DEADLINE: August 1, 2026 at 11:59:00 PM 
(Paid Opportunity) 
CALLING ALL AUARTS STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

TO CELEBRATE THE AUARTS CENTENNIAL - WE WANT TO SHOWCASE WORK FROM ANYONE WHO HAS EVER ATTENDED AUARTS! CURRENT STUDENTS OR GRADUATES OF ANY YEAR!

Open to all years, any graduates, and all areas of study. Apply as a solo artist or as a group to see your work displayed in one of two galleries operated by the MNG: the LRT and Main spaces.

 

Exhibitions will take place over the following dates:

Fall Semester Exhibition Slots for the Main Space:

September 8 - November 4 (Reserved for Love Behind the Lens)
November 20 - December 17

Fall Semester Exhibition Slots for the LRT Space:

September 8 - October 26
November 2 - December 17

Please note submissions for the LRT space, or submissions for works that can be adapted to the LRT space are more likely to be successful as there are more available slots.

 

SUBMISSIONS FOR JANUARY - APRIL OPEN DURING FALL SEMESTER

Read the following form with care as missing or incorrect information can disqualify your submission.

Feel free to reach out to Bex at mng.sa@auarts.ca if you have any questions or require assistance with the application process.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

The following info will NOT be seen by the jury.
This is for communication purposes only.

SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS BELOW
The following information WILL be seen and scored by the jury.

TLDR; NAMING YOUR FILES:
Please use these naming formats for your files while submitting your work to ensure anonymity in your submission.

Be sure NOT to include your name or any other identifying information.

1. EXHIBITION LOGISTICS (PDF)
EXHB_Title
(e.g., EXHB_NameOfYourShow)


2. ARTIST AND EXHIBITION STATEMENT (PDF)
STAT_Title
 (e.g., STAT_NameOfYourShow)

3. IMAGES
IMAGES OF WORK TO BE SHOWN IN GALLERY
##_Proposed_Title
 (e.g., 01_Proposed_NameOfYourShow)

AND/OR

IMAGES OF SUPPORT WORK
##_Support_Title
(e.g., 01_Support_NameOfYourShow)


4. IMAGE LIST (PDF)
Image_List_Title
(e.g., Image_List_NameOfYourShow)


EACH ITEM IS EXPLAINED IN MORE DETAIL BELOW
UNDER THE "SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS" SECTION

1. EXHIBITION LOGISTICS (PDF)

MAXIMUM 500-words.

Clearly explain what you intend to do with the gallery space – be specific with things like spacing, lighting, plinths and include details like what medium(s) you are using, the number of pieces, the size of the work, and methods of installation.

When writing please include the following:
- how you envision the work installed in the main space and/or LRT window.
- timeline for when the work will be finished if you are submitting a work in progress.

 TLDR: What are your works and how/where will they be installed in the gallery?

Be sure NOT to include your name or any other identifying information.
Use this file naming format:

EXHB_title
(e.g., EXHB_NameOfYourShow)

2. ARTIST AND EXHIBITION STATEMENT (PDF)

MAXIMUM 700 words.

Contextualize the proposed exhibition or work within your artistic practice or practices of the participants if you are submitting for a group. Think of how you would describe your artistic practice to someone who has never seen your art before. Identify what you want people to understand about your work(s). Be consistent with your tone throughout - not too formal, not too informal. Ensure all aspects relate to one another. 

If submitting a curatorial/group project, include a curatorial statement instead. Try thinking of how the curated work fits together and describe the relationships between the artists.

TLDR: Tell us about your proposed exhibition and outline how it is connected to your practice(s). Describe the concepts, themes, and materials of your exhibition and practices

Be sure NOT to include your name or any other identifying information.
Use this file naming format:

STAT_Title
(e.g., STAT_NameOfYourShow)

 

3. IMAGES 
(5-12 files)

 

Art Documentation Submissions (5-12 files)
At least 5 files documenting your work.

Your documentations are images, videos, or audio files of your proposed work to be exhibited in the gallery spaces and/or support work for your submission (preliminary works, sketches, floor plan).

Please ensure all files and documents only refer to yourself or any group of artists by terms such as "the artist" or "the artists" or "Artist A and Artist B" if there are multiple artists being discussed. Please name your files in the order in which they correspond to your list. 

Complete the following sections carefully, as these elements of your submission will be reviewed by jury members to determine if your show will go in the gallery space. There have been many great applications turned down because of poor documentation. This can heavily influence a jury’s decision of whether to accept a proposal or not.  

Be sure NOT to include your name or any other identifying information.
Use this file naming format:

PROPOSED
IMAGES OF WORK TO BE SHOWN IN GALLERY
##_Proposed_Title
 (e.g., 01_Proposed_NameOfYourShow)

AND/OR

SUPPORT
IMAGES OF SUPPORT WORK
##_Support_Title
(e.g., 01_Support_NameOfYourShow)

4. Image List (PDF)

An Image list is a document that includes thumbnail images of each art piece, the respective filename, the title of the piece, artistic medium, dimension, and date created.

You’ll want to do the following for each image file you plan on including in your proposal and try to fit this all on a single page

For solo shows/projects
(IMAGE) 01_Proposed_nameofyourshow OR 01_Support_nameofyourshow
Title:
Medium(s):
Dimensions:
Year Created:  

For group shows/curatorial projects
Refer to separate artists as “Artist A”, “Artist B” etc.
(IMAGE) 01_Proposed_nameofyourshow OR 01_Support_nameofyourshow
Artist A
Title:
Medium(s):
Dimensions:
Year Created: 

 

Be sure NOT to include your name or any other identifying information.
Use this file naming format:

Image_List_Title
(e.g., Image_List_nameofyourshow)

ABOUT THE JURY PROCESS

The anonymous jury is comprised of 3-5 students from within the University. They are selected through jury applications and must require relevant skills, experience, and intentionally embrace alternative viewpoints. A new call is put out each call for each semester. The jury reviews submissions and fills out a proposal rating form through which the deliberations will be made. All deliberations and the contents of proposals submitted to the MNG remain confidential.

Decisions are based on;

• Merit of work.
• If the information provided clear and concise.
• Consideration of Gallery space.
• Presentation of the proposal as a whole.

When reviewing submissions, the jury is asked to keep three questions in mind: 

• Can you picture how the work functions in the space as it is described in the proposal?
• Do you believe the proposed work(s) can be finished within the proposed timeline?
• Is this work/body of work interesting/compelling/unique?

Feel free to reach out to Bex at mng.sa@auarts.ca if you have any questions or require assistance with the application process.

 Thank you for your submission!