How to Exhibit your Art at the Brantford Arts Block 

The art gallery at the Brantford Arts Block is open and accessible to artists of every age and skill level.  We're looking for professional artists, students, beginner artists and everyone in between to exhibit in our art gallery.  If you are a beginner artist please do not be intimidated by our application process, it's actually quite simple. Just follow the simple instructions below.

Instructions:

Please include with your application:
A BIO (tell us who you are)
A RESUME or CV (tell us what you’ve done as an artist)
EXHIBIT PROPOSAL (if applicable)
EXAMPLES OF YOUR ART WORK ‐ 5 to 10 pieces - on a CD in JPEG, PDF, or TIFF file format

Once the Exhibition Committee has reviewed your application, you will be informed we are currently booking at least six months in advance.  Please do not be intimidated by this form, we accept artists of every age and skill level.  This information is intended to give us an idea of who you are and what you do.  Feel free to ask our staff if you need help with your application.

Applications should be submitted on white 8 1/2” x 11” paper in a manilla envelope with the CD of your artwork.

There are three types of exhibitions that we offer:

1. Regular Exhibitions – there are three gallery walls (each approx. 22’ long) and one Sculptural/Installation area in the Brantford Arts Block’s art gallery that are used for the Regular Exhibitions. These exhibitions generally last for 6 weeks and would feature four different artists (three on the wall spaces and one in the Sculptural/Installation area).
2. Solo Exhibitions – from time to time the Brantford Arts Block does award artists the opportunity to have a solo show. These exhibitions are generally focused around a specific issue, idea, or vision. Artists who are rewarded solo exhibitions are solely responsible (limited support will be provided by the Brantford Arts Block) for organizing their own opening reception, marketing and supplementary events (i.e. artists talks).
3. Group Exhibitions – occasionally the Brantford Arts Block will organize group shows that consist of one or two pieces of art from a variety of local artists; all of which would be based around a central topic, theme or idea.

Please indicate which type of exhibition you would like to submit your work towards.  You may submit to more than one exhibition type at a time.

Our community arts space is open, free to the public:
Tuesday through Saturday from 12-6pm
 
We are also open extended hours during various special events, although from time to time we may charge an admission fee for these events.