Opportunities for Artists

Applications for the Community Exhibition Space must be sent in a single email to gpag@grimsby.ca with the subject line: Community Exhibition Space - (Name of Artist or Group Applying) Application. Please read the calls above carefully before submitting your work.

Important Submission Information:

• Please read the application requirements carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Artworks are unmonitored in a high traffic public space. As such, the Gallery is not responsible for any loss or damage. Submissions should take such considerations into account when proposing specific artworks, including sculptural works.
• The Community Exhibition Space primarily utilizes a picture rail hanging system that allows up to 40lbs per artwork. All artworks must be framed and ready to hang at the time of installation.
• Artists are responsible for framing, transporting, and installing artwork for presentation in the Community Exhibition Space.
• Please note that priority will be given to artists who have not exhibited in the space over the last 3 years.

Application Requirements

The following should be included in a single PDF.

1. Your Personal Information including:

• Full Name
• Address
• E-Mail Address
• Phone Number
• Social Media (if applicable)
• Website (if applicable)

For thematic exhibitions, please indicate which call you are applying to.

Artist CV (3 pages max)

3. Artist Statement and letter of Intent

• Your letter of intent should communicate the ideas, concepts, and overall intentions of your submitted body of work. Your artist statement and letter of intent should not exceed 250 words each.

For applications responding to a thematic call, your letter of intent should indicate how the work submitted responds to the call theme.  

4.    An Image List detailing each artwork submitted. Image list should include:

• Title
• Year
• Size of work in inches (width) x (height)
• Medium

Images can be included in a zip folder, or through a Google Drive or Dropbox link.

• Maximum 10 images/artworks intended for display.
  • Applications for thematic exhibitions can submit up to 3 artworks. 

    Diptychs/triptychs = 1 artwork. 

• Image size 1920 x 1080 @ 72 DPI in JPEG/JPG format
• Images must not exceed 1.5 MB per file
• Images files are to be labelled as ArtistName_Title_Year (for example: JaneSmith_FlowersatSunset_2023)

Youth Program Instructors

Our core youth classes are arranged around project-based learning. GPAG runs our core youth programming as month long sessions that typically include four classes a session. Sessions are structured around a theme or particular medium and are currently offered to age brackets of 6-11 and 10-15. Classes run for 1.5 hours in the gallery studio space. Instructors are compensated for an extra hour each class to account for planning, class preparation, and clean up. Youth programs typically run Thursdays.

Instructors for youth programming may also be considered to lead community drop-in activities, additional programming that requires participant registration, and workshops for schools.

 Youth Program Instructors work directly with and report to the Education Coordinator.

To apply for a Youth Program Instructor position, please provide a resume, CV (if applicable), 10 images of personal work, previous student projects, or other examples proving proficiency across a variety of artistic mediums in a single email to rkelly@grimsby.ca. Images should not exceed 1MB each.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, implements, instructs and evaluates beginner level art projects and programs for children and youth for the assigned session.
• Delivers a program session for art instruction to children/youth in a specified medium or theme (for example drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, printmaking, “Cartooning”, “World Explorers”, “Creature Creators” etc.)
• Provides in-studio demonstrations on various aspects and techniques in the specified medium or genre appropriate to the age and skill level of the class.
• Demonstrates and teaches students regarding tool use, equipment and technical aspects related to the art program.
• Educates students on Health & Safety procedures to be followed in studio arts specific to the medium or genre.
• Assists in documenting, marketing and promotion of the program.
• Have intended projects and lesson plans prepared going into the class, prepare materials and classroom set up before the start of class, and follow proper clean up procedures following the end of class.

Qualifications:

• A diploma or undergraduate degree in fine arts or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of teaching experience or leading youth workshops considered an asset.
• A strong interest in working with children/youth and art instruction. The experience of, and enthusiasm for communicating ideas clearly, inspiring creativity, developing technical confidence

Adult Program Instructors

GPAG is looking for skilled artists across a variety of artistic mediums, from photography, painting, beadwork, textile work, sculpture, and more. GPAG runs our core adult programming as either stand-alone workshops or multiple classes around a medium/subject that make up a session. Sessions typically run a month long and include classes once a week between 1 and 4 hours in length. This can be altered to best fit the instructor’s medium or subject matter. Adult courses are open to participants 16 years of age and older. GPAG studio classes are formatted as a hands-on experience that results in a completed project(s) to take home. Instructors are compensated for an extra hour each class to account for planning, class preparation, and clean up. Adult Program Instructors work directly with and report to the Education Coordinator.

