Exhibit your work at the Waterfront Theatre and Performance Works on Granville Island

The Granville Island Cultural Society invites Visual Artists to submit proposals to show their work in the lobbies of the Waterfront Theatre and Performance Works. This opportunity involves maximum 2 month long exhibitions and will run throughout the 2010 Theatre Season. Selected Artists will gain exposure by having their work viewed by thousands of Theatre patrons as well as the opportunity to sell their pieces.

The Waterfront Theatre and Performance Works are located in the heart of Vancouver on Granville Island. The theatres are a gathering place for people who come to see the creative and dynamic work of some of the best Theatre Companies and Festivals in Canada such as the Vancouver International Writers Festival, Carousel Theatre and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. With an estimated 70,000 people visiting the venues every year, they become essential spaces for Canadian Artists to showcase their work.

Details:
We are seeking a variety of artwork in various media types (we ask that submissions do not include sculpture or freestanding art). Artwork must be able to hang on the wall and must be suitable for a family audience. The artist must have a significant body of work in order to fill the space (8 - 10 pieces) or submit a proposal for a joint exhibition with other artists. The Granville Island Cultural Society will take a 20% commission on all sales.

Please submit:
1. A brief description of your proposed exhibition including: medium and sizes of your work and a working title.
2. 10 -12 images of the work.
3. An artist biography, resume and/or CV.
4. Website* (if applicable).
*Please note your website is used to further reference your work, and is not a substitute for your installation proposal.

Electronic Media Kits are prefered, however, if you do submit materials by mail and would like them returned to you, please include a self addressed stamped envelope.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 5:00pm
Selections announced March 31, 2010

Please mail your proposal to:
Granville Island Cultural Society
Attention: Heather Johnston
101-1398 Cartwright St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8

Submit by email to:
heathergics@telus.net
Subject: Visual Art Proposal

For more details please contact Heather Johnston at 604-687-3005