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, a 43" wide wall facing both inside and outside the window (not shown on floorplan),  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, a couple of plinths 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.

Call for Artists 2027 
The call for 2027 exhibits is now open.  
Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026
Length of Each Exhibit: 3 weeks (Set up Friday afternoon/evening 12:30 to 5:00: Take down Thursday evening 3:00 to 5:00 OR Friday morning 10:30 to 12:00)
Fee:
▪       $550 plus HST (Note: You may exhibit as a solo or a group of two or more artists.) $650 plus HST for starred dates * which are prime time.
▪       Please note that, on occasion, workshops may take place in the studio during exhibitions during non-busy times. If you require use of the centre floor space for your exhibit or wish exclusive use of the space during your three weeks, there will be an additional charge of $250 plus HST.
​▪       Chosen artists will be notified by Friday, October 16, 2026
▪       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.

Exhibition Program for Ottawa-Region Fine Artists  
The Carleton Place Gallery will soon be accepting proposals for its 2027 exhibition schedule.
General Information
  • Artists residing within 100 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.
  • Accepted artists may NOT exhibit in another Carleton Place venue simultaneously to exhibiting at Carleton Place Gallery. Group exhibits may be exempt, depending on the circumstances.
  • Artists will be evaluated equally based on criteria expectations and adherence to the gallery standards and guidelines.  See below.
  • 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. 
  • Chosen artists will be notified towards the end of October.
  • Exhibiting artists are required to provide promotional materials, including three  8.5" x 11" posters, 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.
  • Although the gallery is insured, all artists are responsible for the insurance on their own artwork.
  • All decisions by the gallery will be final.
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 To apply, click on the red button below.
​For additional information, contact Ginny Fobert at [email protected] ​
Dates of Exhibits:
Saturday, January 9 – Thursday, January 28
Saturday, January 30 – Thursday, February 18
Saturday, February 20 – Thursday, March 11 
Saturday, March 13 – Thursday, April 1 (Easter Sunday, March 28)
Saturday, April 3 – Thursday, April 22
Saturday, April 24 – Thursday, May 13 (Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9) (Not Available)
Saturday, May 15 – Thursday, June 3 (Victoria Day, Monday, May 24)
**Saturday, June 5 – Thursday, June 24 (Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20)
** Saturday, June 26 – Thursday, July 15 (Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1)
** Saturday, July 17 – Thursday. August 5 (Summerfest, Saturday, July 17; Civic Holiday, Monday, August 2)
** Saturday, August 7 – Thursday, August 26 (Riverfront Artscape, Saturday, August 14)
Saturday. August 28 – Thursday, September 16 ( Labour Day, Monday, September 6)
Saturday, September 18 – Thursday, October 7
Saturday, October 9 – Thursday, October 28 (Thanksgiving, Monday, October 11)
Saturday, October 30 – Thursday, November 18 (Remembrance Day. Thursday, November 11)
Saturday, November 20 – Thursday,  January 6, 2028 (RESERVED for Special Event)
Submission Requirements:
Your complete submission package must include the following:
  • A cohesive body of at least 5 artwork images of works representative of recent art you would plan to show at the gallery. Please include an image of the framing, one of the back of a piece and one image of your artworks in context (in a booth, table top or on a wall). Each image must be numbered, and named with a price, saved as a .jpg with a minimum size of 3000 px on the long side and a 72 dpi. 
  • All artwork in the exhibit must be of equal value and calibre to the art in the main gallery and priced at $1.25 sq in and above.
  • Please name as per this example: Last Name.First Name_Title_Medium_Dimensions in inches (including frame) _ price
  • D-rings MUST be used to fit onto our hanging system.
  • 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: