Opportunities for Artists and Organizations

Project Background

BC Housing is building a 56-unit supportive housing building at 953 Balmoral Road. The Victoria Cool Aid Society (Cool Aid) will operate the building. If you are interested in learning more about the project, visit: www.letstalkhousingbc.ca/victoria-953-balmoral

This site is special for Cool Aid because it was the original 1968 youth hostel site. If you are interested in learning more about Cool Aid, visit coolaid.org

Vision for the Mural
Recognizing where we are situated, it is our hope to have the mural reflect who the true stewards and
owners of the land are, the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

Mural Dimensions and Material
• Size: 20’ wide x 44’ high (max). Rendering shows approx. 20’ x 36’.
• Panel gap: approx. ½”
• Material: Painted hardie-panel or graphic applique on hardie-panel
• Installation process:
o Hardie-panels are to be painted off-site and installed by contractor
o If artist has a fall protection certificate, touch ups to the mural can be completed after
installation

Artist Selection Process
The artist will be selected through a committee including:
• 2 Cool Aid staff
• 2 Cool Aid tenants
• 2 members of the North Pack Neighbourhood Association
Others may be invited to participate in the artist selection process.
Proposal Submission
• Name and contact information of artist(s)
• Portfolio of work – this may be a PDF or a link to a website
• Summary of proposed vision for mural and/or a rough sketch
• Quote:
o The maximum total budget, inclusive of all materials, labour and equipment rental is
$20,000
o Installation by the contractor is covered under the construction contract
• Availability – please comment on any availability considerations

Timing
• Proposal request deadline: April 3rd, 4pm
• Target timing for artist selection: Mid April
• Timing for mural installation: Estimated June 2023
o Note that the schedule is subject to construction timing and potential delays

Submission
• Please email your proposal to [email protected]

Artists are invited to submit work for consideration to the 2023 Sooke Fine Arts Show at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex in Sooke. The 2023 Show will continue its 37-year legacy of showcasing exceptional original artworks from Vancouver Island and BC’s Coastal Island artists from July 29th through August 7th.

More than 9,000 visitors from Canada, the US and abroad flock to the 17,000-square-foot gallery to view and buy the inspiring 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.

Want to know more? View our website https://sookefinearts.com/artist-information/ for information on eligibility, submission requirements, important dates and more.

The website also has a list of FAQ for artists for further information. The Call is open now (as of March 15, 2023) and closes midnight on June 1, 2023.

Take part in our wonderful ‘Art for a Cause’ Art show. Artists from all over the world donate postcard art and then the art is sold for charity. This global art exhibit currently has over 760 artists from over 42 countries. Our goal is 1000+ art pieces which is going to make a fabulous art show at the Pipe Show Venue in North Vancouver on June 24 & 25, followed by online sales. All of the donated art will be sold to raise funds for Urban Native Youth Association. Our goal is to raise $30,000+.

Full details and registration here:
https://www.twitterartexhibit.org/

Art must arrive:

March 25 - to be included in the catalogue and show
or
April 25 - to be included in the show only

Please find a comprehensive package which will give you information for artists about the event. We are hoping that you might be able to share about TAE23 with your network through any newsletters or social media postings. You are welcome to share the package but I'm also attaching several Call to Artists ads which you are welcome to use for social media posting.

You can find TAE on Instagram at:
@twitterartexhibit
and Facebook /twitterartexhibit

The Canadian Musicians Co-operative is a national not-for-profit arts service organization and every summer we host a variety of employment opportunities for young musicians and those interested in working in the creative economy. We have a variety of available positions ranging from full time, in-person roles for performing musicians, to on-site or hybrid positions for arts administrators and technical/production staff. Applications are open now at canadianmusicians.easyapply.co

Anyone interested in more information about our summer employment opportunities can email us at [email protected] or call our office at 705-999-8547 between the hours of 12 PM and 8 PM (EDT), Monday to Friday, to arrange for a brief virtual or in-person info session.

Supports are available to youth staff if they wish to use their work experience for secondary and post-secondary credits through PPM129, a field/work placement to fulfill a requirement to graduate, or another similar process.

Full details here:
https://canadianmusicians.easyapply.co/

https://www.noaps.org/

The National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) invites oil and acrylic painters from all across North America and International Artists to apply to our exhibit honoring the Best in oil and acrylic painting. NOAPS has been showcasing the talents of oil and acrylic painters since 1991.

This is an INTERNATIONAL juried online competition open to ALL artists 18 years of age and older working in Oil and ACRYLIC medium. Both members and non-members of NOAPS may apply.

Best of Show: $1000

Second Place: $500

Third Place: $300

Best Landscape: $200.00

Best Still Life: $200.00

Best People: $200.00

Best Use of Light & Color: $200.00

Most Innovative: $200.00

Narrative Excellence: $200.00

Ten Awards of Excellence: $100

Ten Merit Awards: I year membership to NOAPS - $52.00 value

The TOP 200 artists will be given recognition on www.NOAPS.org with Artist name, artist website address and image selected for this exhibit.

