Origins & Influence: Member Theme Show Application Form

Members' Theme Show Application Form

Members of Visual Arts Mississauga (VAM) at Riverwood are invited to participate in our Member Theme Shows. Each exhibit gives emerging and established VAM artists the opportunity to exhibit their work.
Origins & Influence
April 20 - May 3, 2026

VAM invites artists to submit original artworks that pay homage to the masters by reinterpreting their iconic imagery, evocative colour palettes, or signature techniques. Share your perspectives that bridge the gap between creativity and stylistic inspiration.

Form Submissions due: Sunday, March 29th.

Artists notified: April 6

Artwork drop-off: Thursday, April 16th 1-4pm & 7-8pm and Saturday, April 18th 10am-1pm

Artwork pick-up: Monday, May 4th 1-4pm & 7-8pm and Saturday, May 9th 10am-1pm

Please fill out only one submission form per exhibition.

Exhibition space is limited to the first 25-30 pieces submitted, depending on artwork size.
Terms of Entry
- Adult members (18 years +) may enter one piece only in each exhibit.
- The work must be original and recent (completed within 2 years of exhibition date).
- Please do not submit exact copies or reproductions of master works.
- Submissions must be 2-dimensional.
- Maximum size is (20 x 24 inches). NOTE: 24 inches is the maximum height per piece.
- At intake upon delivery, each piece must be exhibition-ready with D-hooks and a wire (wiring must be attached). Works with faulty or poor wiring will not be accepted.
- Artwork must be dropped off/picked up in person at the dates & times listed above. You may send someone on your behalf. Please do not come at other times unless pre-arranged with VAM.
- VAM at Riverwood reserves the right to decline a submission deemed unsuitable for the exhibit: this includes work not dry; insecurely or improperly framed; work created with assistance, reproductions, or copies of another’s artwork (including instructor’s demos) and works inappropriate for our mixed-aged viewers.
- VAM at Riverwood will not be responsible for works during drop off, pick up, or those left after the pick-up date.
Please note DEADLINE for Submission.

The Exhibits will be on display in The VAM Gallery for the duration of the show. For more information, please contact exhibits@visualartsmississauga.com

THIS SHOW IS FREE TO ALL ACTIVE VAM MEMBERS.

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Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
Please use the email associated with your membership
Title of Piece*
Who was your work inspired by? How?*
i.e. Monet - colour palette
Medium*
Dimensions in inches (width x height)*
Value*
For sale?*
For insurance purposes, value or price must be listed. This applies to artwork that is listed as not for sale.
Please attach image of artwork. File name must be named as follows: Last Name, First Name, Artwork Title, Medium.*

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Members' Theme Show Application Form

Terms of Entry