Instructors for adult programming may also be considered to lead community drop-in activities, additional programming that requires participant registration, and workshops for schools or long-term care facilities.

To apply as an Adult Program Instructor, please provide a resume, CV, and 10-15 images of your work. The inclusion of images from any previously led workshops or instructional activities are an asset. Applicants should provide a rough outline of a workshop or multi-class session they could present, including the workshop/session description and all the materials required for the class(es). Applications are to be sent in a single email to rkelly@grimsby.ca. Images should not exceed 1.5MB each.

Please note: Grimsby Public Art Gallery does not have access to a kiln or silk screen equipment. Our studio space has windows but is not fully ventilated for oil paints (water-based oil paints are an acceptable substitution) or other high-chemical materials.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and implements professional instruction for art projects and workshops to adults with varying artistic skillsets for the assigned session.
• Delivers a program session that reflects the Instructor’s expertise within a certain medium(s), material(s) or practise.
• Provides or works with the Education Coordinator to determine the advertised title and description of classes, materials required, and number of classes required for a successful program
• Provides in-studio demonstrations on various aspects and techniques in the specified medium or genre appropriate to the skill level of the class.
• Demonstrates and teaches adult students regarding tool use, equipment and technical aspects related to the art medium or skill being taught.
• Educates participants on Health & Safety procedures to be followed, if applicable to the specific medium or genre
• Assists in providing information/images for marketing purposes and, if applicable, the promotion of the program to any built in audiences through social media, etc.
• Have intended projects and lesson plans prepared going into the class, prepare materials and classroom set up before the start of class, and follow proper clean up procedures following the end of class.

Qualifications:

• A highly skilled or professional artist or artisan with a diploma or undergraduate degree in fine arts or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of teaching experience or leading art workshops considered an asset Previous experience in exhibiting work is an asset(craft/market shows are considered) and/or running workshops, instructing, or teaching is required.
• A strong interest in art instruction and community involvement with the arts. The experience of, and enthusiasm for communicating ideas clearly, inspiring creativity, developing technical confidence, and modeling inclusivity.
• Strong independence and self-management.

To apply for a Figure Drawing Model position, please provide us a resume highlighting your previous figure modelling experience. Applications are to be sent in a single email to rkelly@grimsby.ca.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Can work with the on-call nature of the position. Class date options will be discussed in advance to determine model availability and secure bookings
• Over 2 years of previous experience with nude and clothed figure modeling for visual arts. Modeling experience with an academic art institution is considered an asset
• Works within the parameters and schedule of the session as laid out by the Education Coordinator
• Ability to display a wide variety of dynamic poses to keep the allotted drawing session engaging
• Physical ability to hold certain poses for up to 30 minutes at a time
• Provides their own sheets for draped poses or for coverage with seated/lying poses
• Upholds a professional and inclusive attitude before, during, and after the drawing session

For ongoing listings of calls for submission and other opportunities, please refer to these helpful websites:

• Akimbo
• Slate Art Guide

Hamilton Artists Inc. is seeking dynamic proposals from artists and curators at various stages of their careers and from across disciplines for both its James and Cannon Galleries. (Please refer to the descriptions of the Galleries to decide which is more appropriate for your needs/practice).

The Cannon Gallery is juried internationally and is seeking open proposals from both artists and curators at all levels of their careers.

The James Gallery is primarily a members exhibition space and seeks applications for a series of thematic calls listed on the website.

Selections criteria are informed by the Inc.'s mandated objectives. As an artist-run centre, the Inc. is interested in works that have potential impact, push boundaries and engage with critical, conceptual and/or experimental contexts from diverse perspectives. The Inc. supports and encourages submissions showcasing artists and curators most recent endeavors as well as works that incite conversation and explore expanded art practices.

Niagara Artists' Centre (NAC) is an artist-run centre dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art in all media. Priority is given to submissions that address the specific nature of the NAC space. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Phone: 905-641-0331

E-mail: artists@nac.org

Galleries Ontario maintains a job posting board called Jobline, updated weekly. 

The Work in Culture job board hosts a comprehensive list of cultural sector employment opportunities across disciplines.