PROSPECTUS AND SUBMISSION PLATFORM: https://www.juriedartservices.com/?content=event_info&event_id=1996

Gallery Ring announces the ARTISTS OF THE MONTH contest.

A RUBY, SAPPHIRE, EMERALD and CRYSTAL ARTIST of APRIL will be named.

The deadline to submit work is Friday March 31st, 2023. The fee is $20 US for 1-2 artworks

https://galleryring.org/call-for-entry.html

The four winning artists will receive the "Artist of the Month" distinction and will have their artwork and statement featured prominently on the Home Page of the website. They will also receive a digital Award Certificate and Award Page and will be promoted on Gallery Ring's newsletter and Instagram. Additionally, the winners will be automatically entered into the annual Artist Of The Year Event.

There isn't any theme for this contest. The subject matter is the choice of the artist. 2D artwork including photography/digital is eligible. All artistic styles from realistic and traditional to abstract and experimental are welcome.

Gallery Ring announces a contest where ANYTHING goes! The theme is open and the subject matter is the choice of the artist. The rules of the prospectus still apply.

The fee is $20 US for 1-3 pieces. The deadline to submit work is Friday, March 24th, 2023.

https://galleryring.org/call-for-entry.html

2D artwork including photography/digital is eligible. Many awards are available: Best In Show, Diamond Award of Excellence, the Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Awards, Crystal Awards and others. Winning artists receive a digital Award Certificate. Top winners also receive a special, digital Award Page ideal for use in their portfolios and for sharing the news on social media and websites. All winners and random Finalists will receive exposure and promotion on Gallery Ring's Instagram and on Art.Base. All artistic styles from traditional to experimental are welcome.

The Ministry of Casual Living is thrilled to invite local artists to submit to Illūstrāre! An exhibition dedicated to exploring the tenets of the illustrative arts!
All mediums are accepted and any subject is welcome whether based on stories, poems, concepts, moods, histories, or imagined worlds! This show is not just for traditional illustrators, and is open to your creative interpretation. If you have any questions about your submission please get in touch.
Please send your submissions to [email protected]
Include the following information in your email:
*Title of Submission
*Attachment with image of each submission
*Medium
*Size
*Price (If intending to sell)
*Social Media/Email/Website
*Any coinciding text that enhances your submissions
The exhibition will be featured Saturday April 1st from 2-8pm coinciding with the 780 Art Hub's Open House and Rockslide Galleries 10th Anniversary! Its sure to be a blast!

Locals Only is a series of photography zines that articulate the experience of a place as explored over time, observing preoccupations and noticing patterns that define an area in order to express and question what it means to be a local.

Issue #3 of Locals Only will feature the neighborhood of Oaklands as seen through the lenses of those who live, work, and visit the area. This issue will be dedicated to collaborative placemaking and exploring the shared identity of a neighborhood.

We are seeking photographs of any type that speak to the identity of Oaklands. Help us define the neighborhood by using your camera to recognize and capture the unique aspects, trends, and patterns visible in the day-to-day community.

Selected photos will be printed in Locals Only Issue #3, to be distributed online and in print through businesses and little free libraries in the Oaklands neighborhood. Photographers included will be provided a personal copy of the printed zine by mail.

Guidelines:
- Submit up to five photographs
- Only one submission per person will be accepted
- JPG or TIFF file types are preferred
- File name for each photograph should include your full name
- Photographs containing nudity will not be accepted

Visit localsonlyzine.ca for more information, and to submit your photographs.

Join a Guided Photo Walk
To support and connect community members, we will be hosting free one-hour photo walks in March, April, and May. Join Locals Only creators Lee Cookson and Laurel Green for a walk through Oaklands and learn how to recognize unique aspects of the community.

Age 10+. All cameras and experience levels welcome.

Dates: Saturday March 4, April 1, May 6
Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm
Location: Meet at Koffi (1441 Haultain St.)

Call for Submissions

Salt Spring National Art Prize 2023/24

Since 2015, the Salt Spring National Art Prize has recognized and elevated contemporary Canadian visual artists. The 5th biennial prize offers $50,000 in total awards, including a separate $6,000 residency on Salt Spring Island, BC.

The Salt Spring National Art Prize is proud to be one of the most accessible art prizes in Canada: 

• Open to all Canadian citizens or permanent residents over the age of 18  

• Nominations not required 

• More affordable entry fee than most Canadian art prizes  

• Finalists receive financial support for shipping their artwork

Showcasing and promoting originality, quality, integrity, and creativity in contemporary Canadian visual art—we’re elevating art and artists across Canada. 

Submit to this vibrant Canadian visual arts competition today!

Learn more: https://saltspringartprize.ca/artists/submission-info/

The Gibsons Public Art Gallery (GPAG) is currently accepting submissions from artists and curators for exhibitions in the Main Gallery and Eve Smart Gallery in 2024. We are a non-profit gallery located in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast, a 40 minute ferry ride from Vancouver, BC. Submissions from artists working in all mediums are welcome.

The deadline to submit proposals is March 31, 2023.

Please visit http://www.gpag.ca/submissions for further information, including GPAG's exhibition policy and submissions guidelines and form. Please contact us via email at [email protected] if you have any questions!