Throughout the year, the North Vancouver Community Arts Council offers opportunities for artists and artisans in all visual media and the performing arts. This list of Artist Calls is updated regularly, so check back often for new opportunities.

Current Artist Calls

CALL FOR ARTISTS:  THE GIFT BOX
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking artisans to participate in The Gift Box which is located in CityScape Community Art Space. The display contract is for three months. We are specifically looking for small, impulse-buy gift items with reasonable prices and a broad demographic appeal.
Jury appointment:  Please contact communications@nvartscouncil.ca or call 604.988.6844 to make a jury appointment
Jury fee:  not applicable, membership required upon acceptance
Download application form here. (22KB)
Download full call information here (211KB).

CALL FOR ARTISTS:  ART IN THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMME
This programme currently has two exhibition locations: 2D display at the District Library Gallery at Lynn Valley Main Library and 2D and 3D display at the District Foyer Gallery at the North Vancouver District Hall. The artist call is for both venues and the qualifying artists will be allocated to a venue by the curatorial staff at the NVCAC. Artists will not be booked for more than one show per year in either venue.
Deadline for submissions:
Twice per year, check back for next deadline to be annouced late spring 2012.
Please note:  submissions received between calls will be held until the next sumbission deadline.

Jury fee:  not applicable, membership required upon acceptance
Download submission details

CALL FOR CRAFTERS AND ARTISANS
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking artisans for three outdoor summer craft fairs.  Exhibitors’ art or crafts will be subject to the approval of a jury to ensure they are handmade by the submitting artist.  Only arts and crafts accepted by the jury may be sold or exhibited.
To book a jury appointment, please call the North Vancouver Community Arts Council at 604.988.6844.  Application forms are available at our office or as a pdf below.
Jury Date:  call 604.988.6844 to make an appointment
Jury Fee:  $10
Download detailed information
Download pdf application form

Upcoming Artist Calls

CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS - CITYSCAPE COMMUNITY ART SPACE
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council seeks submissions for exhibitions at CityScape Community Art Space.
We accept proposals from all members of the community. To encourage and celebrate emerging and established artists CityScape maintains an inclusive environment and always exhibits group shows with 3 or more artists. Artists are welcome to submit individually or as part of a group. Should an individual themed proposal be accepted, the North Vancouver Community Arts Council will group that artist with additional artists through an open call or invite other artists who fit with the accepted themed proposal. Non-artists are also invited to submit ideas and concepts for exhibitions they would like to see in the gallery. CityScape is a unique and dynamic space, and encourages diverse and creative themed proposals.
Deadline for submissions:
  The next deadline will be announced summer 2012.

Jury Fee:  not applicable
Download submission details