Solo Exhibition Proposal

Leighton Art Centre (LAC) is at the confluence of art, history, and nature and we welcome proposals that consider our relationship to the environment. We invite submissions from artists, craftspeople, collectives, and curators of all backgrounds working in all genres, styles, and mediums. We provide opportunities for artists at all stages of their artistic careers, including new and emerging artists.

THE CRITERIA FOR APPLYING ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Be an artist based in Alberta
Be willing to work with our educational department to develop programming relating to your exhibition
We aim for diversity in our programming and encourage submissions from BIPOC artists
We are especially interested in proposals that consider the relationship between art and nature, or that show a tie to Leighton Art Centre

NOTE:

Leighton Art Centre pays CARFAC project fees for exhibitions
If artists choose to sell artwork through this exhibition, Leighton Art Centre takes 40% commission
Deadline to submit is July 5th, annually
Submitting on behalf of multiple artists? Please head over to our Group Exhibition Proposal form instead.

Artist Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

Website

Optional, but preferred.

Facebook Link

Instagram Link

Do you wish to self-identify as a BIPOC artist?

Yes

Copy & Paste Your CV(Required)

Exhibition Information

Proposed Exhibition Title(Required)

Can be a ‘working title’.

Artist Statement(Required)

Please describe your artistic practice, influences and interests. Include an introduction to the body of work you’re submitting, including background information, methods and motivations. Please describe how your current work relates to your previous work, and how it fits in a contemporary context or within the context of Leighton Art Centre.

Tips on writing an effective artist statement can be found at www.gyst-ink.com/artist-statement-guidelines.

Project Proposal(Required)

Describe the proposed project or exhibition including: concept, materials, and narrative. How will the exhibit appear? What are any technical and equipment requirements and any other relevant information about the exhibition? This should fit within the context of your artist statement.

Approximately how many artworks are to be exhibited?(Required)

Has this exhibition been exhibited elsewhere?(Required)

Yes

If yes, where and when?(Required)

Are there currently any future bookings for this exhibition?(Required)

Yes

Maybe – I have an application pending

If you answered yes or maybe, please describe(Required)

Are you able to offer or arrange supplemental programming (e.g. artist demo, workshop, lecture)?(Required)

This could be an artist demo, artist talk and/or workshop to be taught at Leighton Art Centre’s Education Centre sometime during the exhibition. This is a proposal only and not a firm commitment from either your or Leighton Art Centre.

Yes

Please describe.(Required)

Supporting Materials

Images(Required)

Please attach up to 10 images of your artwork (high res – 300 dpi, max 5 MB per file). If you have not completed the works that would be part of the proposed exhibition, please include instead examples of your most recent (or relevant) past work.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 10.

Image List

Use of this table is optional, but please do use it if (a) you feel your images would benefit from a description or (b) you already have these details available for the pictured piece. Any details you provide here will be proposed only. Click the plus button (+) at the end of the row to add another line (max 10).

Image #

Description

Title

Medium

Dimensions

Price

Year

Is there anything else you would like us to know about your proposed exhibition?