Call for Artists 2026   
Exhibition Program for Ottawa-Region Fine Artists  

Call for Proposals – 2026 Exhibition Program
Deadline: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Length of Each Exhibit: 3 weeks (Set up Friday afternoon/evening 1-7: Take down Friday morning 10-12)
Fee:
  • $500 plus HST (Note: You may exhibit as a solo or a group of two or more artists.) $600 plus HST for starred dates * which are prime time.
  • If using the centre floor space, there will be an additional charge of $150 plus HST.
  • Chosen artists will be notified in November.
  • Chosen artists will be required to pay half of the fee within seven days of acceptance to hold their spot. The remainder will be due one month in advance of their exhibition.
  • Cancellation Policy: The gallery will charge a cancellation fee of 30% plus HST.

The Carleton Place Gallery opened its doors on August 23, 2023, in the heart of downtown Carleton Place, at 210 Bridge St. In January 2025, under new ownership and direction, the studio was renovated to incorporate a dedicated exhibition space.
Located adjacent to the main gallery, this intimate venue has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate both solo and group exhibitions. The space offers 66 linear feet of wall display and 343 square feet of floor area, in addition to a washroom, storage, and laundry tub.
To support professional presentation, the exhibition space is equipped with specialized lighting, a secure hanging system, a Vernissage rolling countertop, and an independent after-hours entrance. Supplementary resources—including 2’x7’ display grids, folding chairs, and six-foot tables—are also available to exhibitors.
Directly connected to the main gallery, the exhibition space provides exhibitors with the distinct advantage of visibility to the gallery’s established clientele and daily visitors. This venue represents an ideal setting for pop-up exhibitions, curated showcases, and professional art presentations.

The Carleton Place Gallery is now accepting proposals for its 2026 exhibition schedule. Artists residing within 75 km of Carleton Place are invited to apply for consideration.
We welcome submissions from fine artists at all stages of their careers and encourage a wide range of artistic voices, mediums, and forms of expression. Proposals may be submitted by individual artists or by groups of two or more. Artists will be evaluated equally based on criteria expectations and adherence to the gallery standards and guidelines.  See below.
All decisions by the gallery will be final.
Applicants are asked to indicate three preferred exhibition dates. Should these dates be unavailable, the Gallery will work collaboratively with the artist(s) to determine a suitable alternative. Please note that, on occasion, workshops may take place in the studio during exhibitions if the floor space is not in use.
Exhibiting artists are required to provide promotional materials, including two laminated 8.5" x 11" posters, one non-laminated poster, and any desired handouts, and are responsible for organizing their own vernissage. The Gallery will promote each exhibition through its website and social media platforms and requests that artists do the same.
All sales will be processed through the Gallery, subject to HST and a 35% commission on works sold during, or as a direct result of, the exhibition.
To apply, click on the button below. For additional information, contact Ginny Fobert at [email protected]
Successful applicants will be notified by November 15, 2025. ​
Dates of Exhibits:
Exhibits will run from Saturday to Thursday. Take down is Friday morning between 10 and 12, Set up is Friday afternoon/evening between 1 and 7. Note: Starred dates, which are prime time, will have a slightly higher rate.
Saturday, January 10 – Thursday, January 29 
Saturday, January 31 – Thursday, February 19
Saturday, February 21 – Thursday, March 12
Saturday, March 14 – Wednesday, April 1 (due to Good Friday)  - ASSIGNED
Saturday, April 4 – Thursday, April 23 - ASSIGNED 
Saturday, April 25 - Thursday, May 14 - ASSIGNED
Saturday, May 16 – Thursday, June 4  - ASSIGNED
*Saturday, June 6 – Thursday, June 25  - ASSIGNED
*Saturday, June 27 - Thursday, July 16  - ASSIGNED
*Saturday, July 18 - Thursday, August 6
*Saturday, August 8 - Thursday, August 27 - ASSIGNED
Saturday, August 29 - Thursday, September 17  - ASSIGNED
Saturday, September 19 - Thursday, October 8 - ASSIGNED
Saturday, October 10 - Thursday, October 29 - ASSIGNED
Saturday, October 31 - Thursday, November 19   - ASSIGNED
Saturday, November 21 - Thursday, January 7, 2027 – Reserved for Gallery Christmas Show​
Submission Requirements:
Your complete submission package must include the following:
  • A cohesive body of 6 artwork images of works representative of recent art you would plan to show at the gallery. Please include an image of the framing and one image of your artworks in context (in a booth, table top or on a wall). Each image must be numbered, saved as a .jpg with a minimum size of 3000 px on the long side and a 72 dpi. Please name as per this example: Last Name.First Name_Title_Medium_Dimensions in inches (including frame) _ price
  • D-rings MUST be used
  • Each artist must provide a brief description of their artwork and exhibit (1-2 short sentences). 
  • Each artist must provide a brief 500-word biography. 
  • Each artist must provide a brief 250-word artist statement. ​​
Please carefully review the following documents before proceeding:
 Click the button below to apply.