Call for Submissions

Shop at SAAG artist call

The Shop at SAAG Feature Artist program offers local artists and artisans a unique opportunity to exhibit and sell their work in a contemporary art gallery. Past feature artists include Nicole Riedmueller, Arianna Richardson, Cindy Baker, Lauren Kurmey, Jessica Colley, and more. 

As the feature artist, you will have the opportunity to exhibit a selection of your work in a prominent display in the Shop at SAAG for 12 to 13 weeks. Gallery staff will help you develop a unique design for the shop space to showcase your work. You’ll receive a special consignment rate and have the opportunity to work with Gallery staff to develop a public program based on your art practice. You will also be offered a free table at our Summer or Holiday Market. We will highlight your work on the Shop at SAAG’s website and online shop and through the Gallery’s social media and e-newsletter. The feature artist will also be recognized at the exhibition opening reception that aligns with your show. 
We are currently accepting applications for our Shop at SAAG Feature Artist for the following 2024-25 exhibition blocks:

• Oct. 12 2024 - Jan. 11 2025
• Jan. 25 2025 - Apr. 19 2025
• May 3 2025 - Jun. 21 2025

Eligibility

This call invites applications from artists from all backgrounds and in all stages of their career. Artists must be at least 18 to be considered and a resident of Alberta. We encourage you to consider submitting a body of work with a consistent theme or aesthetic. The Shop at SAAG aims to support the work of local artists, so artists from Lethbridge and the surrounding area will be prioritized.  

Key Dates

Call for Artists Opens: August 1, 2024
Submission Deadline: September 14, 2024 
Notifications sent by September 21, 2024

Fall 2024 Feature Artist: October 12, 2024 -January 11, 2025 
Installation: October 7-11, 2024
Take down: January 13-17, 2025

Winter 2025 Feature Artist: January 25, 2025 - April 19, 2025
Installation: January 20-24, 2025
Take down: April 21-25, 2025

Spring 2025 Feature Artist: May 3, 2025 - June 21 , 2025
Installation:  April 28 - May 2, 2025
Take down: June 22-27, 2025

Applications 

To apply, please complete the application form and provide up to 10 images of the work you wish to feature in the Shop at SAAG. Images can be emailed to kcashmore@saag.ca with the subject line “Feature Artist Call - [Name] Images”.

Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on September 14, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest. We will notify all applicants of the results by September 21, 2024 at the latest. If you have not heard back from us by that date, please check your spam folder. 

The Gallery is committed to continually working towards more equitable systems and practices. We welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGBTQ2S+, d/Deaf and disabled, and from poor and working-class backgrounds. 

If you have any questions, feedback, or require support or accommodations to access this application process, please contact Keelan Cashmore, Visitor Services and Volunteer Coordinator, at 403.327.8770 x 21 or kcashmore@saag.ca.
 

2025 Gallery Submissions

We invite solo and group artists to apply for the 2025 exhibition season.

Artists are paid an exhibition fee.

The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek’s preference is for exhibitions that are for sale, however we will consider submissions that do not include works for sale. The AAC has a commission rate of 30% on all sales in addition to paying artist fees. All exhibitions will be curated and installed by the AAC's Executive Director, Kassandra Chancey and/or experienced volunteers in coordination with the artist or group. 

If you are applying as a solo artist and we see potential for a group show collaboration amongst submissions will be in contact with you. 

The 2025 exhibitions run for 6-8 consecutive weeks.

Please read our submissions information package before completing your application and submit all required attachments via (CV, Artist Statement & a pdf file of 10 images with a corresponding image list) to lebelgallerysubmissions@gmail.com with the subject: "NAME 2025 Gallery Submission"

Deadline for submissions 11:59 pm, Friday August 30, 2024 

All applicants will be contacted following the application deadlines​

Visit our 2025 gallery submissions page for details ​
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Studio 2 / 12018 Fort Road Main Floor

Available August 25, 2024

Studio 2 is located in our sister building south of the main space. This studio space is 950 sq ft, has 2 private entrances, a roll-top garage door, private work space and private bathroom in suite.

The ceiling height is 9’-6”, the light is generous and parking is located on the west side of the building.

This space works well for 2 artists to share. Utilities are included in rent.

Short or long term rental considered. $1200/month

Contact Dana to set up a viewing 780-953-3859.

The Alberta Society of Artists (ASA) invites all artists, Members and Non-Members (18 years and over), residing in Alberta to submit work of any visual medium to our in-house and partnered gallery spaces for the 2025 season. 

All artists, both emerging and established, working in all media including installation, sculpture, video or photography, textiles, painting, drawing, and mixed media are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for submissions is Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:59 pm MST.

For more information, go to www.albertasocietyofartists.com For questions on accepted media, please contact coordinator@albertasocietyofartists.com or call the ASA Gallery at 403-265-0012.

