Exhibition Application Form

SCC Gallery Floor plan. Click the above image to open a downloadable PDF in a new browser tab. 

GALLERY DETAILS

The SCC gallery is approximately 950 square feet. There is a reception desk in the back of the gallery, where a staffperson supervises both the gallery and our fine craft gift shop (to the left and back of the reception desk). There is a large window at the front of the gallery, which has UV protection coating.  The walls of the gallery are backed with plywood. The SCC has a selection of plinths, shelves, and floor plinths which can be provided for exhibitions.

Applications which would request changes to the colour of the walls or otherwise require dramatic intervention to the gallery are typically unable to be accommodated, and alternative plans should be discussed with the exhibition coordinators prior to application. 

 

GALLERY POLICIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Saskatchewan Craft Council encourages creative freedom and respectful collaboration. CARFAC has outlined the principles of responsible creative collaboration with Indigenous and other cultures:

1.         Free prior and informed consent;

2.         Shared control over process and product;

3.         Acknowledgement and attribution;

4.         Respect for cultural differences; and

5.         Reciprocity and benefit sharing.

It is expected that all exhibition applications meet these standards in the creation of the artwork. More information on CARFAC’s appropriation guide can be found here. The Canadian Crafts Federation has also provided a resource handbook about cultural appropriation in Craft in Canada, which you can find by clicking here.

 

For each exhibition the SCC will provide

• Installation assistance
• Insurance
• Promotion
• Documentation
• Partial compensation for shipping (up to a maximum cap to be determined with the Executive Director)
• and Artist Royalties to be paid to the artist (CARFAC - Category 1). If an artist talk is agreed upon by both parties, an honorarium will be provided to the artist. 

The SCC regrets we cannot pay CARFAC standard royalties for group exhibitions. Royalties for group exhibitions are paid at a different rate than the CARFAC recommendations. Artist talks are provided an honourarium of $150. Please contact us if you would like further information or clarification on these royalties.

Policy around sale of work:

Artists applying for exhibition may choose to have work for sale, or not for sale. The SCC Gallery will be responsible for processing any exhibition sales and arranging shipping with purchasers. A 40% commission will be retained by the SCC on any sales. The commercial or non-commercial nature of an exhibition is not part of the criteria for selection. 

Deadline for Submission:

November 01, 5:00 pm CST. This form will be automatically disabled at the noted time. 
Applicants will be notified of the curatorial committee's selections in January 2026. 

 
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:

Note: these requirements are repeated with additional information and details on page 4 of this application. Consider reviewing that page fully before preparing your materials.

For this application you will need:

1. Written proposal 
   This should describe your project - you may supply this information either in a standard written proposal (Maximum 750 words. Please supply as a doc, docx, or PDF), alternatively you may complete a questionaire about your proposed exhibition (supplied on page 3 of this form).
2. CV (For each participating artist - maximum 2 pages each(doc, docx, or PDF)
3. Images - Maximum 20 images - or, if applying for a large group exhibition, please include 2 images per participant.
   
   File type and size: JPEG, JPG, or PNG;  maximum 1MB and 1500 pixels on the longest side
   File name: please use a 'leading zero' and title your image files as follows: 01title.jpg,  02title.jpg, 03title.jpg... Do not include spaces in your filename.
   
   If you are proposing work that has not yet been created, or is in progress, please provide snapshots of the in-progress works, and/or sketches of your ideas, and images of past similar works (in theme or technique) to show the committee your skill and ability.
   
   
4. Image List  - Please title your image list as "[Exhibition title] - Image List", and ensure it contains the following for each image:
   
   Filename; (e.g 01title.jpg)
   Title of work;
   Artist's full name;
   Year the piece was made;
   Materials (e.g. clay);
   Technique;  (e.g. wheel throwing);
   Dimensions (h x w x d) - these can be approximate or an estimate for work that is in process. Please indicate if measurements are in CENTIMETRES or INCHES. 

       Please supply your image list as a doc, docx, PDF, xls, or xlsx. file

 

If you have questions or require assistance with this application, please contact the Exhibition Coordinators, Leah Moxley Teigrob and Maia Stark: 

exhibitions@saskcraftcouncil.org  | 306-653-3616 ext 2

 

NOTE: Saving your form as a draft

• You can choose to save your form and continue it later
• If you press the "Save" button below there will be a pop up that looks something like this:

 

You DO NOT have to make a Jotform account to use the "save" feature. Click "Skip Create an Account" 

A new pop-up will look like this: 

 

Add your email in the field, then click "SEND" 

An email from Jotform will be sent to your email address. It will look something like this: 

Now, you can close the application form on your browser, and then when you work on it next, be sure to click "Continue form" in this email. Your browser will open the form up where you last left it. 

