Submit a Proposal

The Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science welcomes exhibition proposals from contemporary artists and curators. We present an average of 8 exhibitions annually across our two unique gallery spaces. The Selection Committee meets annually in mid-May to program subsequent seasons, but submissions are welcome year-round.

The Kootenay Gallery pays professional artists fair exhibition fees in strict accordance with the CARFAC fee schedule.

Submissions are accepted exclusively through our digital form below. If you face systemic or technical barriers to digital submission, please contact our team at info@kootenaygallery.com or call 250-365-3337 to arrange alternative access.

Submission Requirements & Guidelines

Please ensure your submission materials are fully prepared according to the guidelines below before starting the digital application form:

  • Artist/Curator Statement: A clear description of your proposed exhibition concept or body of work (maximum 1 page / 3,500 characters).
  • Curriculum Vitae & Bio: An up-to-date professional CV and brief biography combined into a single file (accepted formats: PDF, DOC, or DOCX; maximum file size: 5 MB).
  • Digital Image Portfolio: 10 to 15 images uploaded directly into the form below. Please label your files sequentially with your name and image number (e.g., 01_LastName_Title). Preferred Format: JPG format with a resolution of 72 DPI at 1024 x 768 pixels (maximum 12 MB).
  • Image Documentation: Use the dynamic text fields to enter the Title, Medium, Dimensions, and Year for each uploaded artwork.
  • Video/Film Submissions: If your proposal includes video media, paste a direct viewing link (such as Vimeo, YouTube, or Dropbox) in the designated URL field at the bottom of the form.

Exhibition Proposal

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Name(Required)
Email(Required)
Address(Required)
Up-to-date artist or curator Curriculum Vitae
Accepted file types: pdf, docx, doc, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Describe the exhibition or body of work proposed (including the curatorial premise, if you are a curator)
Solo vs Group(Required)
Please indicate if you are interested in being considered for a solo or group exhibition.
Images of work intended for exhibition or related/recent work. Images must be labeled with a number/title. Preferred format: jpg format with a resolution of 72 dpi at 1024 x 768 pixels.
Drop files here or
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 12 MB, Max. files: 15.
    Image Documentation List(Required)
    Please detail your submitted artwork in the fields below, matching the sequence of your uploaded image files. Recommended Format: 01_Sunset, Oil on Canvas, 24x36 inches, 2025 Use the [ +] button to create up to 15 entries corresponding to your image portfolio.
    File Number & Title
    Medium
    Dimensions (inches)
    Year
     
    (Dropbox, YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
    Declaration(Required)