Calls for Artists
ART PARTY!
Application Deadline
April 4, 2025
The Lowdown
As in past years, this fundraising exhibition will support the non-profit Seymour Art Gallery. It is open to all local artists, and all media is welcome. All work will be offered for sale at $300, $200, or $100.
The Event
Art Party! will begin with a fun and artful evening reception, where exhibiting artists can mingle with buyers and enjoy live music, our silent auction and more. Successful entries will have the opportunity to show with a range of talented established and emerging artists, inspiring visitors by demonstrating the creativity in our arts community. Admission is by donation.
The Intent
We are encouraging our community and membership to come out and collect wonderful local art and to fundraise for our non-profit art gallery.
The Fine Print
The artist will receive 50% of the sale price and the balance will remain with the Seymour Art Gallery to support our exhibitions and related programming. Artists may submit up to five pieces.
About Us
Seymour Art Gallery is a non-profit society fostering excellence and promoting interest in the arts. We welcome over 26,000 visitors annually to our gallery, Gallery Shop, and special events. Along with a busy exhibition schedule, we present free performance events including talks, artist demonstrations, interactive art-making, and events for children.
Important Dates
Application deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025
Artwork drop off: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Art Party! opening event: Sunday, May 2 at 5 pm
Exhibition dates: May 2 – May 10, 2025
Artwork pick up: Sunday, May 11 or Monday May 12, 2025 from 11 am – 4 pm
How to Apply
Please click the ‘apply now’ button below to submit your work by Friday, April 4, 2025
Illustrations by Meghan Parker
New & Emerging
Application deadline: April 4, 2025
Open to all artists in British Columbia, but local drop off and pick up is required. This juried group exhibition is looking to provide exposure to new and emerging artists; therefore, eligibility is limited to artists who self-identify as emerging artists. Artwork may be individually or collaboratively produced.
Criteria
Only original works created since January 2021 are eligible. We accept work in all media. Artists (or artistic collaborations) must submit a minimum of three and a maximum of ten pieces. Between three and five pieces per selected artist (or artistic collaboration) will be displayed. Works submitted should be from a single series or body of work as it will be displayed together.
Eligibility
With the exception of Winter Gift Gallery and our fundraising exhibition ART PARTY!, artists cannot appear in group exhibitions more frequently than every 3 years.
Availability
Work for exhibition must be available for drop-off on Saturday, May 10 – Monday, May 12, 2025 between 11 am – 4 pm, for exhibition May 20 – July 5, 2025, and for pick-up Sunday, July 6, 2025 between 11 am – 4 pm.
Presentation
Work must be suitably prepared for exhibition, ready for presentation. Wall mounted work must be appropriately framed (or have a professional look with finished sides) and must be wired for hanging. Work not properly prepared for exhibition may not be exhibited.
Sales
Work is not required to be for sale; pieces not for sale (NFS) should be labeled as such and should include a value for insurance purposes. Seymour Art Gallery will retain 35% on all works (or orders) sold.
Awards
Emerging Artist Award $300
Membership and Compensation
Artists do not need to be a member of Seymour Art Gallery to submit, but selected artists must become members ($25 for one-year membership). Exhibiting artists will be paid an honorarium of $400, which will include Seymour Art Gallery’s membership fee. Membership supports our non-profit gallery’s exhibitions and programs.
Important Dates
Application deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025
Artwork drop off date: Saturday, May 10 – Monday, May 12, 2025 between 11 am – 4 pm
Exhibition dates: May 20 – July 5, 2025
Exhibition Reception and Awards: Sunday, May 25, 2025
Artwork Pick up date: Sunday, July 6, 2025 between 11 am – 4 pm
How to Apply
Please click the ‘apply now’ button below to submit your work by Friday, April 4, 2025