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The Artist's Journal

British Columbia, Canada

For artists who paint or draw

B.C.'s Calls for Entry

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The Artist's Journal will stop publishing March 31, 2025. Until then, business continues as usual!

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ABBOTSFORD

THE KARITON GALLERY 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 seek artwork for their quarterly Legacy Space exhibitions from Indigenous artists that spark conversation around Gord Downie’s call to action for reconciliation: “Do something.” For more info, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2hWfdDigoHAPeXo72D5gD4wPppk_OoVbFjrIWHZTghc8VWw/viewform

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BURNABY

DEER LAKE WINTER CRAFT FESTIVAL will soon be accepting applications from artist vendors. The 2025 Winter Craft Festival is planned for Nov 14 to 16, 2025. Welcomes submissions from artists, artisans and makers offering unique, local and handcrafted goods. Visit the website in early April 2025 for more information and registration details: https://burnabyartscouncil.org/engagement/?jsf=jet-engine&tax=engagement-type:235

Search tips: Calls for Entry are listed alphabetically by host city or area.

But don't limit your search to your location only: Many Calls are 'open' to

all BC artists, and some are online, eliminating travel.

Also, if the Call is members-only, you can usually participate

if you pay the membership fee.

BC / CANADA WIDE

NOTE: Most Calls in this category are also posted under their city/area category.

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THE FIKVA FOUNDATION invites artists to participate in the 3rd International FiKVA Award for Representational & Figurative Painters. This is an opportunity for artists worldwide to gain international recognition, share their talent globally, and earn substantial financial rewards. This is an online process, omitting the need to ship artwork. Artists can submit paintings created within the past two years for a chance to win cash, art supplies, a six-month gallery representation, or be featured in a celebrated online exhibition. Submission deadline April 15, 2025. For more information, visit https://fikva.art/open-call/

 

2025 CANADA YOUTH VISUAL ART CONTEST (CYVAC) invites submissions from young artists for this international platform for artistic expression. Open to ages 5-23 worldwide. This year's theme invites youth to envision and express their visions of the future through painting, photography, animation, design and multimedia. Submission deadline April 30, 2025. For more information visit https://aoma.ca/cyvac/

THE CITY OF WHITE ROCK invites expressions of interest from BC artists and/or artist teams to create a mural on the Balsam Street Comfort Station, located at 15457 Marine Drive (where Balsam Street meets Marine Drive) at White Rock Beach. The art will illustrate the theme of Vintage White Rock, leaning into the idea of an old postcard. Submission deadline March 30, 2025. For detailed information, visit https://www.whiterockcity.ca/369/Public-Art  For any questions, contact culture@whiterockcity.ca

THE CITY OF WHITE ROCK invites expressions of interest from BC artists and/or artist teams for a mural on the West Parkade, at the corner of Victoria and Vidal Street (14935 Victoria Ave) at White Rock Beach. The commissioned art will illustrate the theme of the Natural Environment and bring art into the daily lives of residents and welcome visitors to White Rock. Submission deadline March 30, 2025. For detailed information, visit https://www.whiterockcity.ca/369/Public-Art  Any questions, contact culture@whiterockcity.ca

GALLERY RING is an international online art gallery, offering juried art contests and exhibitions. They host several Calls for Artists throughout the year. For more information, visit https://artgalleryring.com/call-for-entry.html

THE 46TH ANNUAL HARRISON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS ARTISAN MARKET invites artists to participate. This year's Festival is July 11 to 20, with market dates being the 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20. Artists can participate for all five days, or as many days as they can. The application deadline is July 1, 2025. The Country Craft Market is now called Winter Craft. The name change will better align the event with the Christmas season and pair it with Tourism Harrison's event Lights by the Lake opening weekend. Winter Craft will take place Nov 22 and 23, 2025. Application deadline is Oct 15, 2025. More details are coming but applications for Winter Craft are open now, and artists can apply at the same time as the July Festival Market: Go to Apply Online and click the purple bar that says "Expand for More Info & Application."  Artists having difficulties with the online application can email jenny@harrisonfestival.com or phone 604-796-3664 for assistance.

 

AMELIA DOUGLAS GALLERY at Douglas Collage (New Westminster Campus) welcomes submissions for the 2025-2026 exhibition season, running until Aug 2026. The gallery features an inner gallery wall space of 35 feet and an outer gallery wall space of 53 feet. Additionally, there are up to six display cases available for standing structures such as sculpture and ceramics. Solo exhibitions and group exhibitions are invited to apply. Application deadline April 8, 2025. Selected artists must live within BC and be available to deliver, install, and pick up their pieces at the art gallery in person. Dates and times will be determined by the artist and organizer well in advance. Artists who have not exhibited in New Westminster in the previous year will be prioritized (artists whose work has been exhibited in the gallery in the previous two years (2024/2025) will not be considered. For details, visit https://www.douglascollege.ca/about-douglas/learn-about-douglas/groups-organizations/amelia-douglas-gallery/submission-guidelines

THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ART COMPETITION invites young artists aged 5 to 23, worldwide, to participate. Winners will receive cash prizes of up to $500 CAD, certificates, and opportunities for public exhibition. After the contest, selected works will be displayed in a dedicated exhibition, alongside masterclasses and networking opportunities with representatives from art universities. Welcomes various artistic disciplines, including painting, photography, animation, design, and multimedia. Past competitions have raised over $50,000 CAD for causes such as UNICEF and BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Submission deadline is April 30, 2025. For more details and to apply, visit https://www.yivcanada.ca/cyvac-2025

 

BC CULTURE DAYS is accepting applications for the 2025 Ambassador Program. BC Culture Days is from Sept 20 to Oct 13, 2025. For the details and to submit an application, visit https://culturedays.ca/en/bc

 

ARTS 2025 welcomes submissions for this annual exhibition held this year from May 3 to July 7, 2025, at the Surrey Art Gallery. Deadline for submissions is March 28, 2025 at 1pm. For over four decades, the Arts Council of Surrey has organized ARTS in partnership with the Gallery. This annual open-juried art exhibition celebrates artmaking throughout Surrey and beyond. Entry is open to everyone, regardless of age or experience, and prizes are available across five categories: 1. Painting; 2. Drawing, printmaking, and mixed media on paper; 3. Sculptures and fibre art; 4. Photography; 5. Digital, performative, and new media. Download the entry form.

THE SALT SPRING NATIONAL ART PRIZE (2024/25) is accepting submissions. Entry deadline is May 31, 2025. To be eligible, artwork must have been completed on or after January 1, 2024; Must have been created by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident over the age of 18; And must not have been shown previously in any juried exhibition. For more details, visit https://saltspringartprize.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SSNAP-2025-V2.1.pdf

PACIFIC ARTS MARKET has closed its Vancouver location and will open its new location soon on Vancouver Island. Several artist opportunities are currently offered. To see the current Calls, and to learn more about Pacific Arts Market, visit https://www.pacificartsmarket.ca/call-for-artists?mc_cid=955dec1425&mc_eid=4629d9ae4f

ROOM MAGAZINE welcomes art submissions. Each issue of this literary magazine features four to eight pages of interior art. The magazine accepts illustrations, collages, mixed media, digital art, fine art, photography, graphic arts, and more, but not AI art. Room prints in black and white or greyscale at a minimum of 300 dpi+. Here is a collection of art that has recently been published: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11KExKGVIovIrKYT_lhcum9pYQr5Wd68G. Artists who believe their work would be a fit for Room, may contact submissions@roommagazine.com with a link to their website or portfolio with the subject line “art submission.” For more detailed information, visit https://roommagazine.com/submit/

 

WILDLIFE HABITAT CANADA’S NATIONAL WILDLIFE ART COMPETITION is by invitation only. However, Wildlife Habitat Canada welcomes new Canadian wildlife artists who may be interested in submitting a piece to be considered for future competitions. Canadian wildlife artists wishing to participate in the contest can send an artist CV and website link where artwork can be viewed (or provide work samples) to kgraham@whc.org. For more detailed information about the competition, visit https://whc.org/the-stamp/art-competition/ Held annually, this competition selects the Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp and Print image.

