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Artistic Programming • Submissions • Calls For Entry

• Artistic Programming
The CVAG artistic program is set annually at least one year in advance by a combination of adjudicating submissions and by curatorial invitation.  CVAG invites proposals and submissions from artists, collectives and curators for our three exhibition spaces.  Submissions to the Contemporary Gallery are juried by a panel of regional arts professionals assembled and led by the gallery Curator. Adjudication will take place in late February/early March, with decisions communicated by the end of April 2012. Submissions to the Community Gallery and George Sawchuk Gallery are reviewed on an ongoing basis by the Curator. Although proposals are accepted throughout the year, there is a deadline to facilitate planning. Submissions are accepted by post mail; please do not send submissions by fax or email.   Jump to Calls for Entry, posted at the bottom of this page for open call opportunities Artists interested in applying to sell artwork in the Gift Shop click here top of page
• Submissions
Contemporary Gallery Deadline extended: Applications for the 2013 exhibition year accepted until 5pm, February 18, 2012 Mandate: The Contemporary Gallery is an exhibition space featuring contemporary, experimental and applied art by regional, national and international artists presenting contemporary art issues and practices. Eligibility: Applicants for an exhibition in the Contemporary Gallery space should meet the Canada Council’s definition of a professional artist, which is a person, who: - has specialized training in the field (not necessarily in academic institutions) - is recognized as such by his or her peers - is committed to devoting more time to artistic activity, if financially feasible To meet the definition of a professional visual artist, you must also have: - produced an independent body of work - had at least 3 public presentations of your work in a professional context over a 3 year period, and - maintained an independent professional practice for at least 3 years		What We Offer: • CARFAC fees are paid to artists in this space • This 1050sq ft. space with 12 ft ceilings features expanses of floor and walls with possibilities for large scale artworks, installations and opportunities to explore unconventional uses of space. • Exhibitors are also featured in 2 of our 3 large street facing windows, lighted 24 hrs/day • An annual visitation of 25,000 people • Art education related to the exhibition;artist talks, panel discussion, film screenings, workshops • Exhibition monograph and related literature • Excellent media coverage (see sample contract for details) How to Apply: Submission Guidelines & Restrictions (PDF) Gallery Floor Plan (PDF) Images / Measurements (PDF) Sample Contract (PDF) Please contact Anh Le, Curator with any questions you may have: 250-338-6211
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Community Gallery Deadline: Submissions to the Community Gallery are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed by the Curator, however for early consideration for the 2013 year, please apply by 5pm on February 18, 2012. Decisions will be communicated by end of April 2012. Mandate: The Community Gallery is an exhibition space featuring an emphasis on local and regionally relevant contemporary and traditional art by local, regional and national artists presenting all modes of art practice. Eligibility: Artists from the local, regional and national community with some exhibition experience are invited to apply to the Community Gallery		What We Offer: • An artist honorarium fee (excluding open call shows) • This 300sq.ft space with 9ft ceilings features a high traffic area adjacent to our Gift Shop and is ideal for smaller works 2D and 3D works which may be collected for private spaces. • Exhibitors are also featured in 1 of our 3 large street facing windows, lighted 24hrs/day • An annual visitation of 25,000 people • Art education related to the exhibition;artist talks, panel discussion, film screenings, workshops • Exhibition monograph and related literature • Excellent media coverage (see sample contract for details) How to Apply: Submission Guidelines & Restrictions (PDF) Gallery Floor Plan (PDF) Images / Measurements (PDF) Sample Contract (PDF) Please contact Anh Le, Curator with any questions you may have: 250-338-6211
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George Sawchuk Gallery Deadline: Submissions to the George Sawchuk Gallery are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed by the Curator, however for early consideration for the 2013 year, please apply by 5pm on February 18, 2012. Decisions will be communicated by end of April 2012. Mandate: The George Sawchuk Gallery is an exhibition space featuring an emphasis on local and regionally relevant contemporary and traditional art by local, regional and national artists presenting all modes of art practice.  This space also intermittently features works from the CVAG Permanent Collection. Eligibility: Artists from the local, regional and national community of all ages and levels of experience (or none) are invited to apply to the George Sawchuk Gallery. top of page		What We Offer: • An artist honorarium fee • This space with a 10ft ceiling features a large wall in a high traffic area, long expanses of wall, natural day light and opportunities to explore unconventional uses of space. • An annual visitation of 25,000 people • Exhibition related literature • Exhibition monograph and related literature • Excellent media coverage (see sample contract for details) How to Apply: Submission Guidelines & Restrictions (PDF) Gallery Floor Plan (PDF) Images / Measurements (PDF) Sample Contract (PDF) Please contact Anh Le, Curator with any questions you may have: 250-338-6211
• 2012 Calls for Entry:
Exhibition / Event: Deadline: Call For Entry: Entry Form: Exhibition / Event Dates: Animalmorphic 5pm, Jan. 9 CALL FOR ENTRY ENTRY FORM Exhibition: Jan 14 - March 3 CVAG/CVCAC Members Show 5pm Feb. 29 CALL FOR ENTRY ENTRY FORM Exhibition: March 10 – April 21 What We Wear with What We Wear 5pm, April 23 CALL FOR ENTRY ENTRY FORM Exhibition: April 28 – June 1, 2012 CVAG 4th Annual Wearable Art Show 5pm, May 12 CALL FOR ENTRY & ENTRY FORM Performance: July 19, 20, 21, 2012 The Artist's Journal, January to March 2012 - Includes B.C.’s Calls for Entry (pdf file) top of page