Who Can Apply: Artists, curators, collectives and community applicants may propose contemporary art projects to CVAG in Courtenay, British Columbia; the page welcomes regional, national and international engagement.
The Focus: Propose exhibitions, screenings, residencies, research or production projects across media, live art and hybrid formats. Submissions are reviewed at the end of each calendar year.
The Funding: CARFAC artist fees are paid, with no exact amount stated. Funding permitting, partial one-way travel/shipping, accommodation and per-diem support is available.
Key Requirements: Email a PDF with cover letter, statement (1 page), project (2 pages), each CV (3 pages), image list, support, technical needs and applicable schedule. Support: 20 images (1024×768, 1 MB each) or 15 minutes; combined submissions: 10 images and 10 minutes.
DeadlineRolling deadline
LocationCourtenay, British Columbia
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinescontemporary art, curatorial practice, 2D, 3D, media art, live art
Application notesEmail curator@comoxvalleyartgallery.com using subject “CVAG Gallery Submission 2026”. Compile cover letter/contact details, statement (1 page maximum), project (2 pages maximum), each participant CV (3 pages maximum), image list, other support, equipment/technical needs and applicable schedule into FullName_Submission.pdf. Support: up to 20 images (1024×768, 1 MB each) or 15 minutes of time-based work; mixed submissions: 10 images and 10 minutes maximum. Number/title images to match the list; alternatively use FullName_SupportMaterial.pdf. Time-based work: .mov/.mp4/.avi or private YouTube/Vimeo/Flickr link.