The Alberta Society of Artists is the oldest society of juried professional artists in the province, providing art education and exhibitions in public venues since 1931. The Society’s goal is to increase public awareness and appreciation of the visual arts in Alberta.  

Exposure welcomes diverse and innovative submissions from photographers and visual artists around the world who incorporate, celebrate or challenge the photographic medium within their practice.

We are delighted to announce that the Exposure 2023 International open call juror is Michèle Pearson Clarke. Michèle is an artist, writer, and educator who works in photography, film, video, and installation. Born in Trinidad and based in Toronto, her work is exhibited internationally. Michèle served as the photo laureate for the City of Toronto (2019-2022).

Those who have been selected by the juror will: 

• Exhibit their work in the Exposure 2023 Emerging Photographers Showcase exhibition.
• Be invited to become involved with the exhibition’s related programming.
• Be invited to show selected work in a public exhibition presented on Pattison Outdoor digital billboards located in the City of Calgary.
• Have their name and website link featured on the Exposure website as an artist profile, reaching audiences worldwide.
• Have the opportunity to win one of the awards presented by Exposure, GRAIN Projects, Shutter Hub, The Magenta Foundation and TREX Southwest.
• Receive $161 artist fee (in line with CARFAC recommended Fee Schedule)
• Receive $150 production expense allocation with Exposure 2023 print partner, ABL Imaging Group, to cover/support costs of printing work for the exhibition.
• Have their work promoted in the Exposure 2023 official press release pack. 

All those who submit their work will:

• Have the opportunity to be featured on the Exposure Photography Festival curated Instagram account reaching audiences worldwide! Exposure will be sharing examples of strong submissions throughout the duration of the open call. To enhance your chance of being featured on our platform, please make sure you submit your work early.
• Gain visibility with the juror and Exposure team. 

Submission Fee: $35 CAD for 10 images
Deadline: September 1, 2022 at 6 pm MST
For more information visit exposurephotofestival.com/eps2023.

We encourage submissions from members of underrepresented groups, and we welcome submissions from gender and sexually diverse individuals, racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities.

Exposure is committed to supporting individuals who face barriers in applying for its opportunities. If you require assistance, please email Exposure Coordinator Beth Kane – beth@exposurephotofest.com.

Call for Visual Arts Submissions: The Quenten Doolittle Memorial Gallery

The Pumphouse Theatre and The Quenten Doolittle Memorial Gallery is looking for submission for its upcoming Fall Gallery: Metamorphosis happening September 26th – December 7th, 2024. Submissions will be accepting beginning Wednesday July 24, 2024 and the deadline to submit will be August 31, 2024. 

The Pumphouse Theatre is a vibrant facility with historical significance. It supports and presents all art forms and creates opportunities for engagement, enrichment, cultural experience, learning and inspiration, while serving all Calgarians. To enable this, the Quenten Doolittle Memorial Gallery provides accessible wall display space for Mohkinstsis (Calgary) visual artists to display and sell their work, free from commission.

For this exhibit, we are looking for work that reflects the theme of metamorphosis – explorations and interpretations surrounding change, alteration, transfiguration, or mutation. Submissions of any style, from realistic to abstract, and in any visual art medium will be considered, provided it meets all gallery requirements below.

The Pumphouse Theatre supports an inclusive and diverse community. We encourage any submissions of eligible visual artists from all communities including but not limited to the LGBTQ2+, BIPOC, and those with disabilities. Priority will be given to artists who are emerging or at the early stages of their career.

Submissions must meet the following requirements:

• Artist must reside in Calgary and must be available for installation dates provided.
• Artwork must be delivered ready to hang (wall-space only) with the dimensions listed on the application form.

Installation Requirements: All art MUST be equipped with picture hanging wire and D rings (a piece of metal hardware shaped like the letter D used on the back of frame or canvas as hooking device). Hanging cleats or flat metal hardware unfortunately will not be accepted.

To apply, please send the following information via email or mail:

• Completed Gallery Submission Form: This can be accessed on our website, www.pumphousetheatre.ca or by emailing kelly@pumphousetheatre.ca  
• Artist Biography (250 words max): A short description of who you are and your art background, training, passion, and/or any combination of the fore mentioned information
• Artwork: A minimum of 1 to a maximum of 5 pieces will be accepted. Images of artwork only; do not send original works with application

Applications or queries can be sent to Kelly Malcolm, Programming Director, at kelly@pumphousetheatre.ca

Selection Process: Art pieces are selected by a committee of no less than 3 people and are a mix of artists and administrators.  Selection criteria is based on: suitability to the theme, technique, emotional response, creativity & innovation, and suitability for the Pumphouse Theatre gallery space and its patrons (ages 8-80 representing various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds). Unfortunately, we are unable to accept works that feature nudity.

Any artists who need assistance with their application, or have inquires and questions, are welcome to contact the Pumphouse Theatre, at any point.

We look forward to seeing your artwork. Thank you!