Call for Artists: New & Emerging

Organization:

Seymour Art Gallery

Deadline:

Apr. 4, 2025

Website:

https://www.seymourartgallery.com/for-artists/

Call for Artists Description:

Open to all artists in British Columbia, but local drop off and pick up is required. This juried group exhibition is looking to provide exposure to new and emerging artists; therefore, eligibility is limited to artists who self-identify as emerging artists. Artwork may be individually or collaboratively produced.

Criteria:
Only original works created since January 2021 are eligible. We accept work in all media. Artists (or artistic collaborations) must submit a minimum of three and a maximum of ten pieces. Between three and five pieces per selected artist (or artistic collaboration) will be displayed. Works submitted should be from a single series or body of work as it will be displayed together.

Eligibility:
With the exception of Winter Gift Gallery and our fundraising exhibition ART PARTY!, artists cannot appear in group exhibitions more frequently than every 3 years.

Availability:
Work for exhibition must be available for drop-off on Saturday, May 10 – Monday, May 12, 2025 between 11 am – 4 pm, for exhibition May 20 – July 5, 2025, and for pick-up Sunday, July 6, 2025 between 11 am – 4 pm.

Presentation:
Work must be suitably prepared for exhibition, ready for presentation. Wall mounted work must be appropriately framed (or have a professional look with finished sides) and must be wired for hanging. Work not properly prepared for exhibition may not be exhibited.

Sales:
Work is not required to be for sale; pieces not for sale (NFS) should be labeled as such and should include a value for insurance purposes. Seymour Art Gallery will retain 35% on all works (or orders) sold.

Awards:
Emerging Artist Award $300

Membership and Compensation:
Artists do not need to be a member of Seymour Art Gallery to submit, but selected artists must become members ($25 for one-year membership). Exhibiting artists will be paid an honorarium of $400, which will include Seymour Art Gallery’s membership fee. Membership supports our non-profit gallery’s exhibitions and programs.

Important Dates:
Application deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025
Artwork drop off date: Saturday, May 10 – Monday, May 12, 2025 between 11 am – 4 pm
Exhibition dates: May 20 – July 5, 2025
Exhibition Reception and Awards: Sunday, May 25, 2025
Artwork Pick up date: Sunday, July 6, 2025 between 11 am – 4 pm

How to Apply:

Please visit our website to apply online by Friday, April 4, 2025

Fees/Compensation:

There are no submission or administrative fees associated with applying for this opportunity.

Contact Name: Vanessa Black
Contact Email: info@seymourartgallery.com