North Van Arts Art in the Community Program 2027 — BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
Submit up to 16 high-resolution images of artworks along with an exhibition proposal, artist statement, biography, and artwork inventory for potential solo or paired exhibition opportunities in public gallery spaces.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 11 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- District Library Gallery (Lynn Valley Main Library), District Foyer Gallery (North Vancouver District Hall), City Atrium Gallery (North Vancouver City Hall), North Vancouver, BC
- Applicants notified
- Oct 31, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 48" max dimension
About
Overview
North Van Arts is accepting submissions for the Art in the Community Program 2027, which offers eight-to-twelve-week solo or paired exhibition opportunities in public gallery spaces across three venues in North Vancouver.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: September 25, 2026, 5:00 PM PST
- Applicants notified by: October 31, 2026
Eligibility
- Must reside in Metro Vancouver
- Must have a minimum of 10 artworks available for exhibition at time of application
- Working in 2D or small 3D mediums (painting, photography, ceramics, mixed media)
- AI-generated images will not be accepted
Media & Size Requirements
- 2D works: minimum 24" x 36", maximum 48" x 72"
- All 2D artworks must be fixed with two eyehooks, D-rings, eyelets or equivalent on the back of frame or canvas, positioned approximately ¼ inch from the top
- Works must be framed; submit an image of the frame if applicable
Submission Requirements
- Description of the theme/concept of the exhibition (up to 600 words)
- Up-to-date artist's statement and biography (no more than 400 words each)
- Inventory list of artworks including title, date, medium, size in inches, and price (note if not for sale)
- Up to 16 high-resolution images of proposed artworks
How to Apply
Submit your proposal through the online application form at https://form-can.keela.co/art-in-the-community-2027-call-for-2d-artists. For support, contact [email protected].
Fees & Compensation
- No application fee
- No artist fees for exhibition
- North Van Arts retains 35% of total sale price for each artwork sold during the exhibition period
Exhibition Venues
- District Library Gallery (Located at Lynn Valley Main Library)
- District Foyer Gallery (Located at North Vancouver District Hall)
- City Atrium Gallery (Located at North Vancouver City Hall)
Review Process
All artworks are subject to a juried selection process by North Van Arts staff, assessed on how they align with the open call theme. Applicants will be notified of results by October 31, 2026. Individual feedback is not provided for unselected work due to the high volume of submissions.
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 35% on sales
- Theme
- The program aims to celebrate and enable emerging and professional artists through solo exhibition opportunities in public spaces, with artwork assessed on how it aligns with the open call theme.
- Eligibility
- Emerging and professional artists residing in Metro Vancouver, working in 2D or small 3D mediums, with a minimum of 10 artworks available for exhibition.
- Audience
- Emerging and professional visual artists; applications especially encouraged from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and those experiencing discrimination.
- Size & format
- 2D artwork must be a minimum of 24" x 36" and a maximum of 48" x 72".
- Also worth noting
- 2D artwork must be a minimum of 24" x 36" and a maximum of 48" x 72".
- Contact
- [email protected]
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