Who Can Apply: Individual artists, curators and collectives in all media may apply; Indigenous, BIPOC, Francophone, 2SLGBTQIA+, deaf and disabled artists are encouraged, with no stated residency restriction.
The Focus: Propose experimental, alternative or critically engaged exhibitions for this North Bay gallery, especially media, new media and interactive work; late submissions await the next review.
The Funding: Solo exhibitions pay CAD 2,475, with separate fees for talks, panels, workshops or screenings. Shipping, travel and accommodation help is attempted, rather than guaranteed.
Key Requirements: Email one PDF: proposal (1 page), technical needs, statement (250 words), each bio (250 words), CV (3 pages with contact details), support images/media links and a title/date/medium/dimensions list. Mark preferred clips; jurors may review 5 minutes per audio/video file.
DeadlineRolling deadline
AwardCurrent solo exhibition artist fee is $2,475 (CARFAC-RAAV Category I minimum fee schedule); additional fees for artist talks, panel discussions, workshops, or screenings are paid separately.
Program dates2026–2027 programming seasons
LocationNorth Bay, ON
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesmedia art, new media, interactive works, contemporary art
Application notesEmail director@whitewatergallery.com one PDF: proposal/project description (1 page maximum); technical needs; artist/curatorial statement (250 words maximum); each artist bio (250 words maximum); current CV including contacts (3 pages maximum); support images or media links; list of titles, dates, media and dimensions. Supply full audio/video with preferred clip time marks; jurors may review up to 5 minutes per file. Late submissions await the next review.