Apply for the Art Connects Call 

Exhibition Dates March 3rd - April 12th  at the Timms Community Centre 'Walkway Gallery' and the 'AIFS Online Galleries'.

Submission Deadline: February 15th, 2021

Specifics for this call:

 Artists must be members of the LAC to apply to this call. 

Members are welcome to submit 3 artworks for consideration and will receive a notice via email about the status of their submission after the show's submission deadline. 

This call can only accommodate artwork that can be hung on a wall. 

 All artworks must be for sale, and any sales that take place during the duration of the exhibition must be facilitated through the LAC.

 All artworks must remain hung for the duration of the exhibition. 

 All artwork must be suitably prepared for display. Artworks must be appropriately framed or stretched with finished sides and properly wired for hanging, using d-hooks and wire. The D hooks should be 4” from the top of the frame or 1/3 of the height of the frame. The stretched wire should be 2” below the top of the frame. The Langley Arts Council reserves the right to refuse any piece. Work not properly prepared may not be exhibited (consult with Gallery Director regarding any questions or special considerations before exhibition).

If you are accepted to this exhibition your artwork will also be featured on the virtual online gallery. Click here to see the AIFS Online Galleries. Since your artwork will be featured on the online Gallery it is imperative we receive high-quality image submissions from you. Scroll to the bottom of this page for resources on how to photograph your artwork. 

Photographing your Artwork

We've provided two resources for artists on how to successfully photograph their artwork. Since this is a digital platform it is imperative to have good quality images. These resources should help you to achieve that.

"How to Photograph a Painting, Step by Step" by Artists Network Staff

https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/oil-painting/how-to-photograph-a-painting-step-by-step/

"How to Document Your Artwork with Jannette Maedel" by the Surrey Art Gallery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOAAmoZp_kg&feature=youtu.be

Commission

The Langley Arts Council takes a 30% commission on all artwork sales in our brick and mortar galleries. Since this exhibition will be online as well as in one of the AIFS Brick-and-Mortar galleries there will be a 30% commission taken on sales.

To apply for this call please complete the Online Application Form below:

Thank you for your application!
The Gallery Director will confirm when your application has been received.