IWD Portraits 2025 Call for Entry (CLOSED)
Call for Entry International Women’s Day Exhibit Theme: Iconic Women: IWD Portraits Artists of all backgrounds are invited to submit their work for an International Women’s Day exhibit; Icon Women. We invite artists to celebrate the strength of women through the IWD Portraits campaign. This ongoing initiative shines a light on artists who advocate for gender equality and use their creativity to honour and inspire. Artwork will be displayed in an exhibit at The Arts Station: Gallery opening March 7th, as a kick off to a weekend of Celebrating International Womens Day on March 8th and will remain on display for the remainder of March. Terms & conditions: Submit artwork that captures the essence of a woman who inspires you. This could be: A well-known icon who has shaped history or culture. An everyday hero who has impacted your life personally. Someone whose strength, resilience, or spirit deserves to be celebrated. All artistic mediums are welcomed and encouraged: painting, fibre, sculpture, digital, photography, ceramics, etc. Entries should reflect the theme of celebrating women’s strength, resilience, and contributions. Please consider the subject and their approval to be featured in your artwork. Photo submissions will require the permission of the subject. All pieces should consider the issues around cultural appropriation if using the cultural forms, aesthetics or iconography of cultural communities removed from their social, political and cultural roots. Max size: 16″ x 20″ Pieces should be Gallery ready e.g. ready to hang with wire, framed if required. Pieces can be for sale. If they are sold the Arts Station will take a 30% commission on the work. PLease indicate if you do not wish for the piece to be for sale. Details: Submission Deadline: Feb 14th, 2025 Artwork delivery: February 28th, 2025 Exhibition Date: Opening March 7th Location: The Arts Station Gallery Works will be featured in our International Women’s Day exhibit and shared as part of the IWD Portraits global campaign. To Enter: Artist details including bio. Artwork name & statement (max 250 words) explaining why you choose this women to create a portrait of. If for sale a price (please factor in 30% commission rate) Medium and size of artwork Installation requirements An image of your artwork is required. Let’s come together to celebrate the women who inspire us, promoting equality and creativity across borders. For more information on the campaign check out the IWD website. Questions please email info@theartsstation.com Cultural Appropriation Guide for Creators
The gallery is free to enter, funded as a core program of the Arts Council and through the commission we take on sales. The mission of The Arts Station gallery is to showcase emerging and developing artists in an effort to enrich the local arts and culture community in Fernie. The Arts Station encourages applications from all backgrounds, identities and disciplines, and aims to represent the full diversity of the Elk Valley’s cultural landscape. Each year we aim to feature different art forms such as visual arts, photography, fibre art, pottery, and sculpture. During Arts Station hours the gallery has an attendant who answers questions and completes sales or commission requests.
The Gallery is facilitated by the staff operational team in conjunction with the Gallery Selection Committee (an adhoc independent jury created for each call for entry). The Gallery Selection Committee is responsible for selecting up to 11 gallery shows a year, each exhibiting for one month
Our art gallery is open during our opening hours (General hours Monday-Friday 9.30-9pm, Sunday 10-3pm as well as online at all hours via theartsstation.com. The gallery functions as the entry hall to the building and is a bright space, approximately 5m x 8m with high ceilings, heritage features and a beautiful brick fireplace as a focal point.