YVR ART FOUNDATION offers Aspiring Artist Awards to Indigenous youth (15 – 20) who reside in BC or the Yukon. Aspiring Artist Awards are $500 each and are awarded annually to youth to support their self-directed work in the visual arts. Ongoing deadline. For more details, visit https://www.yvraf.com/our-program-resources/aspiring-artist-awards/

Call For Entry "news" is published at no charge.

No submission deadlines: News is posted a.s.a.p.

However, it must be submitted "typed" and NOT as a digital poster. More details here

 

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CATCHING STARS GALLERY (Bowen Island) offers a Feature Artist opportunity to exhibit work for one month. Includes extra marketing and promotions. Interested BC artists are invited to apply by contacting info@catchingstarsgallery.com or visiting https://www.catchingstarsgallery.com/blog/call-for-artists-feature-opportunity-03-23 Exhibition dates will be determined at the time of the application. no exp

SOONNESS, a jigsaw puzzle brand based in Canada, invites artists worldwide to share their work with the world through puzzles. Welcomes submissions from emerging and established artists 18 years of age and older. Work is to be submitted in a digital format. For more information and to submit work, visit https://soonness.com/pages/art-submissions  no exp

PASTEL ARTISTS.CA is Canada’s community for pastel artists with members across the country, from British Columbia to the Maritimes. The group offers Calls for Entry throughout the year. For more information, visit Home - Pastel Artists.CA  no exp

THE UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CLUB OF VANCOUVER (VisArts Committee) offers an ongoing open call for BC artists to showcase their work in the Hycroft Gallery at the Victorian Heritage Club House in Shaughnessy, Vancouver. The Hycroft Gallery, located on the upper level, is curated and managed by the UWCV Visual Arts Committee (VisArts). Each month features a different fine art or craft exhibit and opening receptions with the artists. VisArts’ Mandate is to showcase the work of talented BC artists and designers in the Hycroft Gallery and to inform and enrich members and guests by featuring diverse styles and mediums. Interested artists are encouraged to download the application at https://www.uwcvancouver.ca/general-events/visual-arts-at-hycroft/

The Artist's Journal

is a "specialty" publication, serving only those artists who paint or draw.

Why only this genre?

 

BIAFARIN, an Ontario-based company, invites artists to promote and sell their art worldwide, on their artist management platform. Biafarin assists visual artists in building their art careers and connects artists to galleries, venues, festivals, brands, critics, media, and art lovers. For more information, visit https://www.biafarin.com/p/home.html   no exp

ART JOBS offers worldwide Calls for Entry, art jobs and more. Subscribe (free) to receive your choice for updates at https://www.artjobs.com/#   no exp

ART IN MOTION connects artists with creative manufacturers throughout the world. Invites artists to submit work to be used in prints distributed in over 75 countries to Galleries, boutiques, designers, and home decor and art retailers. For more information, visit https://www.artinmotion.com/content/AboutLicensing   no exp

NATIONAL OIL PAINTERS AND ACRYLIC SOCIETY hosts competitions throughout the year. Sign up for their newsletter at https://www.noaps.org/   no exp

PARTIAL GALLERY invites independent Canadian artists to join their network. Partial Gallery offers a marketplace where art collectors of any level can discover diverse, emerging artists and where artists can be introduced to new audiences and find new homes for their work. Partial’s goal is simple: More art on more walls. For more information, visit https://www.partial.gallery/apply or contact hello@partial.gallery or 647-424-4278.no exp

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STU     VANCOUVER

VANC ISLAND    V-Z

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The Artist's Journal will stop publishing on March 31, 2025. Until then, business will continue as usual!

Read the editor's goodbye letter

A good painting makes me feel uplifted out of the physical body and into that space where our passions float free, a space where we can all dream of better worlds.

~ Pamela Holl Hunt, Port Alberni artist.

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DEFG MISC

I believe in God, only I spell it Nature.

~ Frank Lloyd Wright

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FORT ST. JOHN

THE NORTH PEACE CULTURAL SOCIETY, partnering again with the High on Ice Winter Festival, welcomes artist vendors for the Maker's Market in Fort St. John, in June 2025. Registration deadline is the end of March, 2025. Artists interested in being a vendor at this market can e-mail accounting@npcc.bc.ca or reception@npcc.bc.ca

GULF ISLANDS

ARTCRAFT invites proposals for 2026 Showcase Exhibitions. Artcraft presents curated exhibitions every summer in Mahon Hall (Salt Spring Island). They can be individual shows or collaborations between artists in any medium from fine craft to conceptual art. Submission deadline June 30, 2025. LEARN MORE

THE SALT SPRING NATIONAL ART PRIZE (2024/25) is now accepting submissions. Entry deadline is May 31, 2025. To be eligible, artwork must have been completed on or after January 1, 2024; Must have been created by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident over the age of 18; And must not have been shown previously in any juried exhibition. For more details, visit https://saltspringartprize.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SSNAP-2025-V2.1.pdf

SALT SPRING COFFEE, CAFE & KITCHEN (Ganges) welcomes artist bookings for 2025. Artists interested in displaying their art on the gallery walls can e-mail questions or apply to robbyn@saltspringcoffee.com and metta@saltspringcoffee.com

SALT SPRING ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY invites proposal submissions from artists for month-long exhibitions in the library program room or display case. Ongoing deadline. For the details, MORE INFO

Search tip: Calls for Entry are listed alphabetically by host city or area.

But don't limit your search to your location only: Many Calls are 'open' to

all BC artists, and some are online, eliminating travel.

Also, if the Call is members-only, you can usually participate

if you pay the membership fee.

MAYNE ISLAND ARTISTS are invited to submit proposals for art exhibitions in the Ag Hall. Applicants are asked to provide details such as the theme or title of the show, names of the participating artist(s), the preferred time of year or weekend, etc. The Hall will be reserved, insurance provided, and assistance will be given for advertising. Technical support will also be provided along with other general guidance. The artist(s) will be responsible for hanging the show, gallery-minding, and making a small contribution toward the expenses. All artists must be members of the Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council. For more information and/or to submit a proposal, e-mail artsonmayne@gmail.com no exp

SOUTHERN GULF ISLANDS ARTS COUNCIL offers an ongoing opportunity for its members to exhibit their work on BC Ferries Floating Galleries. Work by members of Galiano, Pender, Mayne, and the Saturna Island branches of the Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council are displayed in the Floating Gallery display cases on board BC Ferries vessels serving the Southern Gulf Islands. Artists can participate in these displays by joining the Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council: https://www.artsontheislands.org/join.html

Gulf Islands
HIJK
Kimberley

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HARRISON

THE 46TH ANNUAL HARRISON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS ARTISAN MARKET invites artists to participate. This year's Festival is July 11 to 20, with market dates being the 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20. Artists can participate for all five days, or as many days as they can. The application deadline is July 1, 2025. The Country Craft Market is now called Winter Craft. The name change will better align the event with the Christmas season and pair it with Tourism Harrison's event Lights by the Lake opening weekend. Winter Craft will take place Nov 22 and 23, 2025. Application deadline is Oct 15, 2025. More details are coming but applications for Winter Craft are open now, and artists can apply at the same time as the July Festival Market: Go to Apply Online and click the purple bar that says "Expand for More Info & Application."  Artists having difficulties with the online application can email jenny@harrisonfestival.com or phone 604-796-3664 for assistance.

KELOWNA

THE ALTERNATOR invites proposals on an ongoing basis, from member artists and curators for the Alternator Members’ Gallery. The Members’ Gallery is a community programming space dedicated to supporting the professional development of emerging artists and community groups. The program offers Members’ Gallery participants access to the Alternator’s visible Window Gallery that faces onto the Rotary Centre for the Arts corridor and attracts up to 200,000 visitors per year. The Members’ Gallery is open to all artists and is well-suited for artists and curators who seek to advance their practices and experiment with the unique dimensions and visibility of the gallery. Participants are encouraged to explore innovative installation approaches that engage visitors and align with the Alternator’s Vision, Mission, and Values. Click here to learn more about the Members’ Gallery and how to apply.

