NGAG Art on 44 Exhibit & Sale

SOLD OUT on March 25!! You can still apply to be placed on the waitlist.

Art on 44 – Information for Participants

Our newest exhibit is coming up quickly, and artists must apply in order to participate. As of March 20, there are only 2 spots left.

The Art on 44 Exhibit & Sale is a one-day curated exhibit taking place the weekend before Mother’s Day. It is an opportunity to celebrate the people who inspire and support us—whether that’s a mom, mentor, friend, or someone who simply makes the world brighter.

NOTE: Please read through the entire page as it contains important information. If you have questions that are not answered here, feel free to respond to send an email to northgrenvilleartsguild@gmail.com.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Green Gables Vines Winery, 1600 Porter Rd at County Road 44, Oxford Station

This interactive event will feature:

  • An indoor gallery-style exhibit showcasing NGAG artists
  • Plein air painters working outdoors
  • 45-minute hands-on workshops led by guild members
  • Mosaic Tile Legacy Project painting sessions
  • Hourly door prizes
  • Optional paint-and-sip experiences and wine tastings
  • Basket draw at the end of the event.

How to Participate

All types of participation — exhibiting, workshops, and volunteering — are indicated through the application form.

Exhibiting Artists

  • Each artist receives two display grids (2′ × 6′).
  • Sales are handled centrally by NGAG volunteers using Square or cash.
  • Registration fee: $40
  • Commission: 5% on sales to cover event-related costs
  • Payment: Artists will receive a list of sold items and payment by e-transfer within 10 days of the event.

Mandatory Commitments for Exhibitors:

  • Artwork setup: Saturday, May 2, 9:00 – 10:30 AM
  • Volunteer shift during the event
  • Takedown of grids: Saturday, May 2, starting at 5:00 PM

Volunteer roles include: Welcome table, Wrapping table, Checkout table, Customer support, Door prize coordinator, Photographer/Videographer, Workshop lead and Workshop assistant.

Participant-Led Workshops

Participants can lead or assist with 45-minute hands-on workshops.

  • A few additional leaders and assistants are still needed.
  • If interested, indicate your preference in the application form.

Other Opportunities

Participants and members not exhibiting can also participate in other meaningful ways:

  • Plein air painting during the event
  • Small artwork donations for door prizes or gift baskets

If you are interested in either of these, please email northgrenvilleartsguild@gmail.com.

What to Bring

Required

  • Artwork to sell
  • NGAG labels for all items
  • Black cloth to cover the back of your grids. Landscaping cloth is acceptable
  • Binder clips to secure the cloth
  • Grid hooks or S-hooks for hanging wall art
  • Gridwall card and print holders if selling cards and matted works
  • Shelves or grid hooks for 3D work, plus a secure method to affix work to shelves

Exhibit Presentation

  • The exhibit will be laid out as one cohesive gallery
  • Please do not bring personal banners or signage
  • No individual lighting will be used

Parking

  • Artists may park in the winery parking lot during set-up and take-down only
  • During show hours, if you are volunteering, please park on Porter Rd to keep spaces available for visitors

Insurance

  • This event is presented in an exhibit format.
  • Vendor insurance is not required.
  • While every care will be taken to ensure a smooth and welcoming event, the North Grenville Arts Guild cannot be held responsible for any damage to artwork or display materials. Artists are encouraged to take any precautions they feel are appropriate for their work.

Artwork Guidelines

  • Original artwork, prints (must be labeled as such), and cards are welcome
  • No maximum price; artists are encouraged to include some lower-priced items
  • All wall art must follow NGAG exhibition and hanging standards
  • All work must be family-friendly

NGAG exhibition and hanging standards

Hanging Criteria

NGAG has established exhibition standards for hanging artwork at exhibits. NGAG reserves the right to refuse any work that does not comply or is deemed unsuitable.

  • All work must be family-friendly (no nudity, violence, or gore).
  • Artwork must be the original work of the artist — no reproductions or copies of otherartists’ work or online images.
  • Frames must be solid, undamaged, and clean. Glass should be spotless.
  • All hanging work must have secure professional hardware — Example: D-rings and taut wire attached to the back of the frame or stretcher (not just canvas).
  • Sculptures, pottery, mini paintings with easels, and other 3D work must be displayed safely and securely.
  • No visible staples on edges of canvases.
    • Gallery-depth canvases (1½”+): edges must be painted.
  • Shallower canvases: preferred to be framed but may be displayed if edges are finished.
    • Paper works (watercolour, pastel, etc.): should be framed under glass.
    • Attach a label on the back with: artist name, phone number, title, price, and medium.
  • Additional display items (matted originals, art cards, etc.) may be presented in racks or on grids. For exhibit type shows, they should be individually sealed with pricing on the front and name visible somewhere on the piece so that we can easily record the sale.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Spaces are limited and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist will be created if application exceed the number of spaces available.
  • Deadline: March 25, 2026

Please complete the Art on 44 application form.