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Calls for Entry for BC's artists who paint or draw

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July-Aug-Sept 2021  

Volume 25 Number 3

BC's Calls for Entry

ABBOTSFORD ARTS COUNCIL invites applications for 2022 at the Kariton Art Gallery on Mill Lake. Artists and groups based in the Fraser Valley region are welcome to submit concepts for a solo exhibition, group exhibition with colleagues, school, or as an organization. Submission deadline Aug 31, 2021. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.abbotsfordartscouncil.com/open-calls

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ANONYMOUS ART SHOW 2022, presented by Arts Whistler, returns to the Maury Young Arts Centre on April 20, 2022. This annual event is a fundraiser for Arts Whistler. Participating artists must complete the registration form online or at the front desk at Arts Whistler when dropping off artwork. Artwork drop-off and registration form are due by Feb 20, 2022. For full details and to register, visit https://artswhistler.com/anonymous

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ART 4 LIFE 2021, presented by PoMoArts, invites artists from 18 to 100+, working in all mediums, to explore themes that would appeal to youth. The call is for a multi-artist, in-person gallery exhibition of 2D and 3D artwork, as well as participatory features for a younger audience (less than 13 years). Submission deadline Aug 22, 2021. Exhibition runs Sept 23 – Oct 28, 2021. For more details and to apply, visit https://pomoarts.ca/exhibitions/call-for-submissions-art-4-life  Art 4 Life is a five-week exhibition of art, activities, and events geared to the young and the young at heart.

ArtRich 2021: A Celebration of Local Artists, the fourth bi-annual, juried exhibition for local artists, presented by The Richmond Arts Coalition is accepting submissions. Application deadline Sept 10, 2021. With support from the Richmond Art Gallery and operating funds from the City of Richmond and the BC Arts Council, the exhibition takes place Dec 3, 2021, to Jan 2, 2022, providing an opportunity for emerging and established artists from Richmond and nearby communities to exhibit together and celebrate local talent. ArtRich 2021 profiles artists with a connection to the Lower Mainland. All submissions for adjudication are to be made with digital images: there is no need to drop off artwork in person. For more information, and to register, visit https://richmondartscoalition.com/artrich2021/

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ARTSCAPE exhibition program, with the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan, invites artists of all ages and skill levels to display artwork in any of 8 venues that rotate every 3 months. Bi-annual call for submission: Summer & Winter. Artscape only open to Artsco members. Visit https://artsco.ca/exhibit-with-artscape/ e-mail heythere@artsco.ca or phone 250-861-4123.

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ART IN MOTION invites artists to publish their own open-edition Prints. Prints are distributed in over 75 countries to Galleries, boutiques, designers, and home decor and art retailers. For more information, visit

http://www.artinmotion.com/Content/Detail/SubmitYourArt

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ART DOWNTOWN invites artists to participate in this outdoor summer program, June through September, at the Bentall Centre in downtown Vancouver. Artists exhibit and paint live in an outdoor space, with live music made possible by the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association and Hudson Pacific Properties. For more detailed information and to register, visit https://www.vanvaf.com/art-downtown

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ARTS ON THE AVENUE, presented by Festivals Kelowna, will hold a reduced-capacity version of the annual Kelowna visual arts festival on July 29, 2021. Interested artisans can e-mail Tracy Ross at Tross@FestivalsKelowna.com for more information and to apply.

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BLACKBERRY GIFT SHOP inside the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s Street, Port Moody) invites submissions for the Gift Shop. Participants in the Blackberry Artist Society are asked to supply 3-4 samples of art to be juried at the Society’s monthly meetings. All work is by local artists and each artist takes turns working in the shop, approximately one day each month depending on the season. For information and membership form: 604-931-2008 ext. 102, e-mail blackberrygiftshop@live.ca or visit www.blackberrygiftshop.ca

BURNABY ARTS COUNCIL in partnership with Single V Coffee offers Pop-Up Exhibition opportunities to early-career artists. Emerging artists seeking an opportunity to showcase their work can e-mail info@burnabyartscouncil.org for info.

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THE CANADIAN CENTRE FOR MINDFUL HABITATS in partnership with The Great India Festival presents a celebration of Multiculturalism Day in Canada titled “Canada Celebrates Folklore”. Canadian storytellers narrating folklore from different countries around the world will be paired with illustrators. All illustrations will be accepted until July 4, 2021. There will then be a panel of judges to select the top illustrations received from the categories. The top illustrations and the stories will be compiled and are planned to be published as a hard copy and an e-book by Canadian Centre for Mindful Habitats. The selected artists will be attributed in the publication alongside their illustrations. All individuals interested in participating for a chance to be featured in the publications are welcome to participate. There are two categories to enter: 18 years of age and older, and under 18 years of age. For more information, and to apply, visit https://mindfulhabitats.ca/

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CANADA YOUTH VISUAL ART CONTEST (CYVAC) welcomes young artists (ages 5 – 23) to participate in the 2021 event. Deadline July 20, 2021. Hosted by Youth Initiative Vancouver (YIV), and co-organized by Vanparents and Academy of Modern Art (AOMA). The contest encourages multicultural communication and philanthropic endeavors and discovers outstanding artistic and design talents around the world. The jury includes internationally esteemed artists, top university art professors, and renowned senior-level competition judges. Winning art and design pieces will be organized into a charity sale to benefit UNICEF and help improve the lives of the most vulnerable children in the world. There are NO restrictions on the materials used to create the submissions, including but not limited to drawing, painting, illustration, cartoon, animation, short-video, photography, digital art, design, sculpture and installation art, etc. All winners are given a letter of congratulations signed by the BC Minister of State for Child Care, as well as award certificates, exhibition certificates, and digital catalogues. If winners’ artwork is sold in the charity sale, they receive a charity donation certificate. For more details and to apply, visit https://aoma.ca/cyvac/

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CAROUN ART GALLERY (CAG) (1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver) invites submissions for Fall Group Exhibition 2021. Two pieces per artist, maximum size 36”x36” or 32”x40”. Theme & media: Open. Submission deadline Sept 15, 2021. For complete information, visit the website www.Caroun.net

THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM invites artists to submit applications for the 2022 Artist-in-Residence program. This program is a self-directed residency offering artists the opportunity to research, develop, and produce new or ongoing bodies of work with dedicated studio time. The program encourages artists to work collaboratively with community members in initiatives where the participants take a central role as creators, producers, and performers, or as active audiences for the project. Apply online at https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/recreation/leigh-square-community-arts-village/ under Opportunities for Artists. Submission deadline Dec 17, 2021.

