Call for Submissions | Pride Exhibition

Ashdale Gallery invites submissions for a group exhibition celebrating queer voices and perspectives in contemporary painting. This exhibition centers the individual voice of the
artist — their vision, sensibility, and approach to making — rather than requiring explicitly queer-themed subject matter.

While queer experiences and identities have historically been underrepresented, this exhibition focuses on amplification rather than definition. Artists are encouraged to submit work that reflects their current practice, worldview, and expressive language, whether personal, abstract, narrative, or conceptual.

This exhibition is a celebration of presence, creative freedom, and artistic individuality.

EXHIBITION DETAILS

Location: Ashdale Gallery, North Vancouver
Exhibition Dates: July 25 – August 14

ELIGIBILITY

This call welcomes artists at all stages of their careers whose work is informed by queer identity, perspective, or lived experience.

Submissions are particularly encouraged from queer artists and artists from underrepresented communities.

Artists are not required to submit work with explicitly queer-centered themes.

Previous gallery representation is not required.

Please note: Acceptance into this exhibition does not guarantee ongoing representation with Ashdale Gallery.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Artists may submit 2–4 recently created works that best represent their current practice.

Please include the following in a single email submission:
• Images of submitted works (attached)
– Title
– Medium
– Year
– Dimensions
– Price
• Artist résumé (PDF preferred)
• Short artist bio or statement

HOW TO SUBMIT

Email submissions to: jessica@ashdalegallery.com

Email subject line: Pride Exhibition Submission – [Artist Name]

IMPORTANT DATES

Submission Deadline: February 3
Artist Notification: February 25 (Only 5 artists will be shortlisted. All applicants will be contacted.)
Work Ready for Review: June 10
Artwork Shipping Deadline: July 5

  • ACCEPTED MEDIA

    Painting in all mediums, including but not limited to oil, acrylic, watercolour, encaustic, and
    mixed media.

  • ADDITIONAL NOTES

    Accepted works must be exhibition-ready.
    Shipping and delivery logistics will be coordinated with selected artists.
    Further exhibition details will be shared upon acceptance.