My Place, Call to 2D Artists
Non-refundable application Fee $7, LAC Member, $15 Non-members.
This call encourages artists to submit a work that reflects a place that feels uniquely theirs —whether it’s the representation of a physical space, an imagined world, a representation of a memory, or an abstract emotional landscape. My Place provides artists with an opportunity to show work in their unique style, reflecting a place that is significant to them. Write-ups are encouraged for this show.
Exhibition Dates
August 9th - September 25th, 2025
Opening Reception
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Opening Reception location: The Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Center 'Main Hall Gallery' (26770 29 Ave, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3B8).
The opening reception for this exhibition will be an offsite opening. This is to create a 'joint opening reception' alongside our other exhibitions on display. Select artists will invited to speak about their work, which will be projected during their speaking time in the reception.
Location
Timms Community Centre, Walkway Gallery (20399 Douglas Cres, Langley, BC V3A 4B3)
Submission Deadline
July 7th 2025
Artist Eligibility
- Artists of all ages are welcome to apply.
Artwork Eligibility
For this exhibition, we are accepting 2D artwork due to limitations at this venue. This means your work must be able to be hung on a wall using our hanging requirements noted below. Do you have a question about your work and hanging requirements? Please contact Mini at galleries@langleyarts.ca to connect before submitting your application.
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
We encourage all artists to submit a short write-up about their work, that may be hung alongside their work in the exhibition. Please submit, edited, and ready-to-print statements in the application below.
Gallery Specifications
All the selected artworks will be on display and can be purchased at the Timms Community Centre Walkway 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.
All artworks will be adjudicated using the AIFS Jurying process document added below.
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.
Jurying Process
Want to learn more about the Langley Arts Council's jurying process?
Download the juror's package below for more information
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. These photos must be cropped to the edges of the artwork frame, and must not have a watermark on the image.
"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 Mini at galleries@langleyarts.ca
To apply, complete the two steps below.
1. Fill out the Application form and SUBMIT. Please note this form may take a few minutes to load. Please be sure to click the blue "SUBMIT" button before closing this page. To receive an email confirmation of the application, you must create an Airtable account.
2. Complete your payment using the Red 'Pay Application Fee' button.