SNCEWIPS HERITAGE MUSEUM invites local Indigenous artists to exhibit their work in their gift shop located in the Okanagan Lake Shopping Centre, West Kelowna. Accepting beadwork, paintings, sculptures, wood or metal work, textiles, and mixed media. Interested artists are welcome to drop by the gift shop to show their artwork (open 10 – 5 pm, Mon to Fri). For more information about the Museum, phone 778-755-2787 or visit https://www.sncewips.com/

ARTSCAPE exhibition program, with the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan (Artsco), invites artists of all ages and skill levels to display artwork in any of eight venues that rotate every three months. Bi-annual call for submission: Summer & Winter. Artscape is only open to Artsco members. Visit https://www.artsco.ca/become-a-member or e-mail heythere@artsco.ca or phone 250-861-4123.  no exp

KIMBERLEY

ART GALLERY KIMBERLEY invites artists to apply for solo art exhibitions in the Gallery. Exhibitions are two weeks long. Artist talks are encouraged. The solo exhibition fee is $200. 35% gallery commission on sales. All artworks on display must be for sale. For more information, visit  https://www.artgallerykimberley.com/post/call-to-artists-2  no exp

We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize truth at least the truth that is given us to understand. The artist must know the manner whereby to convince others of the truthfulness of his lies.

~ Pablo Picasso

LMN
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Art by Wendy

Studio Gallery

Wendy Mould, ADC, CDM

Wildlife Artist & Instructor

(graphite, pen, watercolour) 

Private Art Lessons

Commissions Welcome

wendy@artbywendy.com

604-314-2232

www.artbywendy.com

Langley, B.C. (Walnut Grove)

Wendy Mould. Rocky Shores of Hicks Lake. Ink Drawing on Wood Canvas.jpg

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LANGLEY AREA

THE LANGLEY ARTS COUNCIL invites artists to submit 2D work for My Place, an exhibition that encourages artists to reflect on a place that feels uniquely theirs — whether it’s the representation of a physical space, an imagined world, a representation of a memory, or an abstract emotional landscape. Exhibition dates are Aug 9 to Sept 25, 2025 at the Timms Community Centre, Walkway Gallery (20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley). Submission deadline, July 7, 2025. Artists of all ages are welcome to apply. Non-refundable application Fee $7 for LAC members, and $15 for non-members. https://langleyarts.ca/submit/myplace

 

THE LANGLEY ARTS COUNCIL welcomes vendor applications for two upcoming events: Timms Holiday Artisan Market in December (deadline June 3, 2025) online info at https://langleyarts.ca/submit/2025vendor and the Outdoor Fine Arts Fair and Festival in Aug (deadline April 30, 2025) online info at https://langleyarts.ca/submit/ofaff

FORT GALLERY (in Fort Langley) invites and encourages submissions from emerging and established artists of all abilities, ages, cultures, ethnicities, citizenships, gender identities, and races. Welcomes submissions of ideas/proposals, completed works, and works in progress. Fort Gallery offers installation assistance, promotion, documentation, exhibition text and an artist fee in accordance with the fee schedule set out by CARFAC. For instructions on how to apply, click hereApplication deadline ongoing.

THE LANGLEY ARTS COUNCIL (LAC) invites artists and artisans to apply to showcase their original 3D artworks and handmade goods in the new LAC Gift Shop (located at LAC Offices inside the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre, 26770 29 Ave, Aldergrove). The items in the Gift Shop will be available for purchase in person and online. Submission deadline is ongoing. Submitting Artists/Artisans do not need to be members of the LAC. However, if chosen for the Gift Shop, they will need to be a member at the time their works are showcased. For more details and to apply, visit https://www.langleyarts.ca/submit/gift-shop  no exp

MISSION

THE MISSION FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL (July 25-27) invites artist vendors for the Artisan Market during the festival. Application deadline March 31, 2025. Learn more and apply here.

NELSON

NELSON AND DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL invites applications for the 37th annual ArtWalk, held on June 27 & Aug 1, 2025. Professional and emerging artists are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to artists showing recent work not previously exhibited at ArtWalk or other Nelson venues. Application deadline April 17, 11:55 pm PST. For more information and to apply, visit https://ndac.ca/programs/artwalk/

WEST KOOTENAY ARTS COUNCIL invites artists to participate in the self-directed Columbia Basin Culture Tour, held Aug 9 and 10, 2025 (10 to 4 pm each day). Welcomes artists or groups and organizations focused on arts, culture and heritage, anywhere in the Columbia Basin. Each registered venue will receive a listing in the 2025 Culture Tour brochure, a profile on the website and a social media spotlight. Early bird rate $50 (register by March 23, 2025). Regular rate $60 (register by March 31, 2025). More info here: https://www.wkartscouncil.com/culture-tour/

NEW WESTMINSTER

ARTS NEW WEST invites submissions from young Indigenous artists for the Welcome to My Renaissance Indigenous Youth Art Exhibition. This celebration of creativity, culture, and community, showcases voices and stories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth. The exhibition takes place inside Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park New Westminster June 26 to July 1, 2025. Submission deadline May 1, 2025. For more information, visit https://artsnewwest.ca/call-for-artists-indigenous-youth-art-exhibition/

AMELIA DOUGLAS GALLERY at Douglas Collage (New Westminster Campus) welcomes submissions for the 2025-2026 exhibition season, running until Aug 2026. The gallery features an inner gallery wall space of 35 feet and an outer gallery wall space of 53 feet. Additionally, there are up to six display cases available for standing structures such as sculpture and ceramics. Solo exhibitions and group exhibitions are invited to apply. Application deadline April 8, 2025. Selected artists must live within BC and be available to deliver, install, and pick up their pieces to the art gallery in person. Dates and times will be determined by the artist and organizer well in advance. Artists who have not exhibited in New Westminster in the previous year will be prioritized (artists whose work has been exhibited in the gallery in the previous two years (2024/2025) will not be considered. For details, visit https://www.douglascollege.ca/about-douglas/learn-about-douglas/groups-organizations/amelia-douglas-gallery/submission-guidelines

Artist Call or Art Show "news" is free to publish!

There are no submission deadlines.

Your news is posted shortly after you submit it.

However, please send it in a typed format

(no JPG posters, please!) and try to word it as closely as possible to the writing style used by this publication.

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OPQR

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PENTICTON

THE PENTICTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL invites artists to participate in the upcoming group exhibition, Reflections: On Heritage. This is an open submission exhibition, and artists of all backgrounds and ages are welcome to apply. The deadline is April 7, 2025. For more detailed information, visit https://www.pentictonartscouncil.com/call-reflections-on-heritage

 

PITT MEADOWS

THE PITT MEADOWS ART GALLERY invites artists to submit an expression of interest for a fall exhibition. The exhibition’s theme is the beauty of Grabenhorst Garden (set to open summer 2025). Welcomes all mediums including visual arts, sculpture, photography and more. Expression of Interest deadline is March 31, 2025. More info at https://www.pittmeadows.ca/arts-culture-heritage/pitt-meadows-art-gallery/call-artists-submissions?fbclid=IwY2xjawJD9XdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeXnxCdkOh_bADRKVzHHJwZCzQogXd8FkclcN1gj6KHRFDQALYX6P-EaSw_aem_pxg6uyNZSix0ExZ0jqBeiQ

PORT COQUITLAM

THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM invites applications from artists based in Port Coquitlam for exhibitions at The Michael Wright Art Gallery (MWAG), Outlet Gallery, Port Coquitlam Community Centre, and City Hall Gallery. The galleries welcome proposals from artists for exhibitions in all media and subject matter, including solo or group shows of two or more artists. Click here to apply

PORT MOODY

THE GALLERY AT PORT MOODY ARTS CENTRE accepts proposals year-round for both group and solo exhibitions. Accepting a variety of genres, including but not limited to, painting, photography, clay, metal, glass, mixed media, textile art and wood. Exhibition proposals are reviewed twice a year to evaluate work based on a cohesive theme, non-derivative, and skillful execution of chosen media. Proposals including a participatory element are encouraged. Ongoing deadline. For full Informatoin and to apply: https://form.jotform.com/82276789770272 no exp

BLACKBERRY GIFT SHOP invites new members working in a wide range of mediums (especially painters/illustrators and jewellers) to exhibit and sell their art. The Blackberry Gift Shop is located inside PoMoArts at 2425 St. John’s Street in Port Moody. For more information, drop by and speak to one of the artists or visit Join Our Cooperative | Blackberry Gift Shop   no exp

