Call to Artist - Creating For Change

Organization:

Langley Arts Council

Deadline:

Jan. 20, 2025

Website:

http://langleyarts.ca/submit/cfc

Call for Artists Description:

Creating For Change' focuses on the current social issues many of us face in varying degrees - some examples include racism, homophobia, sexism, poverty, climate change, and many more. We hope to find solutions to these societal issues, together. This exhibit brings to light how we all may encounter and grapple with these injustices, yet experience and interact with them differently. Such differences include one’s race, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, financial status, etc. We encourage and invite members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Colour), 2S/LGBTQIA+, disabled, low-income, and other marginalized communities to apply.

Exhibition Dates
February 5th 2025 - March 13th 2025

Exhibition Location
The Timms Community Center 'Walkway Gallery' (20399 Douglas Cres, Langley BC V3A 4B3)


Submission Deadline:
Monday, January 20th, 2025

Artist Eligibility
- This is an OPEN CALL, meaning artists do not have to be a member of the Langley Arts Council to apply.


Artwork Eligibility
- Please ensure your work follows the LAC's definition of an 'Original Artwork'
Original artwork is created at the hand of the artist who is submitting the work. The creation process must be the effort of a single individual to convey their interpretation of an image or multiple images. Submitting artists are allowed to use reference photos to inspire their work, but artists must use their design and composition for the final artwork to be considered original.
If you are submitting a photo medium please ensure the main focal point of the image was taken by the artist and is not a stock image. We do allow stock images to be used in submitted artworks however it must not make up more than 30% of the entire finished artwork.


Jurying Process
Want to learn more about the Langley Arts Council's jurying process?
Download the juror's package on our website for more information.

Walkway Gallery and Online Gallery Artwork Specifications
- This gallery space can only accommodate 2D artwork.
- All the selected artworks will be on display at The Walkway Gallery as well as the AIFS Online Gallery. Click here to see the AIFS Online Galleries.
- Artwork submitted to this call to artists must not have been exhibited at any of our Art in Found Spaces Galleries.
- Artists 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.
- All artworks must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.
- Since your artwork will be featured in the online Gallery it is imperative we receive high-quality image submissions from you.

Specific Requirements for this Call to Artists
- The Arts Council is encouraging short write-ups to be hung alongside the artwork if the artist chooses. We are asking these write-ups to provide context to the work and how it relates to the theme.

Hanging Requirements
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.


Artwork Sale & Commission
- All artworks must be for sale, and any sales that take place during the duration of the exhibition must be facilitated through the Langley Arts Council.
- The Arts Council takes a 35% 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 35% commission taken on sales.

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

Right to Refuse an Artwork
The Langley Arts Council reserves the right to refuse any piece. Work not properly prepared and or submitted may not be exhibited (consult with the Gallery Director regarding any questions or special considerations for hanging an artwork before submission).


Additional Questions
Please contact galleries@langleyarts.ca.

How to Apply:

We invite you to apply to this call through the submission portal on our website linked above.

Fees/Compensation:

This call is free to apply. This is an open call, meaning you do not need to be a member of the Langley Arts Council to apply.

Contact Name: Mini Claire
Contact Email: galleries@langleyarts.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 534-0781