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Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art Main Gallery Call for Submissions
- Who Can Apply: Artists of all backgrounds and career stages (well suited to early-career artists and established artists making experimental departures); self-taught artists and under-represented communities encouraged; international applicants accepted but must cover their own travel.
- The Focus: Exhibition proposals for the Main Gallery of the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art, an artist-run centre in Kelowna, BC, for the 2028/2029 schedule, with an emphasis on experimental contemporary practice.
- The Funding: Selected artists receive exhibition royalties under the current CARFAC Fee Schedule (Category 1), plus supplementary financial support for travel, accommodation, one-way shipping or childcare; production-expense help may be offered in exceptional cases.
- Key Requirements: Submit one PDF titled LAST NAME_FIRST NAME.pdf through the online submission form by midnight on March 16, 2027: a 500-word practice overview, a 500-word project overview, CV (max 3 pages per artist), image list with any video links/passwords, and up to 20 portfolio images (one per page); optional production budget. Results by September 30, 2027.
DeadlineTuesday, March 16, 2027
AwardArtist fees (exhibition royalties) paid per the current CARFAC Fee Schedule (Category 1), plus supplementary support toward travel and accommodation
Program dates2028/2029 exhibition schedule
LocationKelowna, BC, Canada
Open toArtists worldwide
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Application notesOffsite gallery exhibitions are considered (letters of support from participating locations encouraged). Applications received after the deadline are retained for future consideration. International applicants must cover their own travel expenses. Contact info@alternatorcentre.com for accessibility accommodations.
Contactinfo@alternatorcentre.com
Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art
Organization based in Kelowna