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CLOVERDALE MARKET DAYS 2021 (CANCELLED -- KEEP CHECKING WEBSITE FOR UPDATES) invited artists to sell their work as vendors in this 7th annual event. Located in Historic Downtown Cloverdale. This event was to be held this year on May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug 21, and Sept 18. For updated information, visit http://www.cloverdale-ae.ca/market-days.html or http://www.cloverdale-ae.ca/vendor-information.html

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CYPRESS VILLAGE once again hosts their annual Paint on the Mountain Plein Air Painting Competition in West Vancouver, July 31, 2021. Artists can digitally submit samples of their plein air artwork for jury consideration until July 4, 2021. For more detailed information, visit https://www.paintonthemountain.com/

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DEEP COVE WINERY on the Saanich Peninsula offers exhibiting space for artists in their 1800 sq ft Amphora room, featuring vaulted ceilings, ample natural lighting, and a state-of-the-art marble wine bar. Deep Cove Winery is fully equipped for any style of arts event. Groups or individuals interested in hosting an art show or another event can contact the event coordinator at info@deepcovewinery.ca. For more info about Deep Cove Winery: www.deepcovewinery.ca or follow @deepcovewinery

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DISCOVERY 2021: Annual Juried Exhibition for New and Emerging Artists, presented by Seymour Art Gallery (4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver), invites new and emerging artists to submit work. Open to all artists in British Columbia, but local drop off and pick up is required. This juried group exhibition provides 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. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.seymourartgallery.com/2021/06/16/emerging-artist-call-2022/​ Submission deadline extended to Sept 29, 2021.  

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FEDERATION OF CANADIAN ARTISTS presents an open call to all artists worldwide: the 2021 Annual International representational Exhibition (AIRS). Submission deadline July 31, 2021. This is an annual exhibition and competition for artists practising representational and semi-representational arts excellence. All subjects are permitted as long as they are representational in style. Submit work online at https://artists.ca/submissions/view/id/1329

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FOYER GALLERY in the Squamish Public Library (37907 2nd Avenue), welcomes submissions from artists in all disciplines for future juried monthly exhibitions. The Gallery is a contemporary space dedicated to the exhibition of excellent artwork. The gallery supports large wall works as well as smaller works suitable for display in three glass display cases. For info, contact the curator Toby Jaxon: tobyjaxon@gmail.com  

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THE GALLERY AT THE ARTS CENTRE, Maury Young Arts Centre in Whistler, welcomes ideas and applications for group shows on an ongoing basis (group shows are preferred; however, artists may apply individually and Arts Whistler may offer the opportunity for a solo applicant to be paired with a group show). Open to all BC artists to apply. Arts Whistler is accepting proposals in every medium including painting, new media, large sculpture, fiber art, film and more from students, emerging artists, professional artists and everyone in between. The Gallery includes two secure glass display cases for exhibition purposes and two plinths. These can hold small to large size items. Large-scale sculptural work and installations will also be considered. Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis and all applications will be filed for future openings in the gallery space. Artists will only be contacted if their application is accepted. For more information and an application form: https://artswhistler.wufoo.eu/forms/the-gallery-artist-application-form/

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THE GALLERY AT QUEEN’S PARK (New Westminster) invites applications for its 2022 gallery season. Submission deadline August 30, 2021. The Arts Council of New Westminster welcomes exhibitions that feature a variety of visual arts by a wide range of artists from the Metro Vancouver region. The exhibition program reflects both the cultural and artistic diversity of contemporary art and serves as an educational forum for New Westminster and surrounding communities. Open to applications from both established and emerging artists. The Arts Council wishes to highlight the diversity of our community, and in order to break down any exclusionary barriers and create a platform for marginalized voices, artists on the LGBTQ spectrum, non-binary artists, artists of colour, Indigenous artists, and disabled artists, are strongly encouraged to submit. To view the exhibition application package, visit https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#label/Notes%2FFor+next+issue?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1

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GALLERY RING invites artists to submit work for Animal. Welcomes works depicting all animals from sweet and harmless to ferocious and dangerous. This includes fish and sea creatures, frogs and lizards, bees and butterflies, birds, and all critters who do not identify as human. Many awards are available. To dimensional artwork including photography/digital in any artistic style from traditional and realistic to abstract and experimental is welcome. $20 US for 1-3 artworks. The deadline to submit work is Aug 16, 2021. For more details and to apply, visit https://galleryring.org/call-for-entry.html

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HeARTWorks GALLERY invites artists to submit works that show H.E.A.R.T. (Humanity, Equality, Acceptance, Respect, and Tolerance.) Exhibiting artists receive social media promotion, website link, global audience and a possible magazine and/or film feature. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.worksofheartproject.com/heart-gallery

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IMAGINATION UNPLUGGED invites young Sea to Sky artists to participate. This year, as part of the Whistler Children’s Festival, artwork by kids who participated in Andrea’s Imagination Station workshops will be featured in the Gallery at the Maury Young Arts Centre. In addition, more creations are welcome from young Sea to Sky artists, 12 years and younger. These artworks will be included in the exhibit in a mosaic display. Artwork can be a painting, drawing or collage of any subject, whether it is animals, abstracts, landscapes, etc. Any medium or subject matter will be accepted, BUT artwork must be 8” x 10” or smaller, completed on paper or cardstock. One artwork accepted per artist. 3D works that cannot hang on the wall will not be accepted. Submission deadline July 4, 2021. More details, and application form at https://www.whistlerchildrensfestival.com/imagination-unplugged/

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KIMBERLEY KALEIDOSCOPE 2021 OPEN ADJUDICATED ART EXHIBITION 17th Annual Adjudicated Regional Exhibition for Established and Emerging Artists, Aug 3 – 28, 2021, at Centre 64 Gallery. Submission deadline July 30, 2021. For more information and the entry form, visit https://kimberleyarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Entry-form_open-adjudicated-art-exhibition_20210609.pdf

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KIMBERLEY ARTS COUNCIL (KAC) is accepting original art for the soon-to-be-launched online art store. Accepting works from all artists, in Kimberley and beyond. Artists can sell up to 3 original art pieces in any medium for a maximum of 3 months. Admission fee $5 per art piece. Art pieces to enter the online store on the1st and 15th of each month. Submission deadlines 13th and second to last day of each month. 70% of sale price to artist, 30% of sale price towards Kimberley Arts at Centre 64 (KAC)'s visual arts programs. Sales taxes charged and administered by KAC (sales prices are subject to 5% GST and 7% PST). Sales prices DO NOT include shipping. Artist is responsible for packaging and shipping sold artwork within 3 days after purchase. Free promotion on KAC website, newsletter, on social media, at Centre 64. Each art piece can only be submitted to the store once. Submission form at kimberleyarts.com/artstore Questions, e-mail info@kimberleyarts.com

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KITTY COLEMAN WOODLAND GARDENS invites entries for their annual Woodland Gardens Summer Art Festival (July 31- Aug 2) and Woodland Gardens Artisans Festival  (Sept 4 - 6, 2021). For more information and to apply, visit https://woodlandgardens.ca/ or phone 250-338-6901.

