Artist Opportunities

Leighton Art Centre is situated on 80 acres in the Alberta foothills south of Calgary. We operate a museum and galleries in the historic home of Barbara and A.C. Leighton – two influential artists in Alberta from the early 1900s to the 1980s.

OPEN OPPORTUNITIES

23^rd Annual Juried Members Exhibition

Calling all Leighton Art Centre Members! We are thrilled to invite you to submit your artwork to be considered for the 2025 Juried Members Exhibition which will be exhibited from February 1 – April 6, 2025.

Our annual juried exhibition is an opportunity to celebrate the talent and creativity of the Centre’s member artists, with each member eligible to submit 2 pieces for consideration. The 2025 Jury Panel will review the submissions made by a range of artists and select work that explores a wide variety of themes and media including ceramics, paintings, wearables and textiles.

Note: For pieces offered for sale in the Juried Members Exhibition, the Leighton Art Centre’s commission is 50% and the artist consignor’s commission is 50%. Please be aware that this rate has changed from previous years.

2025 Juried Member Submissions are now closed and we thank all of our Members who submitted artwork for consideration!

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: OUTDOOR AND SITE-SPECIFIC PROJECTS

ONGOING INTAKE

The natural environment of the Leighton Art Centre is home to site-specific installations and has hosted numerous temporary, ephemeral, or performative art pieces. We accept expressions of interest on an ongoing basis, from artists across Canada and abroad. Expressions of interest are assessed on a case-by-case basis and generally involve two to three years of planning and fundraising. Contact(gallery@leightoncentre.org ) with a short email introducing yourself and your proposed project. Please describe why your work is a good fit at Leighton Art Centre.

MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

Leighton Art Centre Members enjoy exclusive discounts and are encouraged to submit their artwork for an opportunity to show and sell in our Gallery Shop, be part of our annual Juried Members Exhibition and Festive Foothills Art Sale, and be considered for participation in our Clothesline Art Sale.

PLEASE NOTE
Leighton Art Centre takes a commission of 50% on all sales. All exhibitions and opportunities are organized by the LAC in coordination with the artists.

For more information on becoming a member, please visit our Become a Member page.

For further assistance, please contact Gallery Shop & Guest Services Manager Joanne Smith: gallery@leightoncentre.org or 403.931.3633.

MEMBERS COLLECTION

ONGOING INTAKE

Members Collection is a chance to show your artwork in the Gallery Shop at Leighton Art Centre. This program is for new and established artists in all media including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, glass, woodwork, jewelry, books, and more. We will work with you, according to your level of experience, to select, display, promote, and manage your collection. Please note that space and availability are limited for this popular program and wait times vary.

Selected artists commit to:
1. Submitting artwork images and information in digital form
2. Delivering artwork one week prior to their feature
3. Picking up unsold pieces within two weeks of their feature end date

Gallery Staff commit to:
1.Working with you to select the artworks that have the strongest chance of selling in our context.
2. Installing and de-installing your artwork.
3. Managing the sale and delivery of sold works.

For more detailed information, please review and submit a Members Collection Expression of Interest.

Due to the popularity of this program, please anticipate a booking wait time of up to a year, while Gallery Staff review your Expression of Interest and work with you to develop a timeline for your feature. Please note that all artwork is subject to approval by Leighton Art Centre.

Important: Please read up on our Gallery Shop Guidelines & Requirements.

Members Collection Expression of Interest

Artists