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Professional Opportunities for Visual and Performing Artists
Note to Artists
For artists submitting an expression of interest for the first time, you are welcome to contact Gallery staff to discuss the process. One important aspect is clarity of message. Know what you want to do and how you’re going to do it. When you contact us to discuss it, we can help you edit and curate your ideas to achieve that clarity.
SAAG: Calls for Expressions of Interest
Fantastic Fungi
September 14 to November 2, 2024
A group curated exhibition exploring and celebrating fungi
The complex and fascinating world of fungi has emerged as a creative opportunity for scientists and artists to collaborate and invent new materials; textiles, decomposters, medicines and plant-based meat alternatives. Fungi also represent a vast network of communication between non-humans, and thus inspire us to find more sustainable ecological systems that recognize and maintain this network. The humble mushroom has inspired a renaissance, and this Art Gallery wishes to explore it further.
Artists are asked to submit their idea through the Expression of Interest (and if you are new to the Art Gallery, an image of previous work) by email before May 30, 2024. Up to 20 artworks will be selected.
In Dialogue with the Collection: Fierce Female Artists
March 8 to April 30, 2025
A group curated exhibition in dialogue with specific works by women artists selected from the Community Art Collection.
This exhibition expands the stories of women artists who have demonstrated strength and resilience in response to significant barriers. Artists represented in the collection include Louise Silver, Marie Manson, Mary Thomas, Vivian Lindoe, Delores Purdaby, Faye Fawcett, Alice Montjoy and Chris Czajkowski. The specific artworks and short biographies of each of these artists is available as a separate document available upon email request.
Artists are asked to submit the Expression of Interest (and if you are new to the Art Gallery, an image of previous work) by email before September 30, 2024.
Scholarships & Awards
Take your work to the next level
Blair Borden Memorial Arts Award
For adult musicians of all abilities wanting to further their musical education and experiences.
Clara Anderson Music Award
For musicians requiring financial aid for lessons or instrument purchase.
Marie Manson Virtual Residency
This virtual artist residency is a 3-month journey where the artist works in their own studio, and checks in twice per month in-person or on zoom with the curatorial team at the Art Gallery. Their process is documented and shared online, and the outcome is artwork for a specific exhibition. Download the pdf to learn more.
Guidelines for Expressions of Interest
What to Include:
Your idea: Write about who you are as an artist, why you were drawn to the theme, and how your artwork will fit within the theme of the exhibition. Clarity of message is important. Themes are broad enough that each artist can focus on one aspect. Choose something that excites you.
Digital Images: Include as many as are needed to communicate how your artwork supports the theme. Include title, media, size, and year produced on the file name or image list.
Curriculum Vitae: This document includes your address, phone number, email address and website, education, selected exhibition history (do not include open shows or private exhibitions), teaching experience or other employment relating to your art, reviews, publications, awards and scholarships.
