The Chilliwack Museum and Archives is once again inviting the public to submit artwork for its upcoming Community Art Show.
The fifth annual event, which began during the pandemic, is set to open this fall and will run into the new year. Artwork submissions are being accepted at the end of September.
“We started this initiative as a way to connect with our community during the COVID-19 lockdown and it’s been so great to see it grow yearly into what it is today,” said executive director Shawna Dwyer. “We look forward to welcoming new and returning artists of all ages for the show’s fifth year.”
Chilliwack residents of any age, working in any medium, are welcome to submit their artwork.
The fifth annual Community Art Show will be on display from Oct. 17 to Jan. 18, 2025. Submissions are being accepted at the Chilliwack Museum from Sept. 23 to 28.
Submissions must meet the following six requirements:
- Artists may submit up to three pieces and expect to see at least one piece included in the exhibition. Additional works selected will be dependent on total submissions and display space
- Artwork must be accompanied by a completed submission form and signed media release
- All submissions must be labelled legibly with the full name of the artist and title of the artwork. An artist signature is not sufficient
- Wall mounted artworks (photographs, drawings, canvases, etc.) must be submitted with a proper hanging mechanism; with “D” hooks and a picture wire
- Submissions are limited to 60cm x 60cm. Oversized submissions will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on available space
- Submissions may be of any medium including, but not limited to collage, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, etc.
Artwork must be accompanied by a submission form and media release form, which can be picked up at the museum or found online at www.chilliwackmuseum.ca/community-art-show.
The Chilliwack Museum and Archives reserves the right to refuse pieces based on size, medium, and content. Pieces that are not chosen for display must be picked up immediately.
Full details of submission, display, and pick up requirements can be found at the link above.
