Art In Public Spaces – Kamloops Library

Submissions are now open for AIPS – Kamloops Library ! 2D art pieces with various mediums will be showcased in the Kamloops Library downtown and Northshore locations between November 2023 to March 2024.

Please note that all submitted pieces will be subject to jurying process and your submission does not guarantee acceptance to the exhibit.

PLEASE READ THE DIRECTION AND CRITERIA CAREFULLY. 

The Kamloops Arts Council is looking to start a rotation every 4 months with 10 – 12 pieces to start, sizes of Medium / Large pieces. Due to this being a public building, we are asking for artwork to be appropriate for all ages and demographics. Please note, all submissions are subject to jurying process.

We will be accepting the following themes:

  • Landscapes
  • Bright colours
  • Calming subject matters
  • Animals
  • Family portraiture.

Artists can submit up to 3 pieces with the following information.

  1. Title
  2. Size
  3. Price (if its for sale) if not than please label NFS.
  4. Artist Bio and Statement about the pieces.
  5. Images of art pieces

Submissions are due: Friday, October 20th, 2023

< Criteria>

  1. Artists must be current KAC members.
  2. All submitted works should be 2-dimensional in nature. Artists can submit one application/person with up to 3 pieces.
  3. Selected pieces must have a proper hanging system; plastic wrapped hanging wire with d-rings attached at the back.
  4. Works that are for sale will be available for purchase through our KAC office or online shop of the KAC website. (kamloopsarts.ca). Any sales will be split with 70% proceeds going to the artist and 30% commission to KAC.

If you are not a KAC member, you can obtain one here >> Become a Member – Kamloops Arts Council

If you have any questions, please contact 250-372-7323

Art in Public Spaces Submission Form Kamloops Library
Address *
Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Country
Are you a member of the KAC? *
Artist Bio: (tell us about yourself in 100 words or less, in third person, ie: he/she)
Artist Statement: (a short description, 100 words or less, about your art, inspiration, style, mediums you like to work with in first person, ie: I/me/my)

Artwork Information:

Maximum file size: 16.78MB

Please label each image with ARTIST NAME / TITLE OF ARTWORK / MEDIUM / SIZE / PRICE. Please submit images cropped with no background, showing image only

Maximum file size: 16.78MB

Please label each image with ARTIST NAME / TITLE OF ARTWORK / MEDIUM / SIZE / PRICE. Please submit images cropped with no background, showing image only

Maximum file size: 16.78MB

Please label each image with ARTIST NAME / TITLE OF ARTWORK / MEDIUM / SIZE / PRICE. Please submit images cropped with no background, showing image only

I am aware the Kamloops Arts Council is NOT responsible for any loss or damage that may result from my participation in ART IN PUBLIC SPACES.

*

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7 Seymour Street West (at 1st)
Kamloops, BC V2C 1E4

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Tues to Fri, 10-12 & 1-5;
Saturday 10-12 & 1-4

The Kamloops Arts Council office and KAC Main Gallery are located in the city-owned Old Courthouse Cultural Centre at 7 Seymour Street West. We share this wonderful century-old building with the Courthouse Gallery Cooperative and Theatre BC (Mainstage).

Visit us, our gallery and the rest of the amazing arts groups that are housed under one roof!

Please note: Kamloops Arts Council does not handle bookings for rentals of the Old Courthouse.  For information on rentals, please contact City of Kamloops Arts, Facility Booking, at facilities@kamloops.ca or (250) 828-3707.

KAC is situated on the traditional and unceded lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc within the ne Secwepemcúl’ecw

We acknowledge the financial support of our Core Supporters: The City of Kamloops and BC Arts Council