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PRINCE GEORGE

THE OMINECA ARTS CENTRE invites Indigenous artists to participate in the annual Indigenous Arts exhibition, RENEWAL, taking place June 2025, in honor of National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This exhibition celebrates the rich diversity and talent of Indigenous artists, highlighting the dynamic interplay between traditional heritage and contemporary expression. Submission deadline April 30, 2025. For more information, visit https://www.ominecaartscentre.com/ or view the details at https://docs.google.com/document/d/15gLmcO0ygU4SyA5fkqd-piAkvqGrMe4K/edit?tab=t.0

PRINCE GEORGE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL (STUDIO 2880) invite artists to participate in evening artisan markets held on the grounds of Studio 2880. Three rental options available: 6’x2’ table inside the gift shop or Jack Bryant room, tent area on the front lawn of Studio 2880 (artist supplies tent, table and gear), food truck/tent pads (off grid style only). Current Arts Council members receive a discounted member rate. Non-members can become members to save (BECOME A MEMBER). Available Spaces: 10’x10’ Outdoor Spots, member $35, non-member $55 per night +gst. 6’x2’ Table indoors with chair, member $25, non-member $35 per night +gst. Food Truck/Tents, members $35, non-members $55 per night +gst. More info at: https://www.studio2880.com/programs/artisan-markets

RUSTAD GALLERIA at Two Rivers Gallery (725 Canada Games Way, 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/ For more information about the galleries and to view current and future exhibitions, visit https://www.tworiversgallery.ca/  no exp

RICHMOND

FUGGLES BEER COMPANY (Richmond) invites Richmond artists to display their work in their tasting room. To be considered, artists are asked to e-mail examples of their work to Micah at micah@fugglesbeer.com

THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTRE invites exhibition submissions for Public Art Exhibition Spaces. Welcomes submissions from artists of all cultural and artistic backgrounds, at any career stage. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information and the application forms, visit https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/Thompson_Community_Association_-_Art_Submission65228.pdf   No exp

SOUTH ARM COMMUNITY CENTRE (Richmond) offers an ongoing artist call. Exhibition proposals can be submitted throughout the year. For more info, visit

https://www.richmond.ca/parks-recreation/centres/southarm/community-art.htm no exp

RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY (RPL) invites community members to display artwork on the Community Art Wall at the Brighouse Branch. The Art Wall is a collaborative display space for community members to share their culture, stories and experiences through art, facilitating cross-cultural exchange and community connection. Art will be featured on an eight-week rotation. Interested artists are welcome to submit their art for consideration. For more information and to apply: https://www.yourlibrary.ca/community-art-wall  no exp

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Richmond

Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.

~ Banksy

STU
Gallery Framing & ART
Sunshine Cst
Surrey - White Rock

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THE FIFTH ANNUAL SQUAMISH MURAL WALK FESTIVAL in downtown Squamish invites artists to participate. Presented by the Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association with the support of the District of Squamish. Welcomes mural artists of all levels of experience to create vibrant, eye-catching designs to reflect the spirit of the community. Application deadline April 4, 2025. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.downtownsquamish.com/call-for-artists/?mc_cid=a60c97b245&mc_eid=752dd0a778

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 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 forms. no exp

SUMMERLAND

THE SUMMERLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL invites local artists to take part in Plein Air Showcase, held June 21 (10 am to 4 pm) outside the Ryga Arts Centre. The event has a nature/garden theme. There is no charge to participate, however, artists are asked to select one of their works for a silent auction to be held between 10 am and 3 pm. Artists will receive 70% of the auction's final bid. Spaces are limited: early registration is advised: https://summerlandarts.com/pages/plein-air-showcase

RYGA ARTS FESTIVAL invites submissions for its 2nd Annual Poster Competition. Submission deadline March 30, 2025. For complete instructions and more information, interested artists are to email gm@rygafest.ca. The dates of the 2025 festival are Sept 17 to 21, 2025. To learn more about the Festival, visit https://www.rygafest.ca/?mc_cid=a9fbdda983&mc_eid=003dfae1ef

SUNSHINE COAST

2025 SECHELT FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET is still accepting after-deadline applications from vendors. Artists can find more information and apply at https://www.secheltmarket.com/. The first market of the season will be April 5, 2025.

2025 HACKETT PARK ARTISAN FAIR invites artist vendors Aug 16 to 17, 10 – 4 pm. This year’s Fair takes place in the lower field of Hackett Park (5765 Dolphin St., Sechelt). Features artisans, artists, and food vendors, as well as live music presented by Rogue Fest. Submission deadline is May 3, 2025, but deadline for priority placement is March 28, 2025. For more information and to apply, visit https://sunshinecoastartscouncil.com/hackettpark/

KUBE GALLERY (#104-875 Gibsons Way, Gibsons) invites submissions for 2026 exhibitions. Submission deadline April 18, 2025. Interested artists are to e-mail info@the kube.ca with a CV/bio, website and/or IG account. The Gallery is open to hearing the artists’ unique ideas and concepts about their proposed shows. Selected artists will be contacted via email by May 12, 2025.

GIBSONS PUBLIC MARKET welcomes vendor applications for the 2025 Gibsons Summer Night Markets. The three 2025 Night Market dates are June 27, Aug 1, and Aug 29, from 4-10 pm. The market includes live music, food, beverages, artisan goods, a bouncy castle, and much more. Artisan/Service/Community Group Application: https://forms.fillout.com/t/1hy7RzPbnuus

 

QATHET STUDIO TOUR 2025, in Powell River, welcomes artist registrations for Aug 23 and 24 (10-4 pm). All qathet region artists are invited to participate. Registration deadline is March 31, 2025. https://www.qathetart.ca/qathet-studio-tour-2025/

GIBSONS PUBLIC ART GALLERY invites applications for exhibitions in the Main and Eve Smart Galleries in 2026. Welcomes submissions from both emerging and established artists working in all mediums and styles. Submission deadline March 31, 2025. More information https://gpag.ca/submissions/

THE SECHELT DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION invites local visual artists, performers, musicians, etc. to showcase their talents every Saturday from May 24 to Aug 30 (10 to 4 pm) in the heart of Sechelt (on the grassy/paved area in front of the Cowrie Pharmacy). Weather dependent. For more details or to book a date e-mail sdba@dccnet.com 

2025 qathet STUDIO TOUR (Powell River) invites artists, groups and galleries to participate on Aug 23 & 24, 2025. Registration deadline March 31, 2025. https://www.qathetart.ca/qathet-studio-tour-2025/

GIBSONS PUBLIC MARKET invites submissions from artists and writers for Art & Words Festival 2025 at Gibsons Public Market, Aug 22-24, 2025. Visual artists, such as painters and photographers will be paired with writers to create original works of art and literature. They will be displayed together in the Atrium of the Market. The teams will do a brief interview in the Coastal Room about their cooperative process, and do a few hours of volunteer work during the Festival. More info and to register visit https://www.scwes.ca/art-words/art-words-registration  Submission deadline March 31, 2025

​​2025 BOWEN ARTS TOUR (May 24 & 25, 2025) is now accepting registrations. See more at 2025 Bowen Arts Tour.

THE SECHELT DENTAL CENTRE offers exhibiting opportunities for local artists on a rotating basis. Deadline ongoing. Interested artists can contact The Sechelt Dental Centre by email here.

ARTS PACIFIC GALLERY invites Bowen Island artists to join their co-op gallery. Applicants must reside on Bowen Island. Duties involve sitting in the gallery for 2 days per month. Membership fee is $50 monthly. Contact the gallery at 604-947-0489 or artspacific@gmail.com To learn more about the gallery, visit www.artspacificgallery.com

CATCHING STARS GALLERY (Bowen Island) offers a Feature Artist opportunity to exhibit work for one month. Includes extra marketing and promotions. Interested BC artists are invited to apply by contacting info@catchingstarsgallery.com or visiting https://www.catchingstarsgallery.com/submissions Exhibition dates will be determined at the time of the application. no exp

​qathet ART CENTRE invites proposals for programming at all three locations in Powell River. For more info, visit qathet ART Exhibition Proposals - qathet ART no exp

 

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SEMIAHMOO ARTS invite local artists to show their best art for a weeklong exhibition in the Turnbull Gallery. The weeks of April 20 to 26 and May 25 to 31, 2025, are available for individual artists to exhibit their work. Interested? E-mail shoppe@semiahmooarts.com for details.

