Be a Demoing Artist at the Winter Market

Nov 14-15, 2025

Application DUE Oct 3 at 11:59PM MST

Demoing Artists will take the stage for 1hr on Nov 15 to show off their artwork and processes to the public at the Show + Sale Winter Market. This PAID opportunity is a fantastic way to get more confident in public speaking and adds a unique experience to your CV. 

Successful students will receive a $300 honorarium, and will be featured in the markets promotions and advertisements.

Visit our website showandsale.ca for more details!

Important Infomation: Estimated Time to Read, 2 Mins

We understand that the processes in the Show + Sale program create barriers to access; and are centered around colonial and Western methodologies of being and interacting with artists as an organization. In recognition of these barriers, the program is committed to working with our artists to provide accomodations that suit their abilities and situations.

The program also recognizes that, at this time, due to limitations with our operating budget; we are unable to provide specialized accomodations or directly pay for external support persons for students. We also acknowledge that our staff may not have the skills to fully support all artists’ needs, however, we are able to provide the supports outlined below:

• We will work one-on-one with Artists who experience barriers; and will do our best to give support over email, in person, or through audio and video platforms (Microsoft Teams) to develop accommodations that suit their abilities and situations.

The Show + Sale Manager and Coordinator are hosting open office hours on the following days and times. During these times, students will be able to come into the Students' Association office (located in the Main Mall) to ask questions about the application.

If you have questions, need clarifications or to arrange accomodations, please contact the Show and Sale Team as follows:

1. Email showandsale.sa@auarts.ca

or

2. Book either an in-person or virutal a meeting with the Show and Team

Book a Meeting Here

 Juli (Show and Sale Manager) and AJ (Show and Sale Assistant) will do their best to answer questions and go through the demoing artist application with you. Please contact us as early as possible so we can give you the best support possible.

Important Infomation: Estimated Time to Read 2 Minutes

We are looking for students who enjoy making art in public, answering questions, and are open to learning! Your demo pitch should tell us:

• What kind of art you make and why you want to demo for the public
• Why you think what you're making would be interesting and engaging for people of all ages to watch!

The Show + Sale team looks for applications that:

• Gives a strong sense of own artistic practice, and a strong understanding of the material processes involved in the demo
• Has considered audience interactions, participation and engagment throughly
• Provides a detailed and clear step-by-step of the proposed demo from materials, set-up, take down and what you will be teaching the audience.

The Show + Sale team will be providing the following equipment support to ALL demoing artists. However, we will still like to see your application mention and consider all the equipment you will be needing, whether or not it is included in this list.

• 6ft table and space for equipment up to 3ft x 3ft
• A large TV screen
• A top-down camera for close ups
• Microphone and speakers

Show + Sale can not provide the artist with use of equipment, materials supplies, and machinery that are the property of AUArts for their demo, such as ceramic throwing wheels, paints easels and deparment carts etc. If your proposed demo will be using AUArts equipment, you are responsible for providing Show + Sale proof that you have recieved permission from faculty and technicians or bringing in your own equipment.