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LANGLEY ARTS COUNCIL (LAC) invites submissions for Beyond Barriers Exhibition, Aug 20 - Oct 6, 2021. Submission deadline Aug 2, 2021. This exhibition provides a safe space and platform for specific voices that should be heard more often. The Beyond Barriers call is created specifically to allow BC artists who identify as having a disability or being differently-abled (currently or recently, permanently or temporarily) to showcase their work, without any of the labels that may have been acquired over the years. The type of difference is not important, and all artists are welcome to apply, whether their situation is obvious to others (visible) or not (invisible). Although artists who identify in this way are being invited, the show is NOT about this identity, it is about moving past these barriers into whatever is important to the artist, and about remembering everyone's wholeness in spite of obstacles. The LAC welcomes all perspectives, and all subject matter is welcome. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.langleyarts.ca/submit/beyond

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MIND AND MATTER GALLERY invite artists to display artwork in the gallery, on a monthly basis. Bio and a few pictures of artwork required. The Mind and Matter Gallery (13743, 16th Ave, South Surrey) was founded by Mary Mikelson and the late Arnold Mikelson, a renowned local and international artist. For more information and to display your work, visit www.mindandmatterart.com e-mail mary@mindandmatterart.com or phone 604-536-6460. Copies of Mary Mikelson’s book “Mind and Matter: Life with Arnold Mikelson” are available at the gallery.​

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MISSION ARTS COUNCIL (33529 First Ave, Mission) accepts submissions from Lower Mainland artists for exhibitions in the Rock Family Gallery and Doris Paterson Atelier, both in the Mission Arts Centre. There is also exhibit space to artists and artisans at the Mission Leisure Centre, as well as in the gift cases located in the Mission Arts Centre. Info and entry form: 604-829-0029, macart@shaw.ca or www.missionartscouncil.ca

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MYARTCLUB.COM offers artists a website showcase for three images free. Expand your internet exposure on a website already showing hundreds of artists. Build links to your existing website to augment your audience. If you haven’t yet joined the internet art scene, start here: http://www.MyArtClub.com

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NARROWS ART RETREAT reopens its artist residencies in Nelson, BC. For more information, visit www.thenarrowsbc.com to apply or call Erica at 250-505-9035.

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NEW WEST ARTISTS (NWA) is a non-profit society of artists operating NWA Gallery on 12th Street and hosting several art shows throughout the year. To exhibit in the gallery or participate in these art shows, you must be a member of the group, but new members are always welcome. For more information visit http://newwestartists.com/welcome/  To view their current calls for entry visit http://newwestartists.com/submit/

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PAINT THE TRAIN. Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society invites artwork about BC Electric and steam railways (passenger, freight and logging) in the historic region of Surrey and Langley. All media acceptable. Submission deadline Aug 21, 2021. For more information, visit https://www.langleyarts.ca/submit/paint-the-train or contact The Arts Council of Surrey info@artscouncilofsurrey.ca

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PARC RETIREMENT LIVING (Burnaby) offers an opportunity for artists to bring art into the lives of those in the PARC Senior Residences. Artists would have a solo show for a week to display and sell their artwork to seniors in Burnaby. If interested, contact Linda by e-mail at lsourivanh@parcliving.ca or phone 604-558-7484.

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PEACE LIARD REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL invites their region's artists to participate in Wild Words North Art Exhibit 2021. Submission deadline Aug 31, 2021.  For more information and to apply, visit https://www.peaceliardarts.org/words-north/2021-wild-words-north-line-up-and-schedule/wild-words-north-art-exhibit-2021/

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PORT MOODY PUBLIC LIBRARY offers wall space to local artists. The library is a popular venue for first-time and more experienced artists to showcase their talents. Works displayed include watercolour, oil, mixed media, and photography. Artists interested in booking a display must submit an example of their work, biographical information, and provide an exhibit title. Bookings are one month in duration and limited to artists living in the Tri-Cities, Belcarra and Anmore. Info: Irene Jakse 604-469-4692, ijakse@portmoody.ca or visit www.portmoodylibrary.ca

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PORT MOODY ARTS CENTRE gallery accepts exhibition proposals year-round, from groups and individuals in all media and subject matter. The Port Moody Arts Centre Gallery Committee reviews proposals twice yearly. For more details phone 604-931-2008 or visit pomoarts.ca/exhibitions/gallery-exhibition-proposal-application

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THE RICHMOND ARTS COALITION invites emerging and established artists from Richmond and nearby communities to participate in ArtRich 2021 (4th annual) at the Richmond Art Gallery. The exhibition takes place from Dec 3, 2021 to Jan 2, 2022. ArtRich 2021 profiles artists with a connection to the Lower Mainland. Entries are not expected to fit a specific theme. In addition, ArtRich-selected artists will be considered for the No.3 Road Art Column Exhibition from Feb 1, 2022 to Aug 1, 2022 and provided with a $1,500 artist fee. Printing and installation costs will be the responsibility of the City of Richmond. (For more information about the No.3 Road Art Columns, visit: www.richmond.ca/culture/publicart/whatsnew) The submission deadline for ArtRich is Sept 10, 2021. There is no entry fee, however, all participants must be (or become) members of the Richmond Arts Coalition. For more info and to apply visit http://richmondartscoalition.com/artrich2021/ Submission form is at http://www.richmondartscoalition.com/artrichsubmissions/ 

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RUSTAD GALLERIA at Two Rivers Gallery (Prince George) invites submissions for smaller exhibitions, experimental projects, or projects by emerging BC artists. Exhibitions usually run for one month. For more information, visit https://www.tworiversgallery.ca/exhibitions/for-artists/

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THE ROLLIN ART CENTRE (Port Alberni) invites local artists to participate in their first COVID Invitational ART Exhibit. Welcomes work that was created during this past year. Exhibit held Oct 5 - 30, 2021. Apply well before the show dates. Any medium, 1-3 pieces will be accepted. Applications are available at the Rollin Art Centre. 3061-8th Ave, or phone 250-724-3412 for more info.

