Call for Artists: 4th Annual Indigenous Art Exhibition

Open to: Indigenous artists in Katarokwi/Kingston
Location: Main Space

The Queen’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, and Union Gallery are thrilled to continue a partnership for the 4th annual Indigenous Art Exhibition at Queen’s University. Programmed in conjunction with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, this exhibition is a celebration of Indigenous artists in our community.

We are accepting submissions in any and all art forms from members of the Queen’s and wider communities alike. Indigenous artists based in the Katarokwi-Kingston area are invited to submit artwork to be considered for this exhibition, running at Union Gallery from Tuesday, September 2 to Saturday, October 11, 2025.

KEY DATES

Submissions close: 11:59 PM, Monday, July 14, 2025
Notification to artists by: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Artwork drop-off at 4 Directions: Friday, August 1–Saturday, August 16, 2025
Install period: Tuesday, August 26–Friday, August 29, 2025
Exhibition period: Tuesday, September 2 to Saturday, October 11, 2025

APPLICATION PROCESS

In the submission form, we will ask for the following information:

Artist information:

• Name

• Email

• Biography (100-150 words; written in third person perspective)

• Additional optional information: pronouns, website, social media handle

Artwork information: 

• A statement about your art practice (150-250 words; written in first person perspective)

• Artwork details (for up to 3 artworks) including title, medium, size, year

• Additional optional information: any display needs/preferences, image descriptions

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