Saturday, August 15, 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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The Carleton Place Gallery is thrilled to invite you to participate in an exciting outdoor summer event, Carleton Place Riverfront Artscape. Riverfront Artscape, which debuted in August 2025, was such an enormous success that we decided to do it again. This outdoor art event in Carleton Place brought thousands of visitors, and promises to be even better this year. The Carleton Place Gallery looks forward to hosting it again and having you with us.
Riverfront Artscape is NOT an arts and craft fair, but a fine-art festival geared to art lovers and collectors. Space is limited at approximately 35 to 40 tents. There will be a few food vendors and live music on site and we anticipate the best weather and thousands of visitors.
Event Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 Rain or Shine
Event Address: Carleton Place Gallery, 210 Bridge St., Carleton Place, ON; along the river walkway at Sinclair Square
Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 31
Fee: $150 + HST
Acceptance Letters: Confirmation of acceptance will be emailed by Wednesday, April 15
Payment: If accepted, an invoice will be sent. Payment can then be made by e-transfer to [email protected] by Thursday, April 30. NOTE: Acceptance letters and Payment: Fees are payable by e-transfer after you receive your acceptance letter and by Thursday, April 30. There will be a 50% refund if cancelled before Monday, June 1, with no refund after June 1 except under special circumstances.
What to Bring: Artists must bring their own 10 x 10 tent, grids, tables, food and snacks, beverages, bug spray, etc. All tents MUST be weighted and pegged down so they don’t blow into the river. The preplanned layout will be for 10x10 tents only. If your tent is a different size, please obtain permission in advance for an alternate space. The ground is not level so bring wood slabs to level your tent and grids. Artists are responsible for their own set-up and must bring assistance. Show coordinators will be wandering to troubleshoot but will not be available to help with individual set-up. Artists must also show proof of show insurance before the date of the show.
Set-up Time: 7:30 - 10:00 am. Show Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Take-down Time: 5:00 pm onwards
Drop off on Water St. (behind the gallery) and Free Parking available on side streets
Contact Ginny Fobert at: (613) 253-2080 or [email protected] if you have questions.
Selection Criteria:
Riverfront Artscape is NOT an arts and craft fair, but a fine-art festival geared to art lovers and collectors. Space is limited at approximately 35 to 40 tents. There will be a few food vendors and live music on site and we anticipate the best weather and thousands of visitors.
Event Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 Rain or Shine
Event Address: Carleton Place Gallery, 210 Bridge St., Carleton Place, ON; along the river walkway at Sinclair Square
Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 31
Fee: $150 + HST
Acceptance Letters: Confirmation of acceptance will be emailed by Wednesday, April 15
Payment: If accepted, an invoice will be sent. Payment can then be made by e-transfer to [email protected] by Thursday, April 30. NOTE: Acceptance letters and Payment: Fees are payable by e-transfer after you receive your acceptance letter and by Thursday, April 30. There will be a 50% refund if cancelled before Monday, June 1, with no refund after June 1 except under special circumstances.
What to Bring: Artists must bring their own 10 x 10 tent, grids, tables, food and snacks, beverages, bug spray, etc. All tents MUST be weighted and pegged down so they don’t blow into the river. The preplanned layout will be for 10x10 tents only. If your tent is a different size, please obtain permission in advance for an alternate space. The ground is not level so bring wood slabs to level your tent and grids. Artists are responsible for their own set-up and must bring assistance. Show coordinators will be wandering to troubleshoot but will not be available to help with individual set-up. Artists must also show proof of show insurance before the date of the show.
Set-up Time: 7:30 - 10:00 am. Show Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Take-down Time: 5:00 pm onwards
Drop off on Water St. (behind the gallery) and Free Parking available on side streets
Contact Ginny Fobert at: (613) 253-2080 or [email protected] if you have questions.
Selection Criteria:
- This is fine-art only art fair. No crafty items will be accepted.
- Riverfront Artscape only accepts original works. Reproductions and mass produced items are not accepted, although ⅓ of your tent can be occupied, by prints. Exception: signed and numbered limited edition prints and cards. Functional objects, commercially produced merchandise, and AI-generated imagery are not permitted. (Examples magnets, posters, t-shirts, imported items, soap & bath products, work assembled from commercial kits, etc.) Please do not bring anything that would not be accepted into the main gallery.