THE CITY OF SURREY invites Expressions of Interest from professional artists or artist teams to create a heritage feature with integrated artworks in a public park, as well as a related small-scale intervention in the historic Strawberry Hill neighbourhood of Newton, Surrey. These spaces will connect residents to the legacy of Surrey’s early Japanese Canadian history, confronting the injustice of their uprooting, dispossession, and internmentSubmission deadline March 10, 2025. https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/Call-to-Artists-Strawberry-Hill-Early-Japanese.pdf?utm_source=Public+Arts&utm_campaign=Public+Art+%7C+February+2025&utm_medium=email


ARTS 2025 welcomes submissions for this annual exhibition held this year from May 3 to July 7, 2025, at the Surrey Art Gallery. Deadline for submissions is March 28, 2025 at 1pm. For over four decades, the Arts Council of Surrey has organized ARTS in partnership with the Gallery. This annual open-juried art exhibition celebrates artmaking throughout Surrey and beyond. Entry is open to everyone, regardless of age or experience, and prizes are available across five categories: 1. Painting; 2. Drawing, printmaking, and mixed media on paper; 3. Sculptures and fibre art; 4. Photography; 5. Digital, performative, and new media. Download the entry form.

SURREY ART GALLERY ASSOCIATION (SAGA) invites local and regional artists to present illustrated talks and demonstrations during their Thursday Artist Talks, held Thursday evenings from Jan to June and Sept to Nov. This program, free to the public, provides an opportunity for artists to expose and share their work and ideas. The evening talks are followed by conversation over coffee. Artists interested in presenting their work at a Thursday Artist Talk are asked to call the Surrey Art Gallery at 604-504-5566 or 604-504-5187 and leave a message (the e-mail address is currently under construction). Phone messages will be returned as soon as possible. For more information, scroll down on this page: https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/surrey-art-gallery/calling-all-artists

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THE CITY OF WHITE ROCK welcomes artists to apply year-round for Art Walk. A limited number of artists are permitted to create and sell their artwork along the ocean promenade in White Rock. For more details and to apply, visit https://www.whiterockcity.ca/1143/Cultural-Programs.no exp

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  no exp

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. The Application form is at https://surreylibraries.ca/sites/default/files/documents/DisplaySpaceApplication.pdf

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MIND AND MATTER GALLERY (Surrey) invites artists to display artwork in the gallery on a monthly basis. Bio and a few pictures of artwork are 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.​  

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 visit https://artscouncilofsurrey.ca/yacos/ or contact youthartscouncil@gmail.com   no exp

TRAIL

THE INCREDIBLE FARMERS MARKET invites artist vendors for several opportunities in Trail, Fruitvale, and Rosland from May through October, as well as opportunities in December for the winter/Christmas season. More details are at https://incrediblefarmersmarket.com/vendor-applications/

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VANCOUVER AREA

SEYMOUR ART GALLERY invites applications for ART PARTY!, a fundraising exhibition for the Gallery. Application deadline April 4, 2025. Exhibition dates: May 2 to 10, 2025. Open to all local Vancouver artists, and all media is welcome. All work will be offered for sale at $300, $200, or $100. For more information and to apply, visit https://form.jotform.com/243315412683251

 

DEVONSHIRE PROPERTIES seeks an experienced mural artist or artist team to create a large-scale outdoor mural at Beach Towers, a high-profile residential complex in Vancouver’s West End. Submission deadline April 11, 2025. For all the details, visit https://www.allianceforarts.com/artists-calls/2025/3/12/high-visiblity-call-for-mural-artists

GALLERY GEORGE (140 West Hastings St., Vancouver) invites submissions for the Aspirations exhibition. Interested artists are to email 5 jpegs of artwork to be submitted along with a link to the artist’s art Instagram page and website to: info@thegallerygeorge.com  Artists are advised to look at Gallery George’s website & Instagram to be sure their art aligns with the gallery. Submission deadline April 15, 2025. The Gallery Fees will be dependent on size and number of artworks submitted. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegallerygeorge/ Website: https://www.thegallerygeorge.com/call-for-artists

 

GALLERY GEORGE (140 West Hastings St., Vancouver) invites submissions for the Art Unplugged, Awaken Your Creativity exhibition. Interested artists are to email 5 jpegs of artwork to be submitted along with a link to the artist’s art Instagram page and website to: info@thegallerygeorge.com  Artists are advised to look at Gallery George’s website & Instagram to be sure their art aligns with the gallery. The Gallery Fees will be dependent on the size and number of artworks submitted. Submission deadline May 15, 2025.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegallerygeorge/
Website: https://www.thegallerygeorge.com/call-for-artists

THE JERICHO ARTS CENTRE offers an ongoing opportunity to artists interested in showing their work in the Arts Centre’s Theatre Lobby Gallery. Welcomes applications for solo shows from emerging or established artists. There is no exhibition fee, however, a 10% commission is payable on work sold during the exhibition or for sales that can be attributed to the exhibition. When hanging the exhibit, artists must provide a price list of the artwork to be displayed. The Jericho Arts Centre is located at 1675 Discovery Street in Vancouver. For more information and submission questions, contact the curator, Jerina, by e-mail: jerina@s-j-h.com

THE BEAUMONT STUDIOS celebrates its 20th anniversary with Art Incognito. Artists are invited to participate in this event to help support Beaumont Studios. Art Incognito, held April 25, 2025 is an event with a unique twist on the traditional art show. Artists of all experience levels are invited to contribute up to two 8×8-inch pieces in any medium. All artwork will remain anonymous until purchased. Submission deadline April 5, 2025. To register artwork, visit https://thebeaumontstudios.com/art-incognito-callout/ Beaumont Studios also welcomes sponsors and prize contributors for this event. To fill out an interest form, visit https://thebeaumontstudios.com/sponsorship-interest-form/

 

NORTH VAN ARTS invites submissions for artwork to be included in the exhibition Through the Garden GatesThe deadline to submit is March 31, 2025. In tandem with Arts in the Garden this year, North Van Arts invites artists to step Through the Garden Gates and discover the hidden wonders of Nature’s beauty in our own backyards. For this exhibition, CityScape Community ArtSpace will be transformed into a vibrant community art garden with a mix of 2D and 3D artwork inspired by domestic floral and botanical themes. Welcomes artworks inspired by flowers, plants, greenery and even pollinators that can be found within home and community garden settings. More info at https://northvanarts.ca/events-exhibitions/call-for-artists-through-the-garden-gates/

HARMONY ARTS FESTIVAL invites emerging artists under the age of 19 to apply for the 2025 For the Love of Art: Youth Art Exhibition at Harmony Arts Festival. Application deadline July 18, 2025. https://westvancouver.ca/harmonyarts/get-involved/love-art-youth-art-exhibition-application?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025-HAF---FTLOA&utm_source=Envoke-General-Harmony-Arts-Festival-Updates&utm_term=Youth-Art-Exhibition-applications-are-now-open%21

HARMONY ARTS FESTIVAL invites artists to submit original artwork to be considered for the annual Group Exhibition at the 2025 Harmony Arts Festival. Application deadline June 13, 2025. https://westvancouver.ca/harmonyarts/get-involved/group-exhibition-application?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Harmony%20Arts%20Festival&utm_source=Envoke-General-Harmony-Arts-Festival-Updates&utm_term=Applications

THE GALLERY AT THE CULTCH invites visual artists of all abilities and backgrounds to apply for possible inclusion in the July 2025 through June 2026 gallery schedule. The Gallery at The Cultch is a multi-use space and not a traditional art gallery. Serving as the lobby and bar for all performances, it is occasionally used for meetings and small events. There are 12 exhibitions annually, limited only to artworks that hang from a "rail" hanging system and do not extend more than 12" in depth. All exhibiting artists are paid a small exhibition honorarium. Application deadline April 30, 2025. For more details, visit https://thecultch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CFA-The-Cultch.pdf

