaking, drawing, ceramics and
studio crafts are invited for submission.
DATE OF EXHIBITION: The exhibition will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2015 with a reception
from 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
LOCATION: The exhibition will be held in the Lower Lobby of Metrotower III, 4730 Kingsway,
Burnaby, BC (connected to Metrotown mall).
ENTRY FEES: There is no cost to submit art for display. In order to showcase a variety of art and
artists, we request a maximum of three pieces per artist please. We are prohibited from
offering or making any sales during exhibition.
ENTRY AND RELEASE FORM DEADLINE: The completed entry and release form must be
received by 3:00 pm on Friday, April 17, 2015.
DELIVERY OF WORK: Work must be delivered to the MS Society offices at 1103 – 4730
Kingsway, Burnaby or 1004 North Park Street, Victoria by 3:00 pm on Friday, April 17, 2015.
Please ensure that the Identification Form is completed and attached to the back of each work.
Artists are responsible for arranging the delivery and pick up of each art piece but may contact
their local MS Society chapter office for potential assistance.
PICKUP OF WORK FOLLOWING EXHIBITION: Work must be collected from the
MS Society offices between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm on Friday, April 24 unless special
arrangements are made. Because there is no storage space at the MS Society, work not picked
up on this date will be returned the following week to the artist via courier at the artist’s
expense.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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The MS Society of Canada will take the utmost care in handling the work but cannot be
responsible for loss or damage.
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To ensure originality and quality, work will NOT be accepted that is: a copy of the work of
others; made entirely from a kit or commercial design; and/or an article made entirely from
a commercial mold.
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All pieces must be dry and ready to be displayed. All unframed artwork needs a hanging
sleeve, cleat or loops/rings on the back of the work.
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Sorry, no on-line or digital media artworks can be accommodated.
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For the protection of both people and work, each piece must be designed such that one
person can easily carry it.
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Works exceeding four feet (4’) in width (including the frame), or of excessive weight or
height, will be refused by the Committee receiving the work at the time of delivery.
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Multi panel or multi component pieces (i e diptychs, triptychs) will be accepted; however
the whole work cannot exceed the 4-foot width limitation as outlined above.
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By entering this exhibit, permission is given to the MS Society of Canada to photograph
accepted works for publicity and documentary purposes, including promotion of the
exhibition on their website and through social media.
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Artists may be asked to provide a short (2-3 sentences) artist’s statement about that
particular work.
For more information, please contact:
Teresa Chen
T: 604-689-3144
BC toll free: 1-800-268-7582
Yukon toll free: 1-866-991-0577
Email: info.bc@mssociety.ca (Please use “Art Exhibit” in the subject line)
Sharon Farrish, Director, Programs
T: 604 602 3214
E: Sharon.farrish@mssociety.ca
Media contact
Suzanne Jay, Director, Communications
T: 604 602 3213
E: Suzanne.jay@mssociety.ca
ENTRY FORM
Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________ Province: ________ Postal Code: ____________
Email: __________________________________ Phone: __________________________
Number of Entries (maximum of three entries)
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Please describe each entry with size, medium, etc.
1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
Other comments:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Artists Waiver and Release is signed and submitted.
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Artist Participant Signature
Date
Please include an artist bio along with this Entry Form.
Work must be delivered to the MS Society offices at 1103 – 4720 Kingsway, Burnaby V5H 4N2 or 1004
North Park Street, Victoria V8T 1C6 by 3:00 PM, Friday, April 17, 2015. Please ensure that the Entry
Form is completed and attached to the back of each work. Artists are responsible for arranging the
delivery and pick up of each art piece but may contact their local MS Society chapter office for
potential assistance.
Artist Release and Waiver of Liability
Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________ Province: ________ Postal Code: ____________
Email: __________________________________ Phone: __________________________
Artist Release:
I, the above named, hereby assume all risks and hazards incidental to any participation in the MS
Expressions Art Exhibit sponsored by the MS Society of Canada, BC & Yukon Division on April 23, 2015.
The artist warrants and represents that he or she is the sole legal owner of all right, title and interest in
all artwork submitted to this Exhibit, including all related intellectual property interests such as
trademarks and the sole and exclusive copyright in all artwork, and has the full right and authority to
enter this Agreement and rights granted in this Agreement.
The MS Society of Canada reserves the right to refrain from displaying artwork that is deemed
inappropriate for this Exhibit.
Waiver of Liability:
I, ____________________________, do hereby expressly release and hold harmless the MS Society of
Canada, and all of its staff and volunteers, individually and collectively, from liability for all damages to
or for the loss of the art work that I am voluntarily submitting to the MS Expressions Art Exhibit,
including transportation to and from the Exhibit for the period of April 1 to May 1, 2015.
I do hereby release and hold harmless the above listed parties from any claim arising from participating
in the MS Expressions Art Exhibit.
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO THE POLICIES AS STATED ABOVE.
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Artist Participant Signature
Date
*Please include a brief bio and photo of the artwork(s) being submitted along with this signed Release.