Call for Artists: New Opportunity   
Exhibition Space for Ottawa Region Fine Artists          
Deadline First Intake: January 25, 2025
Length of Each Exhibit: 3 weeks (Saturday afternoon to Saturday morning)
Fee:
  • $275 (Half the space) +HST (Note: Those choosing half the space may be sharing with another artist. The Gallery will curate and ensure that artists and art are compatible with each other.)
  • $500 (Entire space) +HST (Note: Those choosing a full space may exhibit as a solo or a group of two or more.)
  • If using the centre floor space, there will be an additional charge of $150.
  • The gallery will take a 30% commission on all sales.
  • Chosen artists will be required to pay the full amount within ten days of acceptance to hold their spot.
  • Cancellation Policy: The gallery will charge a cancellation fee of 30% plus HST.

​The Carleton Place Gallery opened its doors August 23, 2023 in the heart of downtown Carleton Place. Always adding to our activities, 2025 is no exception and will be bringing some exciting new ideas your way. Our former workshop/studio space is currently under renovation, and will be the new location for solo or group exhibitions, in addition to workshops. Offering 66 linear ft of wall space and 343 sq ft of floor space (plus a washroom, storage and laundry tub) this space is perfect for a pop-up art exhibit. Lighting, hanging systems, after hours entrance and a Vernissage countertop are already in place. 2’x7’ Grids, folding chairs and 6’ tables are also available. Attached directly to the main gallery, this space has the advantages of showcasing to the many customers that visit daily.

The gallery is now accepting proposals for its 2025 program. Artists living within 75 km of Carleton Place are invited to submit applications for the exhibition space. We encourage fine artists at all stages of their professional careers, with a variety of voices and forms of expression to apply. Exhibitions are open to solo artists and groups of two or more. Note: Group exhibitions must rent the entire space. Please choose your top three spots. We will work together to establish an ideal date should your choices not be available.
 
We ask each artist provide information for promotion and to organize their own vernissage. The gallery will promote your exhibit on their social media and website and request for you to do the same. All sales will be charged HST and be processed through the central gallery cash. The Gallery will charge a 30% commission on all work sold during the show or as a result of the show. Please note that on occasion, there may also be a workshop taking place in the studio during your exhibit, if the floor space is not being used.
 
For more information, contact Ginny Fobert at [email protected]

Dates of Exhibits:
February 1 – 22
February 22 – March 15
March 15 – April 5
April 5 – April 26
April 26 – May 17
May 17 – June 7
June 7 – June 28
June 28 – July 19
July 19 – August 9
August 9 – August 30
August 30 – September 20
September 20 – October 11
October 11 – November 1
November 1 – November 22
November 22 – January 4 – Reserved for SMALLS 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.

Send images once your application has been submitted.

* Images received without a prior application will not be accepted and no follow up will be provided.