Call For Artists
Exhibition Space
Our Art Space Connect, Parkview and Founders gallery spaces are available to rent to individual artists, artist collectives, independent curators and other organizations.
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Call for Entry - 2026 En Plein Air Competition
Get ready to create, explore, and be inspired in the great outdoors! Our competition takes place during the Neilson Park Creative Festival on Saturday, July 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., wrapping up with a celebratory awards ceremony at 4:30 p.m.
“En plein air” is French for “in the open air” and all about making art outside, and we’re taking that spirit to the next level. Whether you paint, draw, sculpt, stitch, weave, or experiment in mixed media, all styles and materials are welcome! Set up wherever inspiration strikes: among the trees, near the lively vendors, or beside the festival’s music and energy—anywhere outdoors in Neilson Park or Markland Woods.
Bring your creativity, soak up the atmosphere, and join in the fun! Be sure to register by July 10 at 4:00 p.m.
Call for Vendors - 2026 Creative Festival
The call for vendors for our 2026 Creative Festival is now open.
We are looking for artists and artisans who create and produce their own art work such as paintings, sculptures, rug crafting, calligraphy, fibre art and quilted items, jewellery, stained glass, wood carvings, pottery, and other arts and crafts.
The call for vendors closes on Friday, May 29.
Call for Emerging Artists
Our Emergence Gallery showcases the work of artists who are in the early stages of their career who have a small exhibition history or who are under the age of 30. Artists have the opportunity to apply to showcase their work in a professional setting and gain exposure in the local arts community.
The space is located by the entrance of Neilson Park Creative Centre and it measures approximately 7 x7 feet. We welcome artwork of any medium to be displayed for the duration of three weeks.
Accepted artists exhibit free of charge.
For the information and application form click here.
For the blank artwork spreadsheet list click here.