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SIDNEY AND GERTRUDE ZACK GALLERY (950 West 41st Ave. Vancouver) offers an ongoing Call for Artists to artists in the Jewish community and/or art with a Jewish theme. Applications can be for solo, duo or group shows. For more information visit https://www.jccgv.com/art-and-culture/gallery/ (scroll to bottom of page) or download the submission form at https://www.jccgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Call-For-Submission-form2018.pdf  The Gallery is also available to rent for an art exhibition or other use. Contact the gallery director for information: Linda, 604-638-7277 or gallery@jccgv.bc.ca

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SEYMOUR ART GALLERY (4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver) invites proposals for their 2022 exhibition season. Applicants are recommended to visit the gallery in person and review past exhibitions on the Gallery's website before submitting: https://www.seymourartgallery.com/. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.seymourartgallery.com/2021/06/16/exhibition-proposals/

Submission deadline, Sept 29, 2021.  

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THE SQUAMISH ARTS COUNCIL invites its members to exhibit their art in one of several community galleries. These galleries are located at: The Artisan Building - 1336 Main Street; The Adventure Centre - 38551 Loggers Lane; Squamish Medical Clinic - 37979 Cleveland Avenue; Black Tusk Realty - 1900 Garibaldi Way #3. For more information on these and other Calls, visit https://squamishartscouncil.com/community-galleries/ or e-mail info@squamishartscouncil.com for schedules and application form. 

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SUMMER CALL TO ARTISTS, presented by the Langley Arts Council (LAC), invites artists to submit work. Submission deadline July 4, 2021. Exhibition dates July 21 to Sept 6 at the Timms Community Centre 'Walkway Gallery' in Langley, and the 'AIFS Online Galleries'. No submission fee for LAC members but there is a $5 Fee for non-members. Submitted work must not have been shown in any of the LAC's previous exhibitions. Artists may submit 3 artworks for consideration. All artworks must be for sale. This call can only accommodate artwork that can be hung on a wall and suitably prepared for display. For more specific details and to apply, visit https://www.langleyarts.ca/submit/summer  The Langley Arts Council is also looking for people to serve on its Board of Directors. Those interested can apply at https://www.langleyarts.ca/submit/lac

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SURREY ART GALLERY ASSOCIATION invites local and regional artists to present illustrated talks and demonstrations during their Thursday Artist Talks, held Thursday evenings, September through June. This free program provides an opportunity for artists to expose their work and ideas to the public. The evening talks are followed by conversation over coffee. Artists interested in presenting their work at a Thursday Artist Talk can e-mail artisttalk@sagabc.com  For more info and to see past Artist Talks, visit http://sagabc.com/thursday-artist-talks/

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SURREY ART GALLERY (13750 – 88 Ave, Surrey) welcomes proposals from artists and guest curators. Ongoing deadline. For more information visit https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/surrey-art-gallery/calling-all-artists

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SURREY PUBLIC LIBRARIES (all City of Surrey branches) offer display space for local artists in their libraries. Displays run for one month. Contact any of the Surrey libraries (by phone or in-person) and ask for the art display coordinator. For a list of Surrey Libraries visit: https://surreylibraries.ca/locations Application form is at https://surreylibraries.ca/sites/default/files/documents/DisplaySpaceApplication.pdf

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VANCOUVER VISUAL ART FOUNDATION invites artists to participate in Art Downtown, an outdoor summer program where artists exhibit and paint live in an outdoor space, with live music. The event is in partnership with the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA). From June to September, artists will present their work and painting techniques at Jack Poole Plaza and Convention Centre Sea Wall on Wednesdays & Fridays, and at the šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square - Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza on Tuesdays (11 am – 5 pm each day). Deadline to register July 30, 2021. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.vanvaf.com/art-downtown

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THE VINTAGE AND HANDMADE ART SOCIETY (VHS) offers vendor opportunities at the North Plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Upcoming available dates are July 10 and 11 (11 to 6 pm). Strict COVID protocols in place. This is an open-air market with tent coverage included in the rate. Vendor rates: Option A, $165 for 10ft to display product (space can fit two 2x5' tables); Option B, $300 for entire 10x10 tent space. Option C, $300 for both market days with 10ft to display product. Option D, $500 for both market days with a full tent 10x10 space. Table rentals are an additional $15 and $50 will be deducted from the fees if the vendor supplies own table. To reserve space, contact Kristina & Justin via http://www.vhsmarkets.com/ with the option requested (option A, B, C, or D) and if a table will be needed.

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WILDLIFE HABITAT CANADA NATIONAL WILDLIFE ART COMPETITION announces the Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp Image species for 2022 is the Ring-Necked Duck (Aythya collaris). This annual competition offers wildlife artists a grand prize of $5,000, quarterly consignment sales, and national exposure. For 2023 rules, guidelines and more information, visit https://whc.org/the-stamp/art-competition/  Intent to Participate is due by July 31, 2021: contact Amanda at amangan@whc.org to learn how to be an invited artist.

WILDLIFE HABITAT CANADA invites submissions for their annual art competition. For more information on the organization, visit https://whc.org/the-stamp/art-competition/ To be placed on their distribution mailing list or more information on the competition, email Amanda Mangan, Project Manager amangan@whc.org

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WATERSHED ARTWORK GALLERY SHOP in North Delta invites local artists to apply to show and sell their work in the gallery shop, in the North Delta Recreation Centre (11415 84th Ave). Welcomes paintings and more. Contact 604-596-1029 or watershedartworks@gmail.com Visit www.watershedartworks.ca

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YOUTH ARTS COUNCIL OF SURREY (YACOS) under the umbrella of the Arts Council of Surrey, is run by youth for youth (ages 13-21) who want to become involved with the local arts community. YACOS offers opportunities for young people in the visual, performing and literary arts including talent shows, one-act playwriting performances, canvas coffee houses (open mic), workshops and fashion shows. For more information: youthartscouncil@gmail.com

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Painting from nature is not copying the object; it is realizing one’s sensations

    ~ Paul

   Cézanne

We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents

~ Bob Ross

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I was born in the tropical country of Brazil, but then was transplanted as a young girl to a small hobby farm in the Langley area.

I have always loved the beauty that our world has to offer. I am especially drawn to the countryside where nature prevails. The bouquets of colours and textures found all around us is just waiting for someone to record them for future generations to come, before civilizations encroach and wipe them away. Painting preserves these areas on canvases like a historical book that records history on paper. I feel one with nature when I am busy painting a flower peeking through a crevice or a small bird perched on a log.

After a fulfilling career as an Elementary School Teacher and Counsellor I am now able to pursue my passion of drawing and painting. My journey as an artist has been short compared to others, but it has been fruitful no doubt.

