*PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE SUBMITTING THIS FORM*

About the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre:

We are the only stand-alone Sexual Assault Centre in Southwestern Alberta, providing leadership, advocacy, and comprehensive services for victims of sexual violence. As a community-based organization, we not only serve people of all ages that have been impacted by sexual abuse/assault, we also provide public education and advocate with the government to create awareness and change in our society. In November 2023, we successfully completed our renovations for the Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre which is specifically dedicated to helping children/youth who have experienced abuse or severe neglect.

About the Installation:

“Impact Unveiled: Beyond the Silence” will be hosted at the Yates Theatre Art Gallery during the month of May 2025 in observance of Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Our goal is to create a space where individuals impacted by sexual violence feel seen, heard, and supported, as well as curate art that will encourage important conversations in the community. While the focus of this project is to support individuals impacted by sexualized violence, submissions do not need to directly address this topic. We invite art that celebrates survival, healing, strength, empowerment, and the emotions tied to these experiences. Artists from all backgrounds, disciplines, and identities are encouraged to participate. This is a chance to showcase your creative voice while contributing to an installation that inspires change and offers meaningful support to a vital cause.

Criteria of work that will be accepted:

• We recognize the importance of safety, privacy, and confidentiality. As such, you are not required to use your name on your work – you can choose to remain anonymous or use a pseudonym (more information on this can be found on the submission form).
• All art must be original
• Artwork should be at least 16x20 inches
• Artwork should explore themes such as healing, resilience, and empowerment
  • All pieces should be appropriate for all ages (the gallery is a family friendly setting)
  • The art does not need to specifically address or align with themes of sexual violence
  • Artwork that is sexual/sexualizes and/or encourages/depicts violence of any form will not be accepted.
  • Artwork that depicts nudity will not be accepted
• Aligning with the gallery display criteria, art must either be on canvases or framed. Artwork that is not in these forms (including 3D art) and will not be accepted

Submission Guidelines: 

• The deadline for submissions is April 1, 2025. After this date, an internal committee will review the artwork and let you know via email if your artwork has been accepted by April 14.
• If your artwork is accepted, we will need to have it in our possession by April 22. If we do not have it in our possession by this date, you will lose the opportunity to display your art.

We are excited to see your work and to create an impactful space together. Thank you for considering this opportunity to share your creativity and support a cause that is both urgent and essential. If you have any questions or would like more information about the installation, themes, or the submission process, please contact Lauryn Evans at either lauryn@csacleth.ca or (403) 694-1094.

*Please note that as this is a public art display and that pictures/videos of your artwork will likely be used for promotional purposes by either our organization or other community groups. The question is to clarify if you specifically would like to be tagged in the posts that are on the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre social media accounts. 

* Please note that the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre will not play a role in faciliating the sale of any artwork. If you are interested in selling your piece, we will post your provided email/price of the artwork and it will up to you to to facilitate the actual sale