OUTSIDERS AND OTHERS invites submissions for Postcards from the Edge (a fundraiser for Outsiders and Others). The exhibition is Dec 2025. The deadline for postcards is Oct 31, 2025. Postcards from the Edge is an opportunity to step into the world of mail art from around the globe and help raise funds for the Outsiders and Others organization. ​"Mail art, also known as postal art and correspondence art, is an artistic movement centred on sending small-scale works through the postal service. It developed out of what eventually became Ray Johnson's New York Correspondence School and the Fluxus movements of the 1960s. It has since developed into a global, ongoing movement." (Source: Wikipedia). ​Every person on the planet is invited to participate. Every postcard received will be exhibited. Every postcard will be for sale for only $20 with all proceeds going to Outsiders and Others (a small non-profit organization that struggles to stay afloat). Artists will create a piece of artwork on one side of a 4” x 6” postcard. On the reverse side, include the Outsiders and Others mailing address as the destination (centre of the card), with the artist’s name and address on the top left-hand side (be sure to include the country you live in!). Place a stamp at the top right (on the address side) and drop the card in your local mailbox. Submissions must be sent via the mail – they can’t be hand-delivered. Mail the card to: Outsiders and Others, #100-938 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1N9

CAROUN ART GALLERY (1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver) offers exhibiting opportunities for artists. Apply for Solo & Group Exhibitions at the gallery: http://www.caroun.com/CarounArtGallery/Submissions/00-Submissions.html

Apply for a Group Exhibition at the gallery: http://www.caroun.com/CarounArtGallery/Calls/00-Calls.html

Opportunities for virtual exhibitions will also be available in 2025.

PACIFIC ARTS MARKET has closed its Vancouver location and will open its new location soon on Vancouver Island. Several artist opportunities are currently offered. To see the current Calls, and to learn more about Pacific Arts Market, visit https://www.pacificartsmarket.ca/call-for-artists?mc_cid=955dec1425&mc_eid=4629d9ae4f

CENTRE A (Unit 205 Keefer St, Vancouver) is accepting submissions of works by local artists and creators in the Centre A Boutique (gallery bookstore and giftshop). Welcomes all types of creations by emerging and established artists from the Lower Mainland. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis, but space is limited, and only selected submissions will be contacted. Use this form to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoBCgXmlWjMFvruDvj5kb3siF7MLM_nLyA8ymzvun4A48r1w/viewform?pli=1 or, for general submission information and guidelines, phone 604-683-8326 or e-mail info@centrea.org. Visit the website at www.centrea.org  No Exp

CAROUN ART GALLERY (1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver) invites local artists to participate in the Gallery’s seasonal group exhibitions. For more information, visit http://www.caroun.com/CarounArtGallery/Calls/00-Calls.html

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Calls for Entry are listed alphabetically by host city or area.

But don't limit your search to your location only: Many Calls are 'open' to

all BC artists, and some are online, eliminating travel.

Also, if the Call is members-only, you can usually participate

if you pay the membership fee.

OUTSIDERS AND OTHERS (Vancouver) welcomes general gallery submissions. The Gallery invites artists who are self-taught to introduce themselves and what they create by sending an email to outsidersandothers@gmail.com. Include images, resume, artist's statement, bio, website link, etc. Please include contact information as well. You can also use the e-mail for any questions about the gallery and the submission process. For more information, visit https://www.outsidersandothers.com/news  Outsiders and Others is a non-profit art Society with a mission to bring non-traditional artists to the forefront. This includes artists who identify as outsiders, self-taught, and artists living with disabilities. no exp

THE UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CLUB OF VANCOUVER (VisArts Committee) extends an ongoing open call for BC artists to showcase their work in the Hycroft Gallery at the Victorian Heritage Club House in Shaughnessy, Vancouver. The Hycroft Gallery, located on the upper level, is curated and managed by the UWCV Visual Arts Committee (VisArts). Each month features a different fine art or craft exhibit and opening receptions with the artists. VisArts’ Mandate is to showcase the work of talented BC artists and designers in the Hycroft Gallery and to inform and enrich members and guests by featuring diverse styles and mediums. Interested artists are encouraged to download the application at 2023-2024 HYCROFT GALLERY OPEN CALL APPLICATION and email it to visarts@uwcvancouver.ca  no exp

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VANCOUVER ISLAND

SEA & CEDAR MAGAZINE, Vancouver Island Library's literary and art magazine, is accepting unpublished art, short fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction for its Fall issue. Submission deadline May 3, 2025. Click for Submission Guidelines

THE 2025 SOOKE FINE ARTS SHOW (39th Annual) invites Vancouver Island and BC’s Coastal Island artists to submit artwork online for consideration. This year’s show runs from July 26 to Aug 4, 2025, at the SEAPARC Recreation Centre in Sooke. Over 8,000 visitors from Canada, the US and abroad are expected to visit the 17,000-square-foot gallery to view and buy art on display, enjoy live music, engage with artists as they demonstrate their techniques, and take in the many special events during the 10-day art show. Artists living on BC’s coastal islands, from Vancouver Island to the Gulf Islands and up to Haida Gwaii can submit images of their work online to be adjudicated. Submission deadline June 1, 2025. For more detailed information, visit https://sookefinearts.com/artist-information/

THE COWICHAN BRANCH OF THE VANCOUVER ISLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY invites individual artists or art groups to display their art on the library art wall for one month in a year. No fees. For details and the application form, e-mail cw1@virl.bc.ca. The library is in the Cowichan Community Centre (2687 James Street, Duncan, 250-746-7661).

 

ROUTE 19A ARTS FESTIVAL invites island artists to participate in the Fine Art Exhibit on Sept 13 & 14, 2025 at the Lighthouse Community Center, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. Submission deadline midnight June 15, 2025. Info at https://www.route19a.com/exhibition. Also accepting applications for the Sept 27 & 28 Artist Studio Tour (from Dashwood to Union Bay). Application deadline midnight June 15, 2025. More info at https://www.route19a.com/studio-tour

XCHANGES GALLERY & STUDIOS (Victoria) has extended the deadline for  2025-26 exhibition season proposals. The new deadline is March 10, 2025. For more information and to apply, click here.

 

GROVE GALLERY (#7-5440 Argyle Street, Harbour Quay, Port Alberni) invites submissions from artists to exhibit in 2026. The Grove seeks diverse artworks, representational or conceptual, that embrace a central theme. Welcomes all mediums from established or emerging artists. Artists interested in solo, duo, trio, or group shows can apply, provided they are or become members of the Grove Gallery. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2025. For more information and to apply, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-b7F3M6kP8I9w-zBnPFgVkLXtjHvxkh1qhWC2ZKMJ2gH_3Q/viewform

2025 CENTRAL ISLAND ARTS GUIDE & STUDIO TOUR invites artists to participate. Welcomes artists, artisans, creators, performers, makers, and more, who are from the Central Island region. Artists can join or renew their online listing for regional studios, artists, and creatives (apply through the Central Island Guide website). Artists can also choose to participate in the 2025 Studio Tour on June 7 & 8. To be part of the tour, artists/studios must have an active listing on the Central Island Guide website. When submitting or renewing a listing, artists can also apply directly for the Studio Tour. Application deadline for both the Arts Guide and Studio Tour is April 21st at 10:00 AM PST. For more information, visit the Central Island Guide website or the CV/Arts website. To apply click here.

