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Calls For Artists


Find information on The West Vancouver Community Arts Council's calls to artists for our annual Exhibition Program at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, Kay Meek Arts Centre & other special exhibitions & projects.

Silk Purse Arts Centre. Annual Call for Artists every summer to determine the following year's program. Submission is online. Submissions are reviewed by a jury.

Kay Meek Arts Centre. Annual Call for Artists every winter to determine the following year's program. Submission is online. Submissions are reviewed by a jury. Exhibitions span the PARC Retirement Living Atrium on the main floor & McEwan Theatre lobby downstairs.

    • Monday, June 29, 2026
    • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
    • 25

    All artists, established & emerging are invited to submit work for our annual unjuried open invitation exhibition, SPECTRUM.

    The first 25 works of art submitted will be featured in a 3 week group exhibition from July 2 - 19!

    The goal of this exhibition is to showcase the talented artists in our community working in a broad spectrum of styles, media & subject matter; to create an inclusive & level playing field for artists at varying stages of their careers; & to present a diverse & engaging art experience.


    HOW TO PARTICIPATE

    The first 25 artists to arrive with 1 work of art will be accepted for the exhibitionArtists, bring your artwork to the gallery on the date & time outlined below for the opportunity to participate. 

    What to Submit: 1 original work of art in any media, style & subject.

    Accepted artists will be asked to e-mail a 1 page artist bio/statement.

    Where: Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.

    When: Monday, June 29 between 4 - 5 pm.


    SUBMISSION  REQUIREMENTS

    a) 1 work of art per artist.

    b) Work must be gallery ready: have appropriate mounting/hanging hardware ie: hanging wire, d-rings etc. Frames with easel backs will not be accepted.

    c) Max Size: 
    Wall mounted artwork: 24” x 24” (including frame if work is framed)
    Free-standing sculpture: height 24" diameter 10". (Due to spacial limitations we may not be able to accept all sculpture submissions)

    d) Current WVCAC Membership.

    e) $10 entry fee.


    EXHIBITION INFORMATION

    Installation & Uninstallation: Installation will be executed by the WVCAC. Artwork to be retrieved by artists on Sunday, July 19 at 4 pm.

    Sales: The WVCAC will process all sales & take a 35% commission.

    Promotion: The WVCAC will promote the exhibition in various online & print publications.

    First Thursdays Art Walk: July 2 from 6-8 pm The Silk Purse will be open to the public for the Art Walk, a celebration of local artists, art spaces, public art, creativity & community.

    Inquiries to Gallery Manager Steven Snider steven.wvcac@shaw.ca

North Shore Galleries Resource

The North Shore is home to a number of community & public art galleries & organizations, many of which post calls for artists. The following document contains introductory information on local galleries & organizations, including exhibition opportunities. Resources compiled by Impact North Shore & West Vancouver Art Museum.

Download North Shore Galleries Resource

West Vancouver Community Arts Council
Located at
The Silk Purse Arts Centre
1570 Argyle Avenue
West Vancouver, BC  V7V 1A1

Phone: 604-925-7292

E-mail: westvanartscouncil@shaw.ca

Silk Purse Gallery & Art Box Shop Hours:

Wed. - Sat. 12 - 5 pm, Sun. 12 - 4 pm


The West Vancouver Community Arts Council acknowledges that the lands on which we gather are the traditional ancestral and unceded territories of the the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. It is our privilege to celebrate arts and culture alongside them.


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