Call for Exhibition Proposals 2021

Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2020 at 11:59pm EST

Craft Ontario is currently seeking proposals for solo and two-person exhibitions to take place in the Craft Ontario Gallery, 1106 Queen St West, Toronto, in the 2021 calendar year.

Craft Ontario is devoted to the support, advocacy and promotion of Ontario craft and craft artists. Our services and programs provide support for craft artists at all levels of their careers from emerging to established, while raising awareness of, providing access to, and growing appreciation for their work.

Craft Ontario welcomes submissions in all craft media by active Craft Professional Members at any stage of their career (emerging, mid or established). Submissions of both existing work and projects that have not yet been realized will be considered.

Craft Ontario provides curatorial support, installation assistance, insurance, and pays artist fees in line with CARFAC guidelines.

If you have any questions about this call for entry or application process please contact Robyn Wilcox, Curator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please note that Robyn has limited office hours, so you are advised to submit your questions sufficiently in advance of the deadline. 

In preparing your proposal, please review the gallery floor plan.

Conditions

• Applicants must hold an active Craft Professional Membership. Your membership must be active by the submission deadline or your application will not be considered. For membership inquiries, please contact Elycia SFA at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 416-925-4222 x 221.
• Applications will only be accepted through this online form (see below for more details). Hard copy or email submissions will not be accepted.

Exhibition Information

• The Exhibitor will be responsible for insuring all work during shipping and delivery. Craft Ontario will insure all items for theft and damage while on the Gallery premises.
• Any work included in the exhibition that is available for sale will be sold at Craft Ontario’s usual consignment split of 50%.

Fees

• There is no fee to submit an exhibition proposal.
• Selected artists will receive an artist fee in line with CARFAC guidelines.

Submission Requirements

• Applicant Information [Contact Details, Membership Number, Artist Statement (max. 500 words), CV (max. 2 pages, PDF only)]
• Co-Applicant Information -- IF APPLICABLE [Contact Details, Membership Number, Artist Statement (max. 500 words), CV (max. 2 pages, PDF only)]
• Exhibition Proposal [Description (max. 500 words), Images (min. 5, max. 10)]

SUBMISSION FORM

Craft Ontario + INLAND

In the interest of public health and the safety of our community, INLAND has cancelled their spring show. We thank all of our members who applied to participate. Craft Ontario looks forward to future partnerships with INLAND, please stay tuned for future member opportunities!