ELEVATE invites artist Vendors for two upcoming market events: Cumberland Village Market Day on May 17, 2025 (10-4 pm) and Foggy Mountain Fall Fair, Sept 21, 2025 (10–4 pm). For more information, visit

https://www.elevatethearts.com/engage-the-elevation/vending-opportunities/?mc_cid=445311beac&mc_eid=a54d8a5bf6

 

PACIFIC ARTS MARKET invites vendors inspired by diverse cultures to show and sell their unique creations at the World of Art, a two-day art fair held on Aug 16 and 17 at the Multipurpose Hall in Duncan (in the Cowichan Community Centre). Welcomes vendors selling paintings, sculptures, photography, mixed media pieces, pottery, natural products, jewelry, crafts, food, and more. In addition to the visual art displays and live music, the fair also features dance performances and culinary foods from around the world.​ More Info

COWICHAN VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL invites submissions for We All Belong, to be exhibited July 4 to Aug 5, 2025. Theme: the unprecedented displacement of people worldwide due to war, violence, persecution, and climate change. Submission deadline May 30, 2005, or when capacity is reached. Open to non-CVAC members. Limit 1 entry per artist. $10 entry fee. More info at https://cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/event/call-to-artists-we-all-belong/

PACIFIC ARTS MARKET has closed its Vancouver location and is now located  on Vancouver Island. Several artist opportunities are currently offered. To see the current Calls, and to learn more about Pacific Arts Market, visit https://www.pacificartsmarket.ca/call-for-artists?mc_cid=955dec1425&mc_eid=4629d9ae4f

METCHOSIN ARTPOD (Victoria area) offers several Calls For Entry throughout the year. Visit https://metchosinartpod.ca/ and click on “Artists Calls” on the menu at the top of the screen.

THE EGMONT HERITAGE MUSEUM invites local artists to display and sell artwork on its walls and gift shop. Deadline ongoing. Artists who create West Coast-inspired art can contact the museum via Facebook here.

 

ARTS COUNCIL OF LADYSMITH AND DISTIRCT holds several shows for their members throughout the year (and new members are welcome). See the current Call for Entry, more details and the submission deadlines here

THE COWICHAN BRANCH OF THE VANCOUVER ISLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY invites artists to exhibit their work. Email the Library for details and to make arrangements: cowichan@virl.bc.ca.

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THE LADYSMITH GALLERY (32 High Street) is available for guest exhibitor rentals. Artists may book the gallery for their own private show by completing the online Ladysmith Gallery Rental application at www.ladysmitharts.ca/gallery-rental These exhibition rentals for visual artists are open for ten-day periods at the end of each month. Limited openings available. All participating artists must be or become active members of Ladysmith Arts. The Gallery coordinator will contact applicants, and approved applicants will receive a completed rental agreement for their specific terms. Rentals are not finalized and confirmed until both parties have signed an agreement and paid a deposit. For any questions: gallery@ladysmitharts.ca no exp

COWICHAN VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL (Duncan) invites artists to submit proposals for exhibition ideas in the Annex. Rental dates are available. Send an email with an exhibit idea to: manager@cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca no exp

 

​LADYSMITH GALLERY BOUTIQUE welcomes professional-quality artwork, accessories, and crafts from local and regional artists and artisans. To have work considered for sale at Ladysmith Gallery, visit www.ladysmitharts.ca/ladysmith-gallery-small-works  no exp. Ongoing

SAANICH MUNICIPAL HALL invites local artists to apply to Exhibitions. Space is free for local artists and arts and cultural groups. Display spaces for both two-dimensional (paintings, drawings etc.) and three-dimensional works (sculpture, ceramics, woodworking etc.) are available. Artists and groups living or working in Saanich and neighbouring municipalities may apply. Exhibitions are approximately 6 weeks in duration. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-community/arts/exhibitions.html  no exp

LOBBY GALLERY in the COWICHAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE (2687 James St, Duncan) invites exhibition proposals from visual artists. Group shows are encouraged. The space can accommodate 40 pieces of art, ready to self-hang. Only 20% commission on sales. More info at (scroll to bottom of page) https://cowichanpac.ca/art-gallery/gallery/ or contact Laura for details and booking inquiries at 250-746-3428 or Laura.Stephenson@cvrd.bc.ca no exp

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VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE offers several Calls for Entry for their members (and those wanting to become members). For all the details, visit https://vernonarts.ca/artist-and-employment-opportunities no exp

WHITE ROCK also see SURREY. 

SEMIAHMOO ARTS invite local artists to show their best art for a weeklong exhibition in the Turnbull Gallery. The weeks of April 20 to 26 and May 25 to 31, 2025, are available for individual artists to exhibit their work. Interested? E-mail shoppe@semiahmooarts.com for details.

THE CITY OF WHITE ROCK invites expressions of interest from BC artists and/or artist teams to create a mural on the Balsam Street Comfort Station, located at 15457 Marine Drive (where Balsam Street meets Marine Drive) at White Rock Beach. The art will illustrate the theme of Vintage White Rock, leaning into the idea of an old postcard. Submission deadline March 30, 2025. For detailed information, visit https://www.whiterockcity.ca/369/Public-Art  For any questions, contact culture@whiterockcity.ca

THE CITY OF WHITE ROCK invites expressions of interest from BC artists and/or artist teams for a mural on the West Parkade, at the corner of Victoria and Vidal Street (14935 Victoria Ave) at White Rock Beach. The commissioned art will illustrate the theme of the Natural Environment and bring art into the daily lives of residents and welcome visitors to White Rock. Submission deadline March 30, 2025. For detailed information, visit https://www.whiterockcity.ca/369/Public-Art  Any questions, contact culture@whiterockcity.ca

THE CITY OF WHITE ROCK welcomes artists to apply year-round for Art Walk. A limited number of artists are permitted to create and sell their artwork along the ocean promenade in White Rock. For more details and to apply, visit https://www.whiterockcity.ca/1143/Cultural-Programs.no exp

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ABBOTSFORD

The Fraser Valley Watermedia Society presents its Annual Spring Art Show, May 2 to 11, 2025 at the Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford). The Spring Show opens at 10 am on May 2, and features original works, art cards and prints by local artists, in acrylic, watercolour, ink and wash, and mixed media. The artists will be present at an Artists’ Reception on May 3 (2 to 4 pm). There will be a free draw for an original painting, with the winner notified on May 12. The show is open from 9 am to 7:30 pm, Mon to Thurs, and 10 am to
4:30 pm Fri to Sun. The Fraser Valley Watermedia Society meets regularly at Mouat Secondary School and welcomes new members. For more information regarding the show or membership, contact fvwatermediasociety@gmail.com or visit the website at:
www.fvwatermediasociety.com

BURNABY

The Burnaby Artists Guild presents their spring exhibition, Artful Magic, from April 11 – 13 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts (6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby). Show hours are Friday 6 – 8 pm, Saturday 10 am - 6 pm,  and Sunday 10 am – 5 pm. Opening reception Friday, 6:30 pm. The guest speaker is veteran TV journalist David Kincaid. The show features original art in a variety of styles and media. The featured
artist is Veronika Bitkina. There will be a raffle for an original painting, a name-the-painting contest, and on-the-spot portraits. Free admission. Free parking. Visit the group's website www.burnabyartistsguild.com, and their Facebook page. For more information about the art group or the show, contact Allyson at aemacjohnson@shaw.ca or telephone Carmen at 604-873-4939.

CHILLIWACK

The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association present Light and Shadow, a show and sale running until April 12, 2025, at the O’Connor Group Art Gallery (9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack). The CVAA's members widely interpret the exhibition's theme of 'light and shadow.' https://oconnorgroupartgallery.com/exhibitions/

DELTA

South Delta Artists Guild presents the West Coast art show and sale at Gallery 1710 (1710 56 St, Tsawwassen). The show runs until March 30, 2025. Hours: Fri to Sun, 12 to 4 pm.. Features over 120 works of art (2D and 3D) on the many interpretations of the show’s theme, “West Coast.”

 

KAMLOOPS

The Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists presents its 21st Annual Juried Regional Fine Art Show, Spring into Art at the Old Courthouse Gallery (7 Seymour Street West, Kamloops), April 8 to 19, 2025. Hours: Tues to Sat 10 - 4 pm. Showcases artists from Kamloops, Shuswap, and the Okanagan, in a diverse array of artworks, genres, mediums, and subject matter. Visit https://tnsc.ca/

LANGLEY

The Port Kells Art Club presents its Annual Spring 2025 Art Show on May 4, 2025 (10 to 4 pm), at the Fort Langley Community Hall (9167 Glover Road Fort Langley). Shop for Mother's Day gifts from a wide variety of original artwork as well as art cards for sale. For more information about the group and the show, visit https://portkellsartclub.ca/

RICHMOND
Lipont Art Gallery presents ongoing Virtual Exhibitions (online): 2022 New Beauty, art by Daniil Alikov, https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=mi56yCffCoZ. Circle of Life, paintings by Pepe Hidalgo and Guo Yan, https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=gBMm2Cb7PQ4.

