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Exhibition Proposals
The LAC welcomes exhibition proposals from artists and institutions at any time.
OAC Exhibition Assistance
The program supports Ontario-based artists and artist collectives working in visual arts, craft and media art practices in the presentation of their artwork in a confirmed public exhibition. Grant amount, minimum $500, maximum $2000.
See how your exhibition at the LAC may be funded:
Market Place
Sell your arts and crafts in our Market Place artist market, its FREE for current members! There’s just a commission when your work sells. Paintings, mixed medium, drawings, sculptures, candles, pottery, woodworking, glassware stained glass, textiles, jewelry, prints, photography, greeting cards, books, music CD’s, and much more are accepted.
How to Submit:
Community Exhibitions
The LAC offers a wide variety of group exhibitions for all to participate in; emerging, mid-career and professional artists are welcome.
How to Submit:
View the call for submissions below, click, read guidelines and complete the form and deliver with artwork.
Questions?
May
04may5:00 pm5:00 pmSpring Studio Clear Out: Submission Deadline5:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Event Details
The Spring Studio Clear Out Show is back! Artists, this is your chance to clear out that packed studio to make room for new work! Do you have old
Event Details
The Spring Studio Clear Out Show is back! Artists, this is your chance to clear out that packed studio to make room for new work! Do you have old artwork that has been sitting for years, work that your are tired of shuffling around to make space in your studio? The spring studio clear out exhibit has low submission fees so you can enter a lot work and get back that studio space you need!
Eligiblity:
Maximum size of 36″; maximum price of $149 for a single work or series. Open to any 2D or 3D media.
Submission Fee:
$15 for 5 works; $25 for 10; $35 for 15; prints and cards 8×10″ or smaller $5 for 10.
Schedule
Entry Deadline: Sat. May 4
Exhibition Opens: Tue. May 7
Exhibition Closes: Sat. June 1
Artwork Pick Up: Tue. June 3 – 15
NO PICK UP BEFORE June 3. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE June 15.
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Time
May 4, 2024 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
June
01jun5:00 pm5:00 pmFar Out Show 2024 – Submission Deadline5:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Event Details
Far Out Show This exhibition’s focus is to highlight and showcase those offbeat, avant-garde, radical and/or extreme works of art that make us all think
Event Details
Far Out Show
This exhibition’s focus is to highlight and showcase those offbeat, avant-garde, radical and/or extreme works of art that make us all think outside the box and push the limits of expressionism in contemporary art.
Eligibility
All artwork MUST be in the theme of “Far Out” meaning works which are abstract, experimental, atypical, outrageous, unconventional, off-beat, conceptual, surreal, etc. This exhibition is open to all emerging, midcareer and established visual artists. All mediums accepted in 2D and 3D (watercolour, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textile, mixed media, etc.) Limit of 3 entries.
All artworks must be originals and not copies, derivatives or artworks based in any way on other copyrighted or published artistic works. They must be entirely executed by the applicant. Giclées and prints of the artist’s original works are accepted for this exhibition
How to Submit
Complete this Submission Form and payment below and deliver the artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.
Submission Fee:
$15/submission.
Maximum number of submissions per artist is 3 and size limit of 4 linear feet width for a single work or combined 8 linear for all submissions. (Series, diptychs, etc: under 3 are consider 1 submission, over 3 may be considered more depending on wall requirements to install.)
Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, and curate the exhibition, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.
Schedule
Entry Deadline: Sat June 1
Exhibition Opens: Tues June 4
Reception: Fri June 7, 6-8 pm
Exhibition Closes: Fri July 26
Artwork Pick Up: Tues July 30 to August 10
NO PICK UP BEFORE JULY 30. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 10.
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Time
June 1, 2024 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
07jun5:00 pm10:00 pmMill St. Market: June 75:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Event Details
The Leamington Arts Centre (LAC), in partnership with the Municipality of Leamington, the Uptown Leamington BIA, and the Bank Theatre are proud to present the Mill St. Market. The Mill St.
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The Leamington Arts Centre (LAC), in partnership with the Municipality of Leamington, the Uptown Leamington BIA, and the Bank Theatre are proud to present the Mill St. Market.
The Mill St. Market is specially curated to serve delectable street food and drinks while you shop for handcrafted arts and and crafts lining the modern, reinvented, Mill Street in Leamington. With live music, you’ve never experienced a night market like this! Be a part of the Uptown Leamington Experience!
Click HERE for more info about begging a vendor, sponsor, or volunteer!
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Time
June 7, 2024 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
July
26jul5:00 pm5:00 pmArts at the Marina: Exhibitor Registration Deadline5:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
Event Details
Join us for the 30th annual ARTS @ THE MARINA outdoor arts and crafts show. NEW DATES! Saturday July 27, 10am-6pm & Sunday July 28, 10am-4pm at the scenic Leamington Marina/Rick
Event Details
Join us for the 30th annual ARTS @ THE MARINA outdoor arts and crafts show.
NEW DATES! Saturday July 27, 10am-6pm & Sunday July 28, 10am-4pm at the scenic Leamington Marina/Rick Atkin Park.
All forms of arts and crafts, food and beverage vendors are welcome.
ARTS @ THE MARINA is one of the regions oldest and most widely acclaimed fine arts & crafts shows which attracts approximately 6000+ visitors each year featuring roughly 80+ arts and crafts artisans and food vendors with live performances by local musicians and a children’s art activities area.
Each year Arts @ the Marina continues to gain recognition and attention. Over the years it has become a highly anticipate event for residents and has become a significant tourist attraction for the region.
Click HERE for more info.
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Time
July 26, 2024 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT-11:00)