- This is an OPEN CALL, meaning artists do not have to be a member of the Langley Arts Council to apply.

- Artists of all ages are welcome to apply.

Artwork Eligibility

- Artwork must not have been previously exhibited at any of our exhibition spaces.

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

- Artworks must follow the Arts Council's definition of '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 own personal 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 an 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, they must not make up more than 30% of the entire finished artwork.

Artwork Specifications

- This call is open to 2D artworks and 3D artworks.

- Artworks will be on display and available for purchase at the Main Hall Gallery as well as the online Gallery. Click here to see our current exhibitions online.

- Artworks must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.

- 2D artworks must be ready and prepared for immediate hanging. Meaning, wall-mounted canvas or paper work must be appropriately framed or stretched with finished sides and properly wired for hanging, using d-hooks and wire. For questions about 2D artworks that are not stretched or framed, please contact galleries@langleyarts.ca with reference photos attached

- 3D artworks must come with a stand if necessary for artwork to be displayed upright on a plinth. For questions about 3D artworks please contact galleries@langleyarts.ca with reference photos of work on display attached.

Specific Requirements for this Call to Artists

- Artists are encouraged to submit a short write-up to be displayed with the piece, offering context and connecting it to the exhibition theme.

Artwork Sale & Commission

- All exhibited artworks must be available for purchase for the duration of the exhibition.

- All sales are handled through the Langley Arts Council.
- Exhibiting artists will be paid once their exhibition has come to a close and the artwork has been picked up by the buyer.

- A 35% LAC commission will be deducted from the artist’s cheque.

Photographing your Artwork

High-quality images are essential for the online exhibition. Here are two resources to assist you in photographing your work:

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

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