- All artwork must be of high caliber and must demonstrate the utmost quality of craftsmanship.
- Artists must only display artwork that is consistent with their application.
- Suggested prices should be set at $1.25 /sq. in. and up to be in line with the art in the main gallery. No advertisement of 'sale prices' will be permitted during the show.
- Applications are juried relative to the artistic merit, professionalism, integrity, craftsmanship, and originality of the art represented in the images, the artist statement, and the CV/bio submitted.
- Access to the park is via Water St. (behind the gallery). Free parking is available close by on side streets.
- Participants will be assigned their spaces, which will be organized to create a diverse and interesting walk-through by visitors. Please do not switch with anyone without asking.
- As an exhibiting artist, you or an assistant are required to be in your space between 9:45 am and 5:00 pm. Set up can begin at 7:30 am. Do not take down before 5 pm.
- The art event will take place rain or shine, so please bring protection from the elements. No refunds will be given. If cancelled due to severe weather, we will attempt to find an alternate date.
- Artists are responsible for all sales transactions. Note: there is no accessible Wifi on site.
- ALL artists must provide their own insurance naming the Town of Carleton Place, 175 Bridge St., Carleton Place, and will be asked to show their Certificate of Insurance. The Downtown Carleton Place BIA , the Town of Carleton Place nor the Carleton Place Gallery will be held responsible for any injury or damage sustained during the Riverfront Artscape. (recommendations for insurance providers are your personal insurance company or DUUO https://duuo.ca/event-insurance/ )
Submission Requirements:
All submissions must adhere to the following:
▪ Each artist must submit five images of artwork including only one photo showing how you typically frame. Photos should should be full on with no frames, no other background distractions, no watermarks or names other than the signature on the image.
▪ The selection process will be done from your submitted images.
o Please ensure that images are high resolution .jpg or .jpeg only.
o Image file names MUST follow this format:
LastName.FirstName_Title_Medium_Size in Inches_Price
Example: Smith.Bob_01_Sunset on the River_acrylic_18x24_$465
(Sizing should be indicated as Height x Width and include frame).
Guideline to Exhibit and Framing Standards for this outdoor show.
(Note: Exceptions at the gallerist’s discretion*)
1. Only original works may be hung for display. No copies or giclées. Note exceptions to photographers. Please contact the gallery if you have pieces in question.
2. Works on gallery canvas and board which are at least 1 1⁄2” may be unframed but the sides should be painted out or the image wrapped around the sides.
3. Frames, where used, should be of solid construction, undamaged.
4. Artwork on paper must be acid-free materials and permanent pigments should be used for the work itself.
5. All artwork must be of high caliber and must demonstrate the utmost quality of craftsmanship, as if you were in the main gallery.
All submissions must adhere to the following:
▪ Each artist must submit five images of artwork including only one photo showing how you typically frame. Photos should should be full on with no frames, no other background distractions, no watermarks or names other than the signature on the image.
▪ The selection process will be done from your submitted images.
o Please ensure that images are high resolution .jpg or .jpeg only.
o Image file names MUST follow this format:
LastName.FirstName_Title_Medium_Size in Inches_Price
Example: Smith.Bob_01_Sunset on the River_acrylic_18x24_$465
(Sizing should be indicated as Height x Width and include frame).
Guideline to Exhibit and Framing Standards for this outdoor show.
(Note: Exceptions at the gallerist’s discretion*)
1. Only original works may be hung for display. No copies or giclées. Note exceptions to photographers. Please contact the gallery if you have pieces in question.
2. Works on gallery canvas and board which are at least 1 1⁄2” may be unframed but the sides should be painted out or the image wrapped around the sides.
3. Frames, where used, should be of solid construction, undamaged.
4. Artwork on paper must be acid-free materials and permanent pigments should be used for the work itself.
5. All artwork must be of high caliber and must demonstrate the utmost quality of craftsmanship, as if you were in the main gallery.
2025 Riverfront Artscape
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