Call for Artists

PUBLIC ART: Call for Artists – Morgan Crossing – Deadline: March 20, 2020

March 5, 2020

CALL FOR ARTIST 2020 Organizers: The Shops at Morgan Crossing is located in the heart of South Surrey. The shops at Morgan Crossing is a vibrant outdoor shopping centre offering a unique collection of independent retailers, fashion outlets, restaurants, and cafés. Website: www.theshopsatmorgancrossing.com Overview: An opportunity exists to create a public art piece in the […]

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ‘The Compassionate I : Personal Images of Loss & Healing’ pop-up exhibition

February 16, 2020

We acknowledge that we live and work on the unceded, traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the QayQayt (qiqéyt) Nation as well as all Coast Salish Nations. The Arts Council of New Westminster and the New West Hospice Society present: ‘The Compassionate I : Personal Images of Loss & Healing’ pop-up exhibition Festival […]

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Artists by the River – Fine Art Festival – Saturday, June 13

February 15, 2020

Call for ArtistsArtists by the River is a one day Fine Art event hosted by the Arts Council of New Westminster. On Saturday, June 13 the boardwalk at Westminster Quay will be lined with an assortment of painters, sculptors, mixed media artists, pottery artists and more. Are you a fine artist? Interested in joining this […]

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CALL FOR LGBTQ2SIA+ ARTISTS: The Art of Pride – August 2020

February 3, 2020

Youth for a Change, in partnership with the Arts Council of New Westminster, invite artists to submit for consideration for inclusion in our 5th annual art show. All mediums will be considered. The Art of PrideArt exhibit by, for, in allyship with LGBTQ2SIA+. With spoken word performance. Exhibition date: August 10, 2020Location: Centennial Lodge, New […]

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CALL FOR MUSICIANS – ACNW Summer Music Program – 2020

February 3, 2020

Submit your application for the 2020 ACNW Summer Music Program, including live concerts a part of Uptown Unplugged, Music by the River, and many more. Loading…

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Call for Exhibition Proposals | Anvil Centre Community Art Gallery

December 19, 2019

CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS: ANVIL CENTRE COMMUNITY ART GALLERY DEADLINE: January 23, 2020 The Community Art Gallery, located on the 3rd floor of Anvil Centre, supports local artists through exhibition opportunities in order to stimulate creative dialogue, connect artists with the community and showcase the diverse range of creative expression that exists in New Westminster.  […]

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS – The Gallery at Queen’s Park – Artist in Residence 2020

November 29, 2019

At the Arts Council of New Westminster, we live and work on the unceded, traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the QayQayt (qiqéyt) Nation as well as all Coast Salish Nations. THE GALLERY AT QUEEN’S PARK ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2020 The Arts Council of New Westminster aims to have an Artist-in-Residence program […]

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Changing the Conversation: Reflective Empathy and Public Discourse on Social Housing

November 8, 2019

We acknowledge that we live and work on the unceded, traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the QayQayt (qiqéyt) Nation as well as all Coast Salish Nations. Changing the Conversation: Reflective Empathy and Public Discourse on Social Housing CALL FOR ARTISTS 2019 We invite all visual and literary artists from Metro Vancouver to […]

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Call for Contemporary Dancers: Savage Society

September 7, 2019

Savage Society is looking for contemporary dancers for an upcoming two week workshop of Tai Grauman’s new play in development You used to call me Marie… In this 2 week workshop, we will be exploring how we can create horses by using an ensemble of 6 contemporary dancers. Synopsis: ” You Used to Call me […]

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Public Art Opportunity in New Westminster

August 23, 2019

OPPORTUNITY The City of New Westminster is seeking to commission one or more professional artist(s) and/or artist team(s) to create a single or multiple permanent site-specific artwork(s) that will be meaningful for Indigenous and other cultures. The intent is for the artworks to be integrated with the public realm design of the building and/or landscape […]

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: International Artists Day Anonymous Show & Gala

