The King Heritage & Cultural Centre offers the following opportunities for artists to participate in group or solo art exhibitions in the Township of King:
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King Heritage & Cultural Centre presents
An art exhibition in celebration of PRIDE - May 17 to July 12, 2025
Theme for 2025: TODAY WE SLAY
The term SLAY is defined as “looking self-confidently good, acting in a self-empowered way, or doing something spectacular, especially in the face of some challenge”, the term slay was adopted by the LGBTQ+ community in the 1980s and has gained momentum ever since.
As a theme for this exhibition, artists are encouraged to celebrate their PRIDE through art - be BOLD, be PLAYFUL, be SELF-CONFIDENT, be SELF-EMPOWERED, be SPECTACULAR - and show how you SLAY!
THE ART SHOW - The International PRIDE Art Show 2025 invites emerging and established 2SLGBTQI+ artists and allies to participate in an art exhibition in celebration of PRIDE. With a goal to encourage 2SLGBTQI+ artists and allies to express themselves artistically, the Show is inclusive of all abilities, experience and orientations. The spirit of the exhibit is one of affirmation and co-operation. Artists are encouraged to embrace the challenge of interpreting the theme TODAY WE SLAY through both their art and statement/story/poem.
GUIDELINES:
- Open to emerging and established 2SLGBTQI+ artists and allies aged 14 years and above.
- Artwork submitted must relate to the theme TODAY WE SLAY as interpreted by each artist.
- An entry fee of $30 + HST to be paid when the completed registration form is submitted.
- A wide range of media is accepted (including work created digitally).
- Original artwork only (e.g. no photomechanical reproductions of paintings).
- Only one entry may be entered into the show by each artist.
- Each artist must submit a statement/story/poem of 200 words or less to accompany their work that offers insight to the viewer and enhances their interpretation of the show’s theme.
- Maximum size is 12 square feet for 2D work, preferably no wider than 4 feet across. Size restrictions may apply for 3D work. If you have a larger piece of art, please contact the KHCC at kingmuseum@king.ca.
- ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP FROM THE KING HERITAGE & CULTURAL CENTRE, OR SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS MADE, NO MORE THAN 14 DAYS FOLLOWING THE END DATE OF THE EXHIBITION.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- REGISTRATION FORM AND FEE OF $30 + HST MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM ON SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025, FOR ARTWORK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE EXHIBITION.
- The show is not juried but space is limited. All entries are accepted, provided the above guidelines are followed and gallery space is still available. Late entries or artwork delivered late may not be included due to space and scheduling limitations.
- The KHCC reserves the right to decline a submission deemed unsuitable for the Show.
- The KHCC agrees to produce a label to include the name of artist, title, medium, size of artwork and the artist statement/story/poem. The KHCC may edit text that exceed 200 words for the purpose of display.
- Sale of artwork is at discretion of individual artists. A commission of 20% to the KHCC will apply on sales.
- Artwork must be clean and ready for gallery display (including finished edges and D-rings for hanging).
- Please contact the KHCC in advance, if your work will require a stand or specific hanging arrangements.
- Artwork must remain in the show for the entire duration of the exhibit.
- The King Heritage & Cultural Centre, King Township and/or Arts Society King may share photos of your artwork and story on social media for promotional purposes and as part of future marketing.
- Applications will be reviewed by our in-house panel made up of KHCC staff and Exhibitions Committee.
- If accepted, artists will be contacted by late April to arrange an art drop-off date and time.
- If accepted into the show, artists agree to drop-off, or arrange delivery for, their piece on an arranged date and time during the week of May 5, 2025.
HOW TO ENTER THE ART SHOW:
Please complete the application form HERE by April 13, 2025 (11:59 pm)
You will require the following information to complete the form:
- Artist name
- Title of artwork
- Medium
- Size (in cm and inches)
- Price (or NFS)
- Statement/Story/Poem (200 words or less)
- Payment of $30 + HST
- Entry fees may be paid online or at the KHCC with credit, debit, cheque or cash.
- Further details will be sent via email updates.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Please contact the KHCC at 905-833-2331 or kingmuseum@king.ca
Art exhibition space is available to local artists at the King Township Municipal Centre by application to the King Heritage & Cultural Centre. There is no cost to this exhibition space but artists are responsible for layout, assisting with installation and all art sales. Inquiries for 2026 are now being accepted.
Email kingmuseum@king.ca to inquire.
