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TAC
@Nathan Phillips Square

TORONTO HALAL BITES FESTIVAL
May 16th, 17th and 18th

Application guidelines and form below:

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Guidelines and Application form:

What: 

TAC at the Toronto Halal Bites Festival - Artist Application Information:

TAC is excited to offer artists the opportunity to rent space in a 20'x20' booth at the prestigious Toronto Halal Bites Festival, located at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto. This event provides an affordable and high-profile platform for artists to showcase their work.

Important Details:

  • Space is Limited: Booths will be assigned to approved artists who submit their application and payment by the deadline.

  • Application Review: TAC's board will review all applications to ensure they meet the criteria listed below. Approved applicants will receive an email confirmation.

  • Webinar for Artists: A webinar will be held during the first week of May (date to be announced) to guide artists on best practices for wrapping, presenting, and hanging their art.

Additional Information:

  • Craft Tables: Limited craft tables may be available, depending on space.

Guidelines: 

  1. Artwork Requirements:

    • All artwork must be created on gallery-depth canvas or wooden board with finished sides (either framed or painted).

    • Artwork should align with moral and Islamic guidelines—no haram objects or nudity.

  2. Labeling: Each artwork must be securely labeled on the back with the artist's name, title of the piece, size, and price.

  3. Social Media Engagement:

  4. Shipping & Packaging:

    • Please ensure your artwork is wrapped properly for transportation back and forth even if you are bringing it yourself. 

    • For sales of your item, please let us know if you have your own supplies or if you need TAC to provide supplies for an additional cost. 

  5. Social Media Promotion:

    • By providing your social media handles, you are granting TAC permission to promote your artwork at the event.

  6. Membership: All artists must be members of TAC at the time of application. Please sign up to become a member.

Important Dates:

  • April 18th: Application deadline (11:59 PM)

  • April 15th: Acceptance emails sent to selected artists

  • April 17th: Payment due via E-transfer (instructions provided in acceptance email)

We look forward to seeing your application and hope to showcase your art at the Toronto Halal Bites Festival!

HOW TO GET YOUR ARTWORK READY:

Please research how to add the D-hooks and wire behind your artwork to ensure they are ready to hang on a wall or grid. When transporting your artwork, ensure it is wrapped securely with your corners protected.

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ARTIST APPLICATION FOR HALAL BITES FESTIVAL ART TENT

Multi-line address

Please add social media handles such as: FB: @theartistcubecanada or IG: @theartist cube

Please make a selection below:

Please select at least one option here based on size of your artwork on sale. These are grid walls against the tent wall.

Artists have to be at their booth and drop off and pick up their art work to ensure your art deserves maximum attention. If you are unable to drop off , pick up or stay there, please identify the name of another person who will be there for you. Thank you.

Night security will be provided. Electricity will be paid for by TAC. There is no wifi so please let us know if you need TAC to process your payment. This will incur a charge.

Core Values Guidelines:

At The Artist Cube, we celebrate creativity that embodies faith, integrity, and cultural richness. To maintain a respectful environment, please adhere to these guidelines:

 

Our Values
We welcome artwork inspired by:

  1. Nature

  2. Spirituality

  3. Islamic heritage

  4. Calligraphy

  5. Family

  6. Justice

  7. Kindness

  8. Storytelling

  9. Self-development

Content Guidelines

  1. Artwork must observe Islamic standards of modesty.

  2. No explicit content allowed.

  3. Artist intent and message should respect Islamic ethics.

Submission Process
If you have questions about a specific piece, contact our curation team. We look forward to showcasing your work in a creative space rooted in faith and beauty.These guidelines effectively communicate The Artist Cube's values and expectations, ensuring a respectful and spiritually mindful environment for artists and viewers alike.

TYPES OF TAC EVENTS:

OUTDOOR ART SHOWS

TAC will hold art shows or become part of existing art shows to enable Muslim artists to showcase their art under a unified banner. 

Shows will be in a tent setting within a festival that TAC partners up with.

INDOOR EXHIBITIONS

TAC will be renting galleries and displaying artists' work in exhibitions and creating a dedicated team to arrange this aspect of events.

​This team requires some people who have a good eye for indoor space set up and ideally have curator experience.

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