I am actively involved in several art clubs where I have been taking classes in oil, acrylics and watercolour from many renowned artists. I took the position of being one of the Art Show Coordinators for two years at the Port Kells Art Club and became the President of the Club shortly thereafter. I am also a supporting member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.

I enjoy getting The Artist’s Journal and seeing what is out there for artists to display the talents that they possess. I wish to thank the publication for supporting artists and their creative endeavours. It is amazing how much time must have been spent on organizing this Journal. Thanks for doing this.

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Sandy Bridal is a many-faceted artist. She began her adventure in art at the age of three when she picked up her first paint brush and realized the intense joy of colour and the satisfaction gained from creating something from her own imagination. She hasn’t looked back since.

Sandy was born in Vancouver and now resides in Mission, B.C. on lovely Hatzic Lake which gives her endless inspiration. She is basically self-taught, but has gained much in

technique from varied art classes and painting retreats throughout her journey. She

knows in her heart when a work is complete and doesn’t stop until it’s “finished.”

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She has sold at craft fairs for many years, focusing mainly on cat & dog toys and gifts; but now she has a new website featuring her aptly named Art & Soul Gallery – for she truly puts her heart and soul into everything

she creates.

Sandy’s ‘go-to’ paint is acrylic, but she has dabbled in almost every other medium. She employs a colourful, realistic style, giving attention to fine detail. She also loves subjects like birds, boats, buildings, floral compositions, pet portraits, and ladies’ silhouettes. Her latest obsession is painting on glassware.

She has been on a lifelong journey making art and invites you to browse through her website. You might even find the perfect (and unique) gift for that special someone on your list. You may also discover that you share Sandy’s passion and perspectives on the beautiful, natural world in which we live.

Visit Sandy’s Website: https://www.artbysandyb.com/

Shown above left, Reflections Over Finn’s Slough (Steveston). Below, with Sandy’s photo inset, A Little Slice of Heaven On The 18th Hole (‘First Snowfall’ Golden Ears Mountains, Maple Ridge)

To read Sandy's full profile on a mobile device, please click on this image.

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GABRIOLA ISLAND

Gabriola Arts Council presents Arts on Gabriola, an online exhibition featuring 58 Gabriola artists in their studios and will eventually include many more, as well as artists from Mudge and DeCourcy. The site is quite large and may take several hours to see all the artists. Note: Each artist's page has information on how to contact them directly, view their website and various places they appear online. Visitors can also view the artist's collections, which will change over time. Visit https://theartsongabriola.ca/

HORNBY ISLAND

Hornby Arts Studio Tour, July 18, 2021, 10 am to 4 pm. Twenty-three stops with twenty-six artists. Visit https://hornbyisland.com/arts-culture/

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KAMLOOPS

Kamloops Arts Council Galleries, presents in the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre (7 Seymour Street West), Painting with Wax, by Judith Anderson, until July 17, 2021. For more information, visit https://kamloopsarts.ca/events/event/painting-with-wax-by-judith-anderson-in-the-kac-main-gallery/

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LANGLEY

West Fine Art Show (12th Annual) Sept 17-19 hosted at Glass House Estate Winery (23449 0 Ave in South Langley), in partnership with the Langley Hospice Society. The show features 18 artists in a three-day exhibition. Free admission. Partial proceeds of all art sales at the show will be donated by the artists to the Langley Hospice Society. This event will operate in full compliance with the provincial health orders in effect at the time of the show. To learn more about the West Fine Art Show, visit www.westart.ca    

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NAKUSP

Studio Connexion Art Gallery (203 Fifth Ave, NW) presents

Delreé Dumont, exhibiting landscapes and wildlife in her own pointillism technique which resembles, until July 10. Also featured in the gallery is Salmon Arm artist Maureen Howard who uses oils, acrylic, and cold wax on wood cradles to create landscapes. Local artist Denyse Marshall will be featured during the Columbia Basin Culture Tour Aug 7 & 8 with her collection of florals and still life in oil on oil paper mounted on wood cradles. Her exhibition runs Aug 4 - 21. Contemporain artist Perry Haddock will be showing his landscapes from Aug 25 to Sep 11. Perry works with acrylic on wood cradles and sometimes canvas. For more information on these and other exhibits, follow daily posts on www.facebook.com/studioconnexiongallery or view the website: www.studioconnexiongallery.com  To book an appointment to visit the gallery, phone 250-265-8888. 

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NEW DENVER / SLOCAN VALLEY

Hidden Garden Gallery (112 Slocan Avenue, New Denver) presents a solo show by Beth Gallup, More POWER to You, Sept 7 to 12 (Tues - Sun, noon - 4 pm). The artist explores if a canvas can be a junction box: View our relationship with electricity, from generation to transmission to light. Funded in part by the Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance.

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OSOYOOS

The Art Gallery Osoyoos (8713 Main Street) presents The Summer Artisan Market, running until Sept 6. Featuring Osoyoos Artist & Artisans. Open Sun thru Fri, 10 am to 2 pm and Sat 9 am to 2 pm. Visit the Virtual Gallery at https//osoyoospersists.ca/  COVID-19 safety measures in place.

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PENTICTON

Penticton Art Gallery (199 Marina Way) presents digital art by Buffy Sainte-Marie, July 3 to Sept 11, 2021. The artist is a well-known Indigenous Canadian-American singer-songwriter, musician, Oscar-winning composer, visual artist, educator, pacifist, and social activist. For more information, visit http://pentictonartgallery.com/buffy-saintemarie

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PORT ALBERNI

The Rollin Art Centre (3061 - 8th Ave) presents until Aug 21, a group exhibit with Sue Thomas, Jillian Mayne, Ann McIvor, and Colleen Clancy (paintings, pottery, graphic design, jewellery) For more information visit www.alberniarts.com

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PORT COQUITLAM

Art Focus presents Plein air painting for members and guests on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Members will also be painting in the Port Coquitlam Farmers' Market if it re-opens to the public this summer. Demos by professional artists will resume in September. For more information about the art group, visit https://www.artfocusartistsassociation.com/ or e-mail

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SURREY / WHITE ROCK

Mind and Matter Gallery (13743, 16  Ave, South Surrey) founded by Mary Mikelson and the late Arnold Mikelson, offers a wide variety of artwork of guest exhibitors on a rotating monthly basis, as well as the works of the late Arnold Mikelson, renowned local and international artist. Gallery hours: 12-6 pm daily. For information about the current exhibit, visit www.mindandmatterart.com, e-mail mary@mindandmatterart.com or phone 604-536-6460. Mary Mikelson’s book Mind and Matter: Life with Arnold Mikelson is available for purchase at the gallery.