SURREY / WHITE ROCK

Surrey Art Gallery (13750 88 Ave, Surrey) presents their spring exhibition A Tangled Thicket with Z·inc Artist Collective (Willa Downing, Lesley Garratt, Cora Li-Leger, and Claire Moore) from April 5 to June 8, 2025. Admission is free. Features paintings, drawings, sculptures, textiles, and handmade installations. Each artist alludes to the porousness of the supposed boundaries that separate humans from other species, as well as the stories we tell ourselves about “nature” and our relationship with it. For more information and the activities associated with this exhibit, visit https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/surrey-art-gallery/exhibitions/tangled-thicket

The South Surrey and White Rock Art Society holds its Annual Spring Art Show & Sale on April 12 and 13, 2025, 9:30 to 4 pm at the Turnbull Gallery in The South Surrey Arts & Recreation Centre (14601 20th Ave). Features a large variety of media and styles of over 60 local artists. Live music, free admission and parking. For more information, visit www.sswras.com

 

Surrey Art Gallery (13750 88 Ave, Surrey) presents the annual Art by Surrey Elementary School Students and Art by Surrey Secondary Students exhibitions in alternation. The exhibit runs until April 27, 2025. This winter show celebrates the curiosity, creativity, and skills of over fifty local high school students of the School District of Surrey. Artworks share stories of personal growth, social engagement, and material exploration and experimentation through various media: paintings, drawings, collages, photographs, and more. https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/surrey-art-gallery/exhibitions/art-surrey-secondary-students?utm_source=Art+Gallery&utm_campaign=SAG+%7C+February+2025&utm_medium=email

Mind and Matter Gallery (13743, 16  Ave, South Surrey), founded by Mary Mikelson and the late Arnold Mikelson, offers a wide variety of artwork from guest exhibitors on a rotating monthly basis, as well as the works of the late Arnold Mikelson, a 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.

VANCOUVER AREA

Outsiders and Others (#100 - 938 Howe Street, Vancouver) presents Taehee Kim: Animal Kingdom, April 5 to 26, 2025. Taehee Kim, a 23-year-old artist based in Port Moody, was born in Seoul, South Korea, and moved to Canada with her family in her early teens. She captures the essence of nature—cats, birds, trees, flowers, and more—through vibrant drawings filled with joy and innocence. Her art invites viewers into a world of calm and positivity, reflecting her cheerful nature. Diagnosed with autism, Taehee faces challenges in verbal and written communication, but her drawings speak for her. For more information visit www.outsidersandothers.com

The Seymour Art Gallery (4360 Gallant Ave, North Vancouver) presents the 20th year of Start with Art, showing until April 26, 2025. Start with Art is a unique exhibition that focuses on encouraging young people to appreciate, collect, and curate their own art collection – with a special price list just for kids 16 and younger. For the special 20th-anniversary exhibition, established artists who’ve exhibited in Start with Art over the past two decades were invited. As in past years, artwork is hung lower in the gallery, visitors can colour on the walls in the ‘secret room’, and there is family-friendly programming throughout the exhibition to make Start with Art truly kid-centric. The take-home art projects - Kids’ Kits - are available by donation. There is also a short video in the gallery featuring advice the exhibiting artists offer to budding artists. This advice frequently sparks the idea in kids that one day their work could be shown in a gallery, too. Participating artists are Kristian Adams, Sichen Grace Chen, Wesley Clowder, Lynne Taylor Fahnestalk, Pen Hsuan-Hsing, Eri Ishii, Shima Itabashi, Paige Jung, Heike Kuzminski, Ron Love, Meghan Parker, Robin Reid, Jess Stanley, Mary Anne Tateishi, Joan Tayler, Liane McLaren Varnam, Sande Waters, and Kate Whitehead. Secret Room drawing by Kara Wightman and Take Your Own Hike workbook by Graeme Zirk. https://www.seymourartgallery.com/

Art Vancouver, Western Canada's contemporary art fair, returns for its annual celebration of global artistry, April 24 to 27, 2025, at the Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building, Hall B, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver). This event unites artists, galleries, collectors, and art enthusiasts worldwide for a cultural art experience. Explore a diverse range of contemporary art, connect with artists, and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of creativity. Hours: April 24 (opening night), 7 - 10 pm; April 25, 1 - 9 pm; April 26, 12 - 9 pm; April 27, 11 - 5 pm. Event website: https://www.artvancouver.net

2025 Harmony Arts Festival returns to the West Vancouver waterfront from Aug 1 to 10, 2025. Features visual arts, live music, children’s workshops, food, and entertainment. More info at https://westvancouver.ca/harmonyarts

Outsiders and Others (#100 - 938 Howe Street, Vancouver) presents Bramble Nancy Drewitt: Between the World’s, showing until March 29, 2025. When witches create sacred space it is said, “What happens between the worlds, changes all the worlds.“ Between the world’s means existing in a space that is not fully part of one reality or another: A liminal mercurial place in between two states of being. These in-between states are where symbolic consciousness opens the way for magic and art. For more information visit www.outsidersandothers.com. Artist-led exhibition tour March 22, 2 - 4 pm (free and open to the public). Inner Divination and Creative Expression: Designing Your Own Tarot Card, with Bramble Drewitt, March 22, 2 - 4 pm (registration required). Visit https://www.outsidersandothers.com/ for more information.

grunt gallery (#116–350 East 2nd Ave., Vancouver) recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary (2024). The gallery has compiled an archive, allowing everyone to search, browse and enjoy its forty years of programming, people, and documentation. grunt gallery is an artist-run centre in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood of Vancouver, on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ/selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Visit the archives at https://archives.grunt.ca/  For information about grunt gallery, visit https://grunt.ca/

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1. How old was Michelangelo when he completed the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

2. Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" is among the world's most popular paintings. Where is the painting’s permanent home?

3. Name the Italian painter whose portrayals of Warsaw were so exact, his paintings were consulted when the city was reconstructed after World War II.

4. Mary Cassatt was an American painter in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. What subject is she best known for painting?

5. Despite the onset of a debilitating disorder, Haida artist Bill Reid (1920-1998) was able to produce some of his greatest works. What disorder did Reid suffer from?

6. What is the main difference between titanium white and zinc white oil paints?

7. Name the Emily Carr painting that was found to have a portrait previously painted beneath it.

ANSWERS: 1. Michelangelo was 37. 2. The Mauritshuis Museum in the Hague (Located on the west coast of the Netherlands) houses the 17th-century masterpiece. 3. Bernardo Bellotto (1720-1780) specialized in vedute, or topographical views. 4. Paintings of mothers and their children. 5. Bill Reid, one of Canada's famous artists, suffered from Parkinson’s disease. 6. Zinc white is more transparent than titanium white. 7. Arbutus Tree was painted over a portrait of a dark-haired woman with eyes raised and hands clasped in prayer. It is thought to be a self-portrait of the artist.

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Enjoy this feature in The Artist’s Journal, thanks to John Maxwell and his daughter Colleen. The Maxwell family owned and operated Maxwell's Artists Materials in B.C. from 1949 to 2005 (@MaxwellsArtistsMaterials). John has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share about artists and the tools they use. John & Colleen's most recent story features a particular Winsor & Newton brush and how it came to be, thanks to a very insistent Queen. Click on the photo of the brush to learn more . . .

Click on the images to read other interesting stories

John’s first story featured the graphite pencil many artists depend on. It's a pencil with a very interesting history. Click on the image. . .

Here's some interesting history about "decoy" cardboard army jeeps. Click on the picture below to read all about it . . .

Maxwell's Artists Materials has an interesting history as a long-time art supplier in B.C. Reproduced here is the feature published in 1999 when Maxwell's celebrated its 50th anniversary. Click the image below to go back in time . . .

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Stories from the past
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Eve's Easel Talk was published in The Artist's Journal from 1997 to 2001. You may remember some of the artists I mention, and you may even be mentioned yourself!  So, get comfortable in your chair and start scrolling through the selections shown here. I've also included a tribute to the advertisers who generously supported this publication in the past. Some of them are no longer in business. See how many you can remember.

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~ Eve Lees, editor/publisher,

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