Apply for a Celebratory Exhibition '56 Works to Celebrate 56 Years' with the Langley Arts Council

About the Fundraising Exhibition

The Langley Arts Council is a charitable organization that has been serving the residents of the Township of Langley and the City of Langley since 1968. This year we're celebrating our 56th anniversary and inviting local artists to share their work, and stories with our growing community within this celebratory event.

For this exhibition, we're welcoming artists who reside in the City of Langley and Township of Langley to apply for a 6-week-long exhibition within the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre Main Hall Gallery, the home of the Langley Arts Council. This exhibition will include an opening reception with music and refreshments, friends, and families of the artists, cultural shareholders, door prizes, and more.

Are you a local artist, business, or art appreciator who would like to support this exhibition in a greater way? Contact Deepika at events@langleyarts.ca. We thank those of you who have already expressed interest. We're seeking support for musical performers, photographers, door prizes, advertising funds, volunteers, and monetary support at this time.

Submission Deadline: November 1, 2024

Exhibition Dates: November 23rd, 2024 - January 8th, 2025.

Price: FREE to apply.

Reception SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Artist Eligibility

- Artists must reside in the Township of Langley or the City of Langley at the time of the submission of their application.

- Artists of all ages are welcome to apply.

Artwork Eligibility

For this exhibition, we are accepting both 2D and 3D artwork. The Arts Council encourages artists who work in different media, such as sculpture, ceramics, installations, contemporary jewelry, and objects, to submit to this exhibition to showcase the array of artistic talent within the Langleys. Do you have a question about your work and its eligibility? Please contact Mini at galleries@langleyarts.ca to connect before submitting your application.

Exhibition Theme

There is no theme for this exhibition, and all subject matter is welcome.

Original Artwork as defined by the Arts Council

 Please ensure your work follows the LAC's definition of an 'Original Artwork'

Original artwork is created at the hand of the artist who is submitting the work. The creation process must be the effort of a single individual to convey their interpretation of an image or multiple images. Submitting artists are allowed to use reference photos to inspire their work, but artists must use their own design and composition for the final artwork to be considered original.

If you are submitting a photo medium please ensure the main focal point of the image was taken by the artist and is not a stock image. We do allow stock images to be used in submitted artworks however it must not make up more than 30% of the entire finished artwork.

Artist Statement

Do you have a story you would like to share about your time within the Arts Councils Community? Please use the form below to share your story. We would love to hear from you and would like to incorporate some of these stories into the curation of the exhibition and it's presentation within the reception.

Gallery Specifications

 All the selected artworks will be on display and can be purchased at the Main Hall Gallery and in the AIFS Online Gallery. Click here to see the AIFS Online Galleries.

 Artwork submitted to this call to artists must not have been exhibited at any of our Art in Found Spaces Galleries previously.

 Artists are welcome to submit 3 artworks for consideration and will receive a notice via email about the status of their submission after the show's submission deadline.

 Artworks submitted to the Langley Arts Council must not have been created in an art class, lesson, or paint night.

 All artworks must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.

2D Artwork Specifications and Hanging Requirements

Artworks must be appropriately prepared for immediate hanging. Work must be appropriately framed or stretched with finished sides and properly wired for hanging, using d-hooks and wire. The D hooks should be 4” from the top of the frame or 1/3 of the height of the frame. The stretched wire should be 2” below the top of the frame. Oil and acrylic paintings on gallery-style canvas with the painting wrapping the sides do not require framing. The Arts Council will disqualify artworks that are misrepresented by the photos, inappropriately framed, inappropriately wired, or in poor condition.

3D Artwork Specifications

3D Artwork submissions are welcome and encouraged for this exhibition. Please note, that all 3D works submitted must come with a display stand if necessary for proper display. The Arts Council does have plinths for the display of 3D works. If a plinth created by the artist is required, please contact Mini at galleries@langleyarts.ca to discuss the works display with reference photos attached.

Jurying Process

Want to learn more about the Langley Arts Council's jurying process?

Download the juror's package below for more information

2024 AIFS Jurying Process.pdf

Artwork Sale & Commission

 All artworks must be for sale, and any sales that take place during the duration of the exhibition must be facilitated through the Langley Arts Council.
 The Arts Council takes a 35% commission on all artwork sales for this exhibition. If artists would like to donate their commission to the Arts Council, please indicate this using the form below.

Photographing your Artwork

We've provided two resources for artists on how to photograph their artwork for this exhibition. As photos will be available online, we require good-quality images for the marketing, promotion, and online portion of this exhibition.

"How to Photograph a Painting, Step by Step" by Artists Network Staff

https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/oil-painting/how-to-photograph-a-painting-step-by-step/

"How to Document Your Artwork with Jannette Maedel" by the Surrey Art Gallery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOAAmoZp_kg&feature=youtu.be

Insurance
The Langley Arts Council insurance policy does not provide coverage for exhibiting artists. The Langley Arts Council cannot be responsible for theft or damage in any of their Art In Found Spaces Galleries; that being said precaution will be exercised to keep the artwork safe in each exhibition space.

Right to Refuse an Artwork

The Langley Arts Council reserves the right to refuse any piece. Work not properly prepared and or submitted may not be exhibited (consult with the Arts Council regarding any questions or special considerations for hanging an artwork before submission).

Additional Questions

Please contact galleries@langleyarts.ca