Apply for the Langley Arts Council's Annual Youth Exhibition & New Competition!
This call is FREE to apply and open to Youth ages 14-29.
The Langley Arts Council invites you to join us in our annual young artist's exhibition at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Center. This years' exhibition also is a competition with $750 in cash prizes will be awarded by our distinguished panel of Jurors. There is no theme to this call, and artists at any stage of their artistic journey are welcome to submit their 2D or 3D works for consideration.
Exhibition Dates: May 1st - June 15th, 2026
Opening Reception: TBD
Location: Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Center 'Main Hall Gallery' (26770 29th Ave, Aldergrove BC V4W 3B8).
Submission Deadline: Wednesday March 18th, 2026
Artist Eligibility
- This exhibition is open to young artists aged 14 - 29 years old.
- Artists do not need to be members of the Langley Arts Council to apply.
- Artists must currently reside in B.C.
Artwork Eligibility
- Please ensure your work follows the Arts Council'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 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 it must not make up more than 30% of the entire finished artwork.
Artwork Specifications
- Artworks will be on display and available for purchase at the Main Hall Gallery as well as the online Gallery. Click here to see the our current exhibitions online.
- 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 at an art class, lesson, or paint night.
- Artworks must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.
-Artworks must fall under the Arts Council's definitions of 2D or 3D artwork.
2D Artwork Category Requirements
- 2D works include painting, drawing, print-making, digital art, photography, stained glass, flat ceramics, fibre art, etc.
- 2D submissions must be hung on the wall and must be suitably 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. The D hooks should be 1/3 of the height of the frame. The stretched wire should be more than 2” below the top of the frame.
- For questions about hanging 2D Artworks that are not stretched or framed, please contact galleries@langleyarts.ca with reference photos attached.
3D Artwork Category Requirements
- 3-Dimensional (3D) works have significant measurable depth, height and length. 3D works include sculpture, ceramics, woodwork, glass, clay, etc. and do not hang on the wall.
- 3D Artwork must come with a stand if necessary for display. If a stand or plinth is required by the artist for display from the Arts Council, please contact galleries@langleyarts.ca with reference photos of work on display attached.
Jurying Process
Click the link below to view the Arts Council's updated Jurying Process.
Awards
All accepted artworks will be considered for the Best in Show prizes. This year, the Jury will be responsible for awarding First, Second, and Third place and each Juror will be awarding a selected Juror Excellence Award to a work of their choice. The awards will be announced at the Awards Ceremony, which will take place at the Opening Reception.
Prizes to be Awarded
1st Place - $200
2nd Place - $150
3rd Place - $100
Juror's Award of Excellence - $100 (3 awarded)
Jurors
To be announced closer to call deadline.
Artwork Sale & Commission
- All exhibited artworks must be available for purchase.
- 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
We've provided two resources for artists on how to successfully photograph their artwork. Since this is a digital platform it is imperative to have good quality images. These resources should help you to achieve that.
"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 Exhibition 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 .
To apply please fill out the application below.
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