CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Artscape Exhibition
The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan is pleased to announce the next round of applications for our Artscape exhibition program.
This program has been in place since 1995, and its goal is to provide local professional and emerging artists with special exhibitions, high profile showcase locations, and marketing opportunities. Artists will be given the opportunity to exhibit their work in one of eight locations throughout Kelowna – The Kelowna Community Theatre, The Kelowna Main Library, The Kelowna Mission Library, The Kelowna Rutland Library, Cottonwoods Extended Care Centre, Okanagan College Kelowna Campus Library, Dr. Grover Dental Care, and Aubin and Associates.
This is a unique opportunity for both emerging and established artists to exhibit their work and learn more about the exhibition and hanging process.
DEADLINE: Monday, November 7th at 7pm
Requirements:
Þ Your Contact Details – email, phone number and address.
Þ Images of up to 5 examples of your work in .jpeg format .
Þ Bio – a short paragraph describing yourself, your education, etc.
Þ Your CV -Dates and history of exhibitions, workshops, any and all relevant artistic pursuits and professional experience. 2 pages maximum – acceptable formats: Word Document, PDF, or in the body of the email
Þ Artist Statement – describing your artistic approach, medium, technique, history, themes, etc. 1 page maximum – acceptable formats: Word Document, PDF, or in the body of the email
Þ ARTSCO Membership Are you an ARTSCO member? Sigh up today to participate in the Artscape Exhibition program on our website at https://artsco.ca/
Please Note: Applications missing any of these requirements will not be accepted.
To Apply
Please send your application in an email to Nicole Young – Artscape Curatorial Intern at [email protected] no later than Monday November 7th at 7pm with the subject: “Artscape Submission – Artist first and last name”
If you have any questions please contact Nicole Young at 250-681-0077 / [email protected]
FAQ
Can I sell my artwork?
Absolutely! We encourage all artists to include prices with their work. ARTSCO will broker the sales for a 20% commission fee to cover our admin costs.
I live out of town, can I apply?
We are looking for submissions from artists who live and work within the Okanagan Valley. Preference will be given to artists who live in the Central Okanagan – Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna and Lake Country. We discourage submissions from anyone living beyond the Thompson Okanagan region. We do not accept application from out of province.
What if I’m out of town during installation?
Our preference would be to have someone else, a friend or family member, drop off your work on your behalf at the designated time and place. If this doesn’t work, please contact us to make other arrangements.
Who is jurying the work and how will the work be juried?
ARTSCO’s Artscape exhibition will be juried by ARTSCO’s Katie Brennan – the former Curator of the Lake Country Art Gallery, and ARTSCO’s curatorial intern Nicole Young. ARTSCO’s goal for this exhibition is to provide local professional and emerging artists with special exhibition opportunities, and as such the jurying focus will be on artworks of a high quality standard. Artists of any level and age are welcome and encouraged to apply.