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Surrey Art Gallery (13750 88 Ave) presents Cindy Mochizuki: Autumn Strawberry, until Aug 28, 2021. Experience life on local Japanese Canadian farms in the twentieth century prior to WWII with hand-painted and digital animation. For this and other exhibits, visit https://www.surrey.ca/artgallery

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VANCOUVER AREA

The Beaumont Studios (2019 Albert St., Van) presents July 2 - 24, Syncretism, new works by Vancouver based artist Ari De La Mora, taking place in the B1 Gallery at the Beaumont Studios located on the unceded ancestral lands of the Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. Curated by Kirsten Larsen. B1 Gallery is now open by appointment Thursdays, Fridays and weekends. One group/household per time slot, each time slot is 30 mins max. Book by emailing gallery@theBeaumontStudios.com  Also offering Life Drawing every Saturday and Tuesday, all levels. $20. More info at https://www.radiant-city.com/dark-matter/

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Caroun Art Gallery (147 Beckwith, North Vancouver) presents Summer Group Exhibition, during Aug 2021, 4-8 pm (Tue-Sat) or 12-4 pm by appointment. Features works by Elaf Adel Al Alousi, Ghazaal Makhdoum, Haleh Talaei, Haniyeh Delavarian, Minoo Nourbakhsh, Nada Hamatto, Randa Tfaily, Sepideh Sayadi, and Setare Nazary. For more information about this exhibit and the July and September exhibits, visit www.Caroun.net

Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre (1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver) presents Imagine Van Gogh, the Immersive Exhibition, showing until Aug 29, 2021. Enjoy this unique digital presentation of the artist's work. Accompanied by the music of composers Saint-Saëns, Mozart, Bach, Delibes, and Satiewith. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.imagine-vangogh.com/about/#2

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West Vancouver Community Arts Council (1570 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver) presents Living in Layers, July 1 - 25. Artists Gina Leon and David Righton explore narratives of connection between people, places & nature by creating pieces rich in layers of colour, shapes, symbolism & subjects. Acrylic paintings. Virtual opening reception on July 3, 7 - 8 pm: Take a tour of the exhibition, hear the artists discuss their inspirations, and ask questions live on Youtube channel.

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Recently Arrived Calls

The following Calls arrived after this current issue was e-mailed to its subscribers. Subscribers are immediately e-mailed any Calls that miss each issue's publication deadline. In addition, those Recently arrived Calls are posted here for easy reference.

PLEASE NOTE: Only Recent Calls will be added after each issue circulates. Shows & Events that arrived late (after each issue's deadline) will not be added. This publication is predominantly a Calls for Entry publication: it was created for artists to find work. Shows & Events are just one of the regular features and must arrive on or before each issue's deadline to be published (see deadlines posted above).

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GRAND PRIX OF ART Aug 30 to Sept 6, 2021. Held again this year at the Britannia Heritage Shipyards National Historic Site, in Steveston. The details have not yet been finalized at press time. Registration is Aug 29. For updates and more information, visit the Grand Prix of Art website at http://grandprixofart.ca/?mc_cid=1a59bdd263&mc_eid=928c0b023f

ARTSOLUTELY 2021, 16th annual Christmas show and artisan sale in Vernon, invites Okanagan artists to show and sell their art. Held at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, Nov 26 to Dec 24, 2021. Welcomes paintings, drawings, glass art, jewellery, pottery, woodcarvings, leather works, metal art, fibre and textile pieces, natural products, and more. Submission deadline, Aug 9, 2021. For more information and to apply, visit, https://mcusercontent.com/c99488f29891b4158141c89d5/files/06c374be-b3e2-dbbb-7844-71ec3f34d4aa/Artsolutely_Vendor_Application_2021.pdf  Artists are not required to be at their booth for the entire month, but a commitment of approximately 24 hours of time from each vendor over the course of the four weeks, is required. This usually involves working 5 to 7 shifts (day/evening/weekends). The Arts Centre staff and volunteers will take care of all sales transactions and marketing, planning and organizing. For questions or more information, e-mail artsolutely@vernonarts.ca

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THE MUSEUM OF NORTH VANCOUVER (MONOVA) invites Expressions of Interest from experienced artists working in the local Indigenous tradition, to prepare contemporary Coast Salish graphic designs to be featured on the glass transom windows surrounding the lobby of the newly built museum facility on Esplanade Avenue. One or two artists will be selected, who can work collaboratively on a creative design that would cohesively reflect cultural aspects of both Squamish & Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Open to artists working in the local Indigenous tradition. View details at https://www.nvrc.ca/arts-culture/public-art/public-art-calls/coast-salish-window-treatment Submission deadline July 14, 2021 (all day).

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OPUS ANNUAL OUTDOOR PAINTING CHALLENGE, July 15 – 25, is self-directed this year, allowing participants 11 days (with 2 weekends) to complete the challenge. For more details and to join the challenge, visit https://opusartsupplies.com/opus-galleries/opc/

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GALLERY RING invites all artists to participate in the next Artist of the Month contest. Submission deadline Aug 4, 2021. Entry fee $20 US for 1-2 artworks. The four winning artists will receive "Artist of the Month" distinction, a digital Award Certificate and a digital Award Page, along with other promotions. For more details and to submit work, visit https://galleryring.org/prospectus---artist-of-the-month.html

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LANGLEY ARTS COUNCIL invites artists over the age of 60 to apply for their Seniors Exhibition, Sept 8 to Oct 25 at the Timms Community Centre 'Walkway Gallery' and the 'AIFS Online Galleries'. Submission deadline Aug. 23, 2021. Accepting original artwork only and that has not been shown in any of the LAC's previous exhibitions. Artists are welcome to submit 3 artworks for consideration. All artworks must be for sale. Arts Council takes a 30% commission on all artwork sales. This call can only accommodate artwork that can be hung on a wall. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.langleyarts.ca/submit/seniors

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THE SIDNEY AND GERTRUDE ZACK GALLERY at the JCC of Greater Vancouver invites artists of all ages, religions, cultures, career stages, and backgrounds to submit proposals for exhibitions in 2022. Proposals for art of any medium will be accepted (performance, mixed media, 2-D and 3-D visual arts, digital and film etc.). Individual and group shows will be considered. Submission Deadline Sept 30, 2021. For the application form, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc27Fga9pIQeaVZdopuBzkH4RiHAw-D3QIFu060i17rcwtjGQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&mc_cid=857f9bbbe0&mc_eid=2288ff44c0

