Home » Art and Artists » Calls for Entry & Grants Fernie – Our Playground: Call for Entry (CLOSED) May 31, 2023 Community Gallery Show Deadline to Apply: July 14th Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.To show case and support our local Artists, The Arts Station will hold a community exhibit with the theme being “Fernie- Our Playground”. We welcome artworks portraying local scenery including en plein air paintings, depictions of architecture, the ski hill, or even your garden. Where do you play in our town? This exhibit will showcase a selection of artists of varying experience levels. The pieces will be executed in a range of mediums and styles, keeping to the theme. This will be an excellent opportunity for art lovers to add to, or even start, their collection of original artworks and to support our beloved community and its artists. The exhibit will open on July 29th as an offering at The Arts Station during the Columbia Basin "Cultural Tour" and stay up through August. We welcome artists to join the Weekly Whereabouts with the Visual Artists for inspiration, click HERE for more information. We are looking for artists to submit their work! All mediums welcome! Artwork must meet the following criteria: Meet the theme of “Fernie- Our Play Ground” Size: max 15” x 15” square (including frame, if framed) can be size combinations eg. 18" x 12" Must be for sale Must be 30% commission to FDAC if sold Must be an original work Must be exhibit ready (ie. ready to hang or display) One piece per artist (a second piece can be submitted but only one will be displayed at once). All applicants 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. If you are interested, please complete the Cultural Tour- Community Gallery Show Application Form with your completed piece by July 14th, 2023. All artwork meeting the criteria will be featured. Artwork must be dropped off to the Arts Station by July 21st at the latest. Name *FirstLastEmail *Your Socials (Facebook/Instagram)*If applicableArtwork Title *Medium *Dimensions *Price **including commissionUpload Artwork Image * Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 2 files. *If submitting 2 pieces please upload a photo of eachCommentSubmit