You can then continue to fill out the form, and use the "next" and "back" buttons to review your application before pressing Submit on the last page. If you save multiple times, be sure you are clicking the most recent email from Jotform. 

Pronouns: Why do we ask for this information?

We ask every craftsperson or artist we work with how they would like to be addressed, for the simple purpose of making sure we use the most respectful language when discussing their work and practice.

Every person uses pronouns to describe themselves and others, whether these are the most common personal pronouns we know (she/her, he/him, they/them) or just the many types of pronouns that we use in every day language (We, My, Mine, Ours, I, You). 

If you'd like to know more about how personal pronouns relate to gender identity, click here.

The following self-identifications are voluntary– this information is used to assist the SCC in understanding how we are supporting and reaching our craft community. 

In this section you may choose to answer the following questions in the space provided OR submit a written proposal on the following page.

Some questions are required - others are optional. You must respond to the required questions. Provide as much detail as you can. 

This option is available since answering direct questions about an exhibition may be more useful to applicants, rather than a standard written proposal. Please consider which option you'd prefer. 

You do not need to do both.

REVIEW THE REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING 

If you have questions or require assistance, contact exhibitions@saskcraftcouncil.org | 306-653-3616 ext 2

1. Written Exhibition Proposal
Maximum 750 words
Doc. docx. PDF files accepted

An exhibition proposal typically describes the appearance and theme of the exhibition; materials used; availability or other considerations for scheduling; and/or any community or educational elements. An exhibition proposal should include a description of the artistic content of the exhibition as well as the practicalities.

Please make it clear in your proposal if your supplied images are examples of the specific works that will be in the exhibition, or if they are examples of works that are planned or are examples of the artists' skill or practice. This greatly helps the curatorial committee when evaluating images alongside the exhibition proposal.

 

REMINDER: SKIP this upload if you have already filled out the Proposal Questionnaire on the previous page. 

2. Curriculum Vitae
Maximum 2 pages per artist
Doc. docx. PDF. files accepted

This section should contain a CV (an artist's resume) for each participant in the exhibition. If submitting for a large group exhibition with many artists, please select three or four participant's CVs to include as examples.

A CV should list artists' full contact information (mailing address; phone number; email) as well as any relevant educational and/or exhibition history, performances, commissions, publications, collections, prizes, etc. 

3. Images
Maximum 20 images
File type: JPEG, JPG, or PNG
Image size: maximum 1500 pixels on the longest side
File size: maximum 1MB

Applicants may supply up to 20 images – OR two images per artist in the case of a group exhibition (which may necessitate more than 20 images).

To ensure that your index order is followed and the images are presented in your preferred order, please name each file with a leading zero followed by the title. Do not include spaces. 
e.g. 01title.jpg,  02title.jpg…  (as opposed to 1title.jpg, 2title.jpg)

Sketches of planned works are acceptable. However, please consider proposing an exhibition where works are in progress or completed, as this is generally considered to be a stronger application.

Artists may upload video files if appropriate. 

Video Requirements:

• File type: MP4
• File size: 30MB maximum
• Please adhere to the same file naming guidelines as provided for image requirements.(e.g. 01title.MP4)
  

Please contact the exhibition coordinators if you require assistance. 

4. Image List 
pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx

The image list is simply a list of the photos you have supplied, providing us extra information on the artworks we see. This can be done as a list, or in tables (see example below), or on a spreadsheet. 

e.g.

Please ensure your image list contains the following information for each image: 

- File name with the Title of the piece (e.g. 01title.jpg);
- Title of work;
- Artist's name;
- Year created;
- Materials/technique (e.g. clay, wheel throwing);
- Dimensions (h x w x d) - these can be approximate. Indicate if you have provided your measurements are in CENTIMETRES or INCHES. 

Review your information carefully before pressing "Submit."

 You can use the "back" and "next" buttons to review all pages before submitting.

If you have questions, or need to make changes to your application after submitting, please email Leah Moxley Teigrob & Maia Stark at exhibitions@saskcraftcouncil.org

  

 

Exhibition applications will be reviewed by a curratorial committee in December. All applicants will be contacted in January 2026.

 

Please note that exhibition space at the Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery is extremely limited! If your proposal is not accepted, do not be discouraged, and please apply with us again.

If you are a current member of the SCC, our staff would be happy to provide advice and feedback from the curatorial committee, and/or assist in further exhibition applications, match you with other appropriate opportunities, or make recommendations on how to move forward. 

For information about membership options, visit saskcraftcouncil.org/membership