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artSpacific! Annual BC-Wide Juried Exhibition invites all 2-D artists who work on paper, canvas, or wooden panel, to submit their work for consideration. Exhibition dates are Oct 8 - Nov 24, 2021, in Langley at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre 'Main Hall Gallery' and 'AIFS Online Galleries'. This exhibition is open to artists who reside in B.C. Canada and participants do not need to be a member of the Langley Arts Council to apply. There are no submission fees. Submission deadline Sept 15, 2021. For more details and to enter, visit https://www.langleyarts.ca/submit/artspacific

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THE KARITON GALLERY (Abbotsford) welcomes exhibition proposals for the Downie Wenjack Legacy Space. The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples. With this in mind, the Abbotsford Arts Council and Kariton Gallery are seeking artwork for their Legacy Space from Indigenous artists that spark conversation around Gord Downie’s call to action for reconciliation, “Do something”. For more detailed information and to apply, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2hWfdDigoHAPeXo72D5gD4wPppk_OoVbFjrIWHZTghc8VWw/viewform

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VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE invites young artists between the ages of 5 and 25 to exhibit their work. More details at https://mcusercontent.com/c99488f29891b4158141c89d5/files/f359b147-3881-56ad-019f-1b295dbb2c48/Call_to_Artists_5_to_25.02.pdf and the entry form can be downloaded at https://mcusercontent.com/c99488f29891b4158141c89d5/files/f2035472-e1aa-6008-1821-964530190443/Artist_Entry_Form_2021.03.pdf Submission deadline Aug 25.

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SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE (West Vancouver) invites submissions for their 2022 Exhibition Program. Welcomes artwork in any medium that reflects and examines the community & the vast world beyond; that presents new ideas & thought-provoking concepts; all while encouraging creativity & diversity. Selected artists will be scheduled for a 4- or 3-week duo or group (3 to 4 artists) exhibitions. The Exhibition Jury will determine whether an artist is assigned a duo or group exhibition. All selected artists will be required to become WVCAC members. For more details and to submit work, visit https://westvanartscouncil.ca/event-4367146 Submission deadline Sept 10, 4 pm.

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GALLERY RING invites all artists to participate in the next Artist of the Month contest. Submission deadline Sept 1, 2021. Entry fee $20 US for 1-2 artworks. The four winning artists will receive "Artist of the Month" distinction, a digital Award Certificate and a digital Award Page, along with other promotions. For more details and to submit work, visit https://www.galleryring.org/prospectus---artist-of-the-month.html

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SAANICH PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES invite artists based in Greater Victoria to submit proposals to paint the new Pearkes Community Piano. The selected artist will paint an upright piano and bench that will be placed outside the front of the G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre daily for people to play, listen to, and enjoy visually as weather and schedule permits. Deadline for proposals Aug 16, 2021. More information is at https://www.saanich.ca/arts

COMOX VALLEY AIRPORT (YQQ), partnering with Comox Valley Arts, invites submissions for their annual exhibit. Each year, Vancouver Island visual artists of all disciplines participate in a 6-month show that fills the airport. The theme for the 2021/2022 Comox Valley Airport Show is Renewal. Participants are invited to consider what Renewal means to them and what it means, in general, as the world begins to open up. Submission fee $15 per submission. Submission deadline Oct 1, 2021. Exhibition dates are Nov 1, 2021 to May 30, 2022. For more details and to apply online, visit https://www.comoxvalleyarts.com/what-we-do/yqq/

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TEN SQUARED ANNUAL EXHIBITION open call to all artists is now accepting submissions. Presented by the Federation of Canadian Artists. Deadline for submissions Oct 15, 2021. All artists living in Canada are invited to submit artworks in any subject and style for the Federation’s annual fundraising exhibition. Submissions must be on a substrate that is exactly 10” x 10” and at least 1 ½” thick. Entry fee $10 per piece. Artists can submit up to ten artworks. No maximum price restriction on submissions. All sales shared 50% / 50% between artists and the Federation. Pieces are gently screened for commercial viability based on the Federation’s recent sales history. If successful at screening, all ten artworks may be selected for display. For more information and to submit work, visit https://artists.ca/submissions/view/id/1324

POSITIVELY PETITE, 32ND ANNUAL MINIATURE EXHIBITION, presented by Place des Arts, welcomes submissions. Deadline is Sept 20, 2021. Place des Arts invites local artists who create things small and unique for the 32nd Positively Petite: Annual Miniature Exhibition. This year, the annual miniature exhibition will be hosted in the Atrium Gallery at Place des Arts and virtually on placedesarts.ca from Nov 12 - Dec 16, 2021. For more information, full exhibition guidelines, and to submit work, visit https://placedesarts.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021_2022-Exhibitions-Positively-Petite-Application-Form_fillable.pdf

WINTER TREASURES ARTISAN MARKET, presented by PoMoArts (formerly Port Moody Arts Centre) invites submissions. Submission deadline Oct 3, 2021. The 8th annual Winter Treasures celebrates the holiday season with an elegant, boutique-style, artisan market and exhibition. Artisans and artists in all media are invited to submit fine crafts and artwork suitable for holiday gift-giving. Preference will be given to smaller works in a variety of price ranges up to $500.00. For more information and to apply: https://form.jotform.com/200285230594249 If there are any questions or difficulties with this form, e-mail Janice Cotter, Gallery Manager at submissions@pomoarts.ca

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VISAC GALLERY (Trail, BC) invites six West Kootenay artists to exhibit their work in Metamorphosis. The exhibition will highlight the transformation each artist has gone through to become the artist they are now and to applaud artwork that was created during the past year or so at a time when art was not able to be viewed easily in person. Submission deadline Sept 19, 2021, at 12pm. Details on the website at http://www.visacgallery.com/exhibitions/current-exhibition The exhibition will run for six weeks at the VISAC Gallery from mid-Oct to end of Nov 2021 (exact dates TBA).