August 21, 2019

You are invited to submit your interest in participating in the show by filling out the form by September 7, 2019. We will preview your website and social media channels for examples of your work (you do not need to submit the final work or photos of your work). If you are accepted into the show you will receive […]

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CALL FOR ARTISTS – The Gallery at Queen’s Park – 2020

June 11, 2019

At the Arts Council of New Westminster, we live and work on the unceded, traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the QayQayt (qiqéyt) Nation as well as all Coast Salish Nations. THE GALLERY AT QUEEN’S PARK EXHIBITION APPLICATION PACKAGE CALL FOR ARTISTS 2020 The Arts Council of New Westminster aims to have exhibitions […]

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Call for Artists: International Artist Day | New Westminster

June 10, 2019

Anonymous Show & Gala You are invited to submit your interest in participating in the show by filling out this form.Submission deadline: September 7, 2019. We will preview your website and social media channels for examples of your work (you do not need to submit the final work or photos of your work). If you are accepted into […]

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Call for Artists: New Westminster Environmental Partners

May 31, 2019

New Westminster Environmental Partners Call for Artists (including Photographic Artists) Focus on Capture the natural wonders of theBrunette River and its tributaries All mediums welcome Acrylics Collage Gouache Literati Oils Pastels Pencil Watercolour Photography New Westminster Environmental Partners is calling for artists to paint or photograph some aspects of the Brunette River or its tributaries. […]

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CALL FOR ARTISTS – RiverFest 2019

April 1, 2019

The Arts Council of New Westminster in partnership with the Fraser River Discover Centre is now inviting all visual artists from Metro Vancouver to submit applications for a group exhibition during the opening night of the 2019 edition of RiverFest. The exhibition is to take place on September 18 & 19, 2019 in the rotunda […]

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CALL FOR MUSICIANS – ACNW Summer Music Program – 2019

April 1, 2019

Call for Musicians Package 2019

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CALL FOR ARTISTS – Hyack Festival Association – Float Workshops

January 25, 2019

The Arts Council of New Westminster and Hyack Festival Association want to make a Better Community through hands-on, artist-led neighbourhood workshops where neighbours come together to create, design and build community floats (moving stage with “actors”) to showcase in the yearly Hyack International Parade in New Westminster. The workshops, suitable for all ages and skill […]

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CALL FOR LGBTQ2SIA+ ARTISTS: The Art of Queer

January 1, 2019
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – Gallery/ArtsToGo

October 29, 2018

The Arts Council of New Westminster has immediate need for volunteers to assist with ACNW programming.  Exhibition Installation Crew Last Sunday of each month 4:00pm to 7:00pm ArtsToGo Workshop Assistant First Sunday of the Month at Royal City Centre   12:00pm to 3:00pm For more information and to apply, please send a simplified resume to info@acnw.ca

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Anvil Centre Winter Arts Program

October 9, 2018

The Arts Council of New Westminster is seeking submissions from performing artists and cultural groups for an inaugural Anvil Centre Winter Arts Program, taking place December 18-29, 2018. The program is a multicultural celebration of the winter season and the approaching new year. We are looking for locally-based community arts and cultural groups to present […]

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CALL FOR ARTISTS – The Gallery at Queen’s Park – 2019

June 21, 2018

At the Arts Council of New Westminster, we live and work on the unceded, traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the QayQayt (qiqéyt) Nation as well as all Coast Salish Nations. THE GALLERY AT QUEEN’S PARK EXHIBITION APPLICATION PACKAGE CALL FOR ARTISTS 2019 The Arts Council of New Westminster aims to have exhibitions […]

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CALL FOR MUSICIANS – ACNW Summer Music Program – 2018

April 30, 2018

Thank you for your interest in our 2018 Summer Music Program. Our Call for Musicians is now closed

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Call for Committee Members – The Gallery at Queen’s Park

