Welcome To Upper Clements Community Hall

ART & AWARDS

ART EXHIBIT & SALES

The Upper Clements Summer Arts Festival will feature original works from young artists working in a variety of mediums and styles. Visitors will have the opportunity to view, appreciate, and purchase artwork directly from participating artists.

When a piece is sold, 80% of the sale remains with the artist, while 20% supports the Upper Clements Community Hall, helping fund community programming, hall improvements, and the continued growth of this Festival. By purchasing local art, you’re supporting both creative talent and community initiatives.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD

Art speaks to everyone differently. During the Festival, visitors will be invited to vote for the three pieces of artwork that resonate most strongly with them. At the conclusion of the Festival, ballots will be tallied and the artists receiving the most public support will be recognized with a People’s Choice Award.

JURIED CRITIC'S CHOICE AWARD

In addition to public voting, the Festival will feature a Juried Critics’ Choice Award. An independent panel will review submissions and identify works that demonstrate exceptional artistic merit.

Selected artists will receive a Juried Critics’ Choice Recognition Certificate, and award recipients will be chosen from among those selected works. This process provides participating artists with the opportunity to earn juried recognition and professional acknowledgement.

ITS A BIG DEAL!

WHY JURIED EXHIBITS MATTER

For artists seeking professional recognition and the opportunity to participate in a juried exhibition, the Upper Clements Summer Arts Festival is pleased to offer a Juried Critics' Choice Award.

Opportunities to exhibit in juried shows can be limited, particularly in rural Nova Scotia, making this a valuable opportunity for both emerging and established artists. Inclusion in a juried exhibition is often viewed as a meaningful professional achievement and can help artists build their exhibition history and artistic credentials.

The Festival's jury panel has been assembled by UCCDA President Tim Wall, a former commercial art gallery owner and art dealer with many years of experience working with artists, collectors, and the public.

The panel brings together individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives related to the arts, providing a thoughtful and well-rounded evaluation process.

Following the submission deadline of JULY 10, the jury will review all entries and select those works they believe demonstrate a strong level of artistic merit. Selected artists will be entered into a select Juried Exhibit portion of our festival programming and receive a Juried Critics' Choice Recognition Certificate, acknowledging their inclusion in the juried portion of the exhibition.

In making their selections, jurors may consider factors such as technical skill, composition, originality, visual impact, and presentation. From among the selected works, the jury will identify the recipients of the Juried Critics' Choice Award.

SUBMIT YOUR ART-JULY 10 DEADLINE

Upper Clements Community Hall Club

Upper Clements Arts Festival Sponsors

A great big thank you and shout out to our community sponsors. Without their support this event would not have been possible. We are so very grateful!

County of Annapolis
Armstrong and Armstrong Law
Fairway Insurance
Independent Groceries, Annapolis Royal
Home Hardware, Annapolis Royal
Thextons Greenhouses, Lequille
Fraser” Pro Home Center, Granville
Digby Printing and Promotion
Wayne Boucher RCA

And to the dedicated Upper Clements Community Association Board of Directors. This committed group of volunteers worked tirelessly to make this festival a reality.

Thank You!