VISUAL ARTIST application form VOAF 2026

VISUAL ARTIST Application Form

If you want to apply as a performing artist, please return to www.voaf.ca and complete the "Performer Application Form".
The Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV) is excited to present the 10th annual Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival. This festival offers opportunities for exhibition, performance, connection and learning to visual and performing artists facing social exclusion and other barriers. The Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival invites artists and performers from varying disciplines, backgrounds, and levels of experience to apply!
- What is your full name? (if you have a preferred name that is different than your legal name, please enter that here so CACV staff can address you correctly in correspondence)*
  
  First NameLast Name
- What is your artist name, if different than above? (If you are selected to participate, this is how you will be credited in all public-facing communications)
- Email*
  example@example.com
- Phone Number*
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- How do you prefer to be contacted?*
  
  EmailPhoneBothOther
- Social Media Links (instagram, tik tok, artist website, etc.)*
  LINK 1
- LINK 2
- LINK 3
- What city do you reside in? PLEASE NOTE: this festival is only open to artists whose primary residence is in the Metro Vancouver Area*
- What pronouns do you use? (check all that apply)*
  
  she/her/hershe/him/histhey/them/theirsOther - Share yours with us
- Are you 19 years of age or older?*
  
  YesNo
- Have you participated in VOAF before? (check all that apply)*
  
  Yes - as a visual artistYes - as a performerNo
- If yes, in which years have you exhibited? (check all that apply)
  
  202520242023202220212020201920182017
- Do you identify as belonging to any of the following groups? (Optional - check all that apply. This information will only be used internally for grant reporting purposes.)
  
  Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)Indigenous peoples from outside of "Canada"People of colourd/Deaf or hard of hearing peopleDisabled people2SLGBTQIA+ communitiesWomenPeople of diverse gender (ex. Non-binary, two-spirit, agender)Youth (29 years of age and younger)Seniors (65+)English as an additional language speakersImmigrants or refugeesLow or unstable income groupsNeurodivergent peoplesPeople with mental illness
- (Optional) Do you have any accessibility needs? How can we support you in the creation of your work, in the lead up to the festival, and/or during the festival?
- How do you identify as an Outsider Artist? Does your identity influence your art?*
  
  0/250
- Tell us about your practice: how did you get started and why do you make your work? Are you self- taught or trained? *
  
  0/250
- What medium(s) do you work in?*
  
  PaintingDrawingPrintmakingPhotographyFilmDigitalTextilesMixed MediaSculptureCeramicsJewelleryAnimationComicsOther
- Have you faced barriers as an Artist?*
  
  0/250
- 2-D and 3-D work is accepted to exhibit in the festival. There is also space for 1 artist working with film/video media (there is 1 wall-mounted TV available for use at the venue). Please note, the maximum width/diameter of artwork is 48″. Images should be samples of the type of work you create. They do not have to be the exact works you will exhibit at the festival.
  
  Email your photos to voaf@cacv.ca if you are unable to attach them to this application.
  
  Attach photos of four (4) artworks as .jpg files
- Artwork 1*
  
  Cancelof
- Artwork 1 - Title, medium, size*
- Artwork 2*
  
  Cancelof
- Artwork 2 - Title, medium, size*
- Artwork 3*
  
  Cancelof
- Artwork 3 - Title, medium, size*
- Artwork 4*
  
  Cancelof
- Artwork 4 - Title, medium, size*
- Should be Empty:

VISUAL ARTIST Application Form