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THE SIDNEY AND GERTRUDE ZACK GALLERY at the JCC of Greater Vancouver invites artists of all ages, religions, cultures, career stages, and backgrounds to submit proposals for exhibitions in 2022. Proposals for art of any medium (performance, mixed media, 2-D and 3-D visual arts, digital, film, etc.) will be accepted. Individual and group shows will be considered. All proposals will be reviewed by the Gallery’s jury. Submission deadline Sept 30, 2021. For more details and to submit work, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc27Fga9pIQeaVZdopuBzkH4RiHAw-D3QIFu060i17rcwtjGQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&mc_cid=acdd0c3c51&mc_eid=2288ff44c0

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ISLAND MOUNTAIN ARTS PUBLIC GALLERY (Wells, BC) is accepting applications for their 2022 Gallery Season. Submission deadline Sept 1, 2021. Four exhibitions run from May to Oct each year. Island Mountain Arts pays an artist fee and transportation amount. The Gallery prioritizes emerging and mid-career Western-Canadian Artists. For more details and to apply, visit https://support-imarts.com/submit-gallery E-mail any questions to elyssia@imarts.com

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GALLERY RING invites artists to participate in Open. The subject matter and style are the choice of the artist. Many awards available. All winners and random finalists will be featured and promoted on Gallery Ring's Instagram during the event. Two-dimensional artwork including photography/digital in any artistic style from traditional and realistic to abstract and experimental is welcome. $20 US for 1-3 artworks. The submission deadline has been extended from Sept 17 to Sept 20, 2021. For more info and to apply, visit https://galleryring.org/call-for-entry.html

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THE VINTAGE AND HANDMADE ART SOCIETY (VHS) offers vendor opportunities at the North Plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Next available date is Oct 2 (11 to 6 pm). Strict COVID protocols in place. This is an open-air market with tent coverage included in the rate. Vendor rates: Option A, $165 for 10ft to display product (space can fit two 2x5' tables); Option B, $300 for entire 10x10 tent space. Table rentals are an additional $15 and $50 will be deducted from the fees if the vendor supplies own table. To reserve space, visit the website http://www.vhsmarkets.com/ and click on Registration.

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WEST VANCOUVER COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL invites submissions from artists, artisans & makers for their gallery shop The Art Box, and their Online Holiday Market. Welcomes unique, handmade, artisanal quality items of jewellery, handbags, pottery, candles, soaps, fabric items, cards, woodwork & leather goods for the Holiday Market in Nov/Dec 2021. Selected items will be displayed in the Art Box and the online store. Select items will be part of the display & sales at the North Van Shipyards Artisan Christmas Market on December 11 & 12. The Holiday Market will run online from Nov 15 through Dec 19. All selected artists will be required to become WVCAC members. To learn more and to submit work, visit https://westvanartscouncil.ca/event-4425616 and select the Register for this Event button. Submission deadline Sept 15, 2021, by 4 pm.

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WEST VANCOUVER COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL (WVCAC) invites visual artists to participate in Diving In: The Art of Cleaning Lakes and Oceans. Welcomes artists who live and work in West Vancouver or North Vancouver, who are interested in raising awareness about the health of the local waterways. Diving In: The Art of Cleaning Lakes and Oceans is an environmental art campaign raising awareness of the waste in lakes and oceans by transforming trash into beautiful art. The artwork will join other pieces created by artists in seven other communities from Pemberton to North Vancouver, in a touring exhibition in 2022. There are opportunities for collaboration with local schools including teaching workshops on creating art from used and unusual materials. The participating artist will be paid an honorarium for the artwork. An additional fee will be negotiated for workshops/collaborations with local schools that will take place between Jan and Mar 2022. For more information and to apply, visit https://westvanartscouncil.ca/event-4456798 Submission deadline Sept 27, 2021, 4 pm.

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THE CAMPBELL RIVER DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (BIA) in partnership with the Campbell River Arts Council invites First Nations artists to submit applications for several public mural projects. The deadline has been extended to Sept 10, 2021. Priority will be given to First Nations artists living in the Campbell River region. For more details and the application information, visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uIW4YOn8l0hQrON5oXnJzhnDy1WaGefmlp8dJe7LG0g/edit

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THE ABBOTSFORD ARTS COUNCIL announces an open call for the 6th Annual Anonymous Art Show Fundraiser, opening November 6, 2021. The exhibition will be hosted both digitally on the Abbotsford Arts Council website with a possible in-person component at the Kariton Art Gallery. All ages and skill levels welcome. Submission deadline Oct 2, 2021.  For more details and to apply, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceYJZOUxONijvvLVlqsjVJI-8V_ECneQGroRJ0K-o47tkCRg/viewform

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PACIFIC ARTS MARKET has one exhibition space available in their South Granville pop-up Gallery in October. Deadline to Apply is Sept 15, 2021. Next availability is January. Pacific Arts Market (PAM) is a pop-up gallery space offering exhibition space for individual artists, artist groups, collective/guilds, or Organizations. Exhibition periods are 4 weeks long and renewable on a 4-week basis. Those interested in renting the modern storefront pop-up gallery space in the heart of South Granville, must complete and submit an Application Form found at https://www.pacificartsmarket.ca/apply-for-pop-up-gallery-space

PACIFIC ARTS MARKET (Vancouver) offers commission-free space for local artists, craftspeople, designers, etc. to display their work for sale. There is a market capacity of over 80 spaces at a time (soon to be over 150), no long leases, and zero commission taken. Artists design their own area and have control of how their work is displayed. Staff is provided to greet new customers (during business hours), promote the artist’s work, and process all sales. Therefore, artists do not need to be onsite. Application deadline Oct 1, 2021. For more information, visit https://www.pacificartsmarket.ca/call-for-artists

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GALLERY RING invites all artists to participate in Artists of The Month, for Oct 2021. Submission deadline Oct 1, 2021. Open to all artists 18 years of age or older, emerging or established, and must be able to communicate in English or Spanish. Fee: $20 US for up to 2 artworks. Media accepted is two-dimensional work only (paintings, drawings, photography, digital, mixed media, print work, collage and similar media). There is no theme for this contest: The subject matter is the choice of the artist. All artistic styles are welcome from realistic and traditional to abstract and experimental. Many awards presented. Only four artists will be selected. There will not be a group exhibition. For more details on how to submit work, visit https://galleryring.org/prospectus-.html

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THE LANGLEY ARTS COUNCIL invites artists to exhibit their work in its newest exhibition space, The One-Way Gallery. This gallery is a Member's Only exhibition space displaying rotating exhibitions by LAC Members. However new members are welcome to join LAC and participate in this opportunity. The One-Way Gallery is located at #104-20611 Fraser Highway in Langley. Submission deadline Oct 1, 2021. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.langleyarts.ca/submit/oneway

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THE KARITON GALLERY seeks an Indigenous artist to complete a mural painting for the Downie Wenjack Legacy Space “Selfie Wall”. The mural is to be completed with the dimensions of L 94” x W 39”. The artists will also design an additional complimentary graphic with the maximum dimensions of 3” x 3”. The graphic will be added onto the wall by visitors who take the pledge of reconciliation: As the participation grows so will the mural. The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples. The designated Legacy Space will provide a platform for conversation and the aim of the selfie wall is to add an interactive component. Application deadline Sept 30, 2021. Visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfT3VppcZXCHzjhp5zjXx8MGOyV9jekTEVhqRDZiUIJC3A1Mw/viewform