Gallery calls for Creemore-centric artwork

The Mad and Noisy Gallery is putting out a call for submissions for its annual Creemore-centric exhibition.

Everyone, artists or not, is invited to participate by making a Creemore inspired work of art on a 12-by-12 inch canvas or birch board.

They are now available at the gallery for a fee of $20 plus tax, which includes the entry fee.

All work is to be submitted by Dec. 29. It will then be displayed at the gallery and an opening reception is planned for Saturday, Jan. 10 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Gallery owner Lyne Burek said the Creemore-centric exhibit, now in its eighth year, started as a fundraiser for the gallery back when it was a co-op. It was meant to get people involved in the arts community and encourage people to come to the gallery.

Burek, who worked as the administrator at the gallery, purchased the business with her husband in February 2013. They decided to keep the show going.

Visit the gallery in January to bid in the silent auction. All the work will be auctioned off on Feb. 1.

Of all the work sold, half the profits go to the artist and the other half goes to the gallery. Participants are given the option of donating their portion of the proceeds to the gallery.

Burek is encouraging everyone to take up the challenge of creating artwork on a square foot, including the accomplished artists in the community.

“It’s a chance for people to get some art by great local artists at a good price,” she said.

Canvases and birch boards are for sale at the gallery, located at 154 Mill St. The gallery is closed Mondays and Tuesdays until December when it will be open seven days per week. For more information call 705-466-5555 or e-mail info@madandnoisy.com.