Wintertide
Open Call
Exhibition dates: November 7 – December 19, 2026, ARTSPLACE Main Gallery.
Deadline October 18, 2026
As the days grow shorter, we invite artists to step into Wintertide.
We’re looking for work that finds something curious in winter: folklore, fairytales, old traditions, strange creatures, magic, myth, memory, landscape, darkness and light, dreams, rituals, ghosts, whimsy and the stories we tell when the nights are long.
All media are welcome. We invite submissions of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, mixed media, installation, digital and new media, writing, as well as short film, video and performance-based work.
Bring us your winter wonders, oddities, fables, folk tales, fantastical creatures, curious objects and peculiar stories. Make something up. Reimagine something old.
Who can apply
Wintertide is open to emerging and professional artists in any discipline.
Submissions
There is no submission fee.
Artists may submit more than one work for consideration. The gallery will curate the exhibition and reserves the right to accept or decline individual submissions; submitting multiple works does not guarantee that works will be selected.
Artists are responsible for ensuring that submitted work is ready for exhibition with the appropriate hardware and, where applicable, for providing any necessary installation instructions or technical requirements/specialised equipment.
Sales
Works may be offered for sale during the exhibition.
Sales will be divided 70% to the artist / 30% to ARTSPLACE. We do not charge HST - HST will be paid to the artist on their 70% of sales (for HST registered artists).
Exhibition
Wintertide will be on view at ARTSPLACE from November 7 to December 19, 2026. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, November 7, 12-2PM.
We welcome work that is playful, mysterious, folkloric, fantastical, strange, beautiful, thoughtful, or simply a little bit magical.
Come and make something to celebrate the dark half of the year.
Access
If you are experiencing any barriers with the submission process; whether technical, access-related, or otherwise, please contact us. We are happy to support you in a way that works for you.
For assistance, reach out at admin@arcac.ca or call 902-532-7069.
Guidelines
Submit at least one piece of artwork in any medium or style - if submitting more than one work, use a separate form per artwork.
Any media welcome (drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, craft, sculpture, video, animation, digital, performance etc.)
If technology is required, please indicate what is needed or check availability - you may need to provide tech;
Artwork must be recent (created within the last 12 months) and not previously shown at ARTSPLACE;
Maximum size including framing for wall pieces: 80"h x 36"w
Works composed of multiple parts will be considered one work with one sale price;
Additional versions or printed extras will not be accepted;
Original works only (no giclée prints or reproductions of an original);
Works must have adequately fixed hanging or installation hardware;
Unframed works on paper will be installed with clips or magnets - matted but unframed work will not be accepted.
Sales will be processed on a 70/30 split between the artist and the gallery.
The gallery reserves the right not to accept work that does not meet the standards or requirements. We will send a confirmation email.
Key Dates
Submission Deadline: October 18, 2026
Confirmation: October 23, 2026
Drop-off Dates: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Exhibition Dates: November 7 - December 19, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 7, 12-2
Closing Artist Talk / Panel: Saturday, December 19, 1 pm (optional participation)