March 21, 2018

Interested in making a difference to the New Westminster arts community? Consider volunteering on the Visual Arts Committee or one of its sub-committees. These committees plan, develop, and facilitate arts activities that engage the public, spark dialogue, and encourage collaboration. Committee members create connections and community through The Gallery at Queen’s Park program. The Visual […]

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – “Emergence” – Youth Artists – Deadline: June 24, 2018

March 15, 2018

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS “Emergence” – An Exhibition celebrating the best youth and emerging artists out of New West Momentum Youth Arts/Massey Theatre Youth now accepting submissions from selfidentified youth and emerging artists in any media for exhibition in November 2018 at the Plaskett Gallery @ Massey Theatre Eligibility: If you… live or have lived in […]

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – NEW WEST SUMMER SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL

March 1, 2018

The Arts Council of New Westminster (ACNW) Performing Arts Committee has identified the need for a one-day summer performing arts festival to take place in Queens Park Concert Bowl on August 11, 2018.  This dynamic, entertaining, new summer event will feature a variety of local performing arts groups and performers, engaging the community with vibrant […]

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CALL FOR YOUTH ARTISTS – “Emergence” Exhibition – Deadline June 24th 2018.

March 1, 2018

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS “Emergence” – An Exhibition celebrating the best youth and emerging artists out of New West Momentum Youth Arts/Massey Theatre Youth now accepting submissions from self-identified youth and emerging artists in any media for exhibition in November 2018 at the Plaskett Gallery @ Massey Theatre Eligibility: If you… live or have lived in […]

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Call for Submissions: “From Life to Death” Group Exhibition

October 1, 2017

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS “From Life to Death” Group Exhibition Presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster and New West Hospice Society at Anvil Centre Community Art Space The Arts Council of New Westminster and the New West Hospice Society have partnered to present an exhibition that aims to normalize conversations and messages about dying, […]

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The Gallery at Queen’s Park – Call for Artists 2018

August 10, 2017

The Arts Council of New Westminster (ACNW) is now inviting artists to submit applications for solo or duo exhibitions during the 2018 calendar year. The ACNW operates a picturesque gallery in Queen’s Park known as The Gallery at Queen’s Park, which features a wide range of visual arts by local and emerging artists in exhibitions which […]

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Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre – Call for Submissions

July 17, 2017

Plaskett Gallery CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Plaskett Gallery, part of the Massey Theatre complex, in New Westminster is now accepting submissions from visual artists in any media for exhibitions from January 2018 to December 2018, with the option of doing a one month to a two month exhibition. Please submit samples of your work in […]

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Call For Artists – Paint New West Beautiful

July 16, 2017

Artists living in New Westminster are invited to submit proposals for a two–dimensional piece of artwork to be painted by the community on a selected site in New Westminster. The project “Paint New West Beautiful” includes painting a 5 foot high by 30 foot long stretch of a wall on the fire station in the […]

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: New West Cultural Crawl 2017

May 17, 2017
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Call for Participants: Speak-in Speak-out!

May 16, 2017

The City of New Westminster, in partnership with the Arts Council of New Westminster, and with funding provided by the Canada 150 Fund and a Shaw Canada 150 Initiative grant, has a fantastic opportunity for Aboriginal and Newcomer youth, aged 13 to 21, to participate in a free 2-day workshop! Share stories, explore issues that […]

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Buskers Wanted 2017

May 10, 2017

The Arts Council of New Westminster coordinates busking style performances throughout New Westminster through various programs and events. 2017 will see the return of this program! We are seeking submissions of small musical acts including solos, duos, and full band performances. All genres of music will be considered. Performances will take place Thursdays through Sundays, […]

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River As Home

March 30, 2017

River as Home City of New Westminster Submission Deadline: May 15, 2017 at 4pm PST Budget: $4000.00 Background 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Confederation in Canada. This offers a chance to reflect on Canada’s history, look to the future, and embark on an exciting new chapter for the country. Many activities are being planned […]

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