Submissions

EXHIBITION PROPOSAL

The Granville Island Cultural Society invites visual artists to submit a proposal to show their work in either The Waterfront Theatre or Performance Works lobbies.  Exhibitions may vary in duration between 6 – 8 weeks to coincide with venue programming throughout the year.

The Waterfront Theatre and Performance Works are located in the heart of Vancouver on Granville Island.  The theatres are a gathering place for people who come to see the creative and dynamic work of some of the best Theatre Companies and Festivals in Canada.  With over 80,000 people visiting our theatres each year, it is an ideal space for visual artists to showcase their work.

REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking a variety of artwork in various media types (please do not include sculpture or freestanding art).  Artwork must be able to hang from the wall and must be suitable for a family audience.  You are encouraged and welcome to sell individual works from your exhibit. The Granville Island Cultural Society receives a 20% commission on all works sold.

SUBMISSION DETAILS 

Please submit in hardcopy or electronic format 

• A brief description of your proposed exhibition including
  • a working title
  • an artist’s statement about the exhibition
  • details of the artwork including size and medium
  • please note: the average exhibition shows 8 – 12 pieces; the minimum size for invidually framged pieces is 12″ square.
• Photographs of the exhibition *We would like to see what the artwork looks like when framed and hung on the wall* JPEG photographs are welcome.
• Artist biography, resume and website link if available.
• Incomplete submissions will not be selected for jury process.
• It is expected and understood that exclusively the artwork submitted in the proposal will be the artwork displayed during the exhibition

Electronic submissions can be sent to
Subject: Art in the Venues
Attention: Una Memisevic
Email:  admin@giculturalsociety.org

Hardcopy submissions can be delivered to:
Attention: Una Memisevic
Granville Island Cultural Society
101 – 1398 Cartwright St.
Vancouver BC
V6H 3R8