Are you an artist eager to show and sell your work in a solo show? Scugog Arts is looking for our next lineup of artists to exhibit in our solo show space in 2024!
We have available openings for:
March
April
June
September
October
Are You Ready to Apply?
We welcome applications regardless of whether you reside within or outside of Scugog! Don’t shy away if this is your first time applying for a show — you do not need to have shown in a gallery before to be considered.
To apply for a show, you will need complete our Exhibition Application form. You can follow the prior link or find it on our Call For Entries page any time! This form will allow you to tell us about yourself as an artist, write a proposal and title for your show, and provide photos of work you’d be exhibiting. You can select a preferred timing window for the show to run. A show typically runs for 3-4 weeks.
Think about the elements that bring your artworks together. How might they look displayed together in a space? Are you working with similar themes, styles, emotions, colours? Does your work tell a particular story? Who might connect with your work? These are all things to think about when writing your proposal and deciding what you’d like to show. Please be sure to stop by in person to get a sense of the exhibition space, as well as to chat with us and ask any questions you might have.
How do we select artists for exhibitions?
- strong, unique work & concepts
- well-written artist statements
- well lit, quality images of the work
- We aim to feature a variety of different styles/mediums through the span of the year
- We take into account how often an artist has shown in the area
- We consider the potential audience of the work
If you’re accepted:
Congratulations!
Next:
- We will contact you via email to sort out timing, next steps, and all other details needed
- Have a meeting with us in person to ask any questions, check out the space, and visualize your show.
- Read over and complete the exhibition contract. This is the form that allows you to pay the exhibition fee and secure your timing. The contract must be completed 3-6 months in advance to the show.
- Decide on a main image of work from the show – you will be prompted to upload it in the exhibition contract. This will be the image we use across platforms to market your show.
- We have promotional materials designed and printed for every show, we promote in our newsletter, on our website and social platforms, and do a listing in FOCUS on Scugog.
It is encouraged that you spread the word too! You are free to re-post anything regarding the show that we put out on social media and do as much of your own promotion online as you see fit.
We hold a small reception on the opening Saturday of the show. Receptions take place from 1-3PM, and we provide snacks, coffee, and sweets. Invite your friends and family! It’s a nice chance to talk to gallery visitors about your work.
Looking forward to seeing your applications!