|
|
The 50s
Call for Artists
Celebrate the season at the Carleton Place Gallery with The 50s; a special holiday exhibition featuring a diverse selection of original fine art, priced at $250, $350 and $450. This curated collection showcases the creativity of local artists, and is perfect for collectors and gift-givers alike. The show offers an opportunity to acquire unique works of art just in time for the holidays. Whether you are creating, giving or collecting, celebrate the season with art that is both memorable and meaningful.
Deadline: Wednesday, October 7, 2025 (Successful applicants will be notified by Sunday, October 18, 2025)
Length of Exhibit: Saturday, November 21, 2025 to Thursday, January 7, 2026
Fee: A non-refundable fee of $45 plus HST is to be paid immediately upon acceptance, in order to hold your spot.
NOTE: Artists may submit up to five pieces with their application. A maximum of three pieces will be accepted per artist. As selection is based on each piece, if you are an artist of interest, you will be notified and final images will be required before Thursday, October 29. Realizing that not everyone has their paintings ready right now, you can submit a sample of what is to come.
The Carleton Place Gallery is now accepting applications for its 2026 holiday exhibition – It’s the 50s. 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. Art will be evaluated equally based on criteria expectations and adherence to the gallery standards and guidelines.
Eligibility and Applications:
Call for Artists
Celebrate the season at the Carleton Place Gallery with The 50s; a special holiday exhibition featuring a diverse selection of original fine art, priced at $250, $350 and $450. This curated collection showcases the creativity of local artists, and is perfect for collectors and gift-givers alike. The show offers an opportunity to acquire unique works of art just in time for the holidays. Whether you are creating, giving or collecting, celebrate the season with art that is both memorable and meaningful.
Deadline: Wednesday, October 7, 2025 (Successful applicants will be notified by Sunday, October 18, 2025)
Length of Exhibit: Saturday, November 21, 2025 to Thursday, January 7, 2026
Fee: A non-refundable fee of $45 plus HST is to be paid immediately upon acceptance, in order to hold your spot.
NOTE: Artists may submit up to five pieces with their application. A maximum of three pieces will be accepted per artist. As selection is based on each piece, if you are an artist of interest, you will be notified and final images will be required before Thursday, October 29. Realizing that not everyone has their paintings ready right now, you can submit a sample of what is to come.
The Carleton Place Gallery is now accepting applications for its 2026 holiday exhibition – It’s the 50s. 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. Art will be evaluated equally based on criteria expectations and adherence to the gallery standards and guidelines.
Eligibility and Applications:
- Maximum of five submissions per artist. Up to three pieces MAY be chosen.
- All art must be priced at either $250, $350 or $450 and must be labelled accordingly
- All art must be gallery quality
- All wall art MUST have D-rings to fit with our hanging system and must be ready for installation (measurements must include any framing)
- All artwork will go home with the purchaser immediately upon sale.
- The Gallery will promote the show through its website and social media platforms and requests that all participating artists do the same.
- All accepted artwork must arrive at the gallery by Wednesday, November 19 and will be hung on the afternoon of Friday, November 20. Artworks not sold must be picked up on Thursday, January 7 and Friday, January 8, 2026.
- The gallery will be responsible for handling all sales for the duration of the exhibit. All sales will be processed through the gallery cash and will be subject to HST.
- The gallery retains a 25% commission on all works sold during or as a result of the exhibition, with a portion of all proceeds to be donated to a local charity, Cornerstone Landing Youth Services.
- Payout for sales will occur by e-transfer at the close of the exhibition.
- All curatorial and scheduling decisions made by the gallery are considered final.
The application and additional information can be found here:
