Art Hub Gallery – Artist Application

Participation in the Art Hub Gallery is restricted to members of Arts Carleton Place. Through a series of ‘Call to Artists’, accepted members will have an opportunity to participate in the gallery.

Call to members for Jul – Sep 2026 Art Hub shows

Total Weeks13 weeks
DatesJun 29 – Sep 27, 2026
Cost – 1 Grid$130
Cost – 2 Grids$260
Cost – Artisan Space$130
Cost – Grids 28, 29, 30 Special 3 grid space (6′ wide x 8′ high)$390
Show #1 Jun 29 – Aug 16‘Adventures in Art’
Show #2 Aug 17 – Sep 27‘Things That Matter’
Call DEADLINEMay 31

Note: If there is an artist who wishes to apply but the financial requirement provides a major hurdle and impediment to participation, please contact info@artscarletonplace.com. Correspondence, at that address, with the ACP president and the Art Hub admin leader will remain confidential.

Application and Show Requirements

  1. ACP Membership – Applicants must be ACP members in good standing for 2026 before applying. If you are not an ACP member, the 2026 on-line membership form can be found HERE.
  2. Artwork – All fine art or artisan work for sale at the gallery must be the artist’s own ‘one of a kind’ original art, with the only exceptions being photographer and printmakers numbered, limited edition prints. All artwork displayed on grids must be for sale.
  3. Unframed originals and Art Reproductions (there is no room for reproductions on canvas) will be allowed for sale but ONLY in a special rack provided by the gallery (no extra charge) with a 4 per artist limit . Carefully read the ‘Art Showing Standard’ document’s art reproductions criteria.
  4. Art Showing Standards – Artist’s work must conform to Arts Carleton Place’s Art Showing Standards, which includes framing, hanging, pricing and professional requirements. Please read and ensure that your work will meet these standards. The Gallery reserves the right to refuse works that do not meet these standards. REVIEW HERE
  5. Artist Images for Jurying – Applicants must submit four (4) images of their current work and ensure that all image files include artist name, title, medium, size and price.
    Artists and artisans selling wall hanging art are required to submit one (1) additional clear image of the back/side view of one of the art works.
    **NEW –Artisans (not selling wall hanging art) are required to submit one (1) additional clear image of their display setup from an art show or a basic mockup of proposed display.
    Total images to be submitted by all applicants is five (5) Images.
    Image files must be at least 1200 pixels on the long side but no larger than 2MB.
    Images must be cropped to show the artwork only, not any of the surrounding environment or frame. For 3-dimentional work (e.g. sculptures), the image should be clear of any busy background. Providing quality images will assist in the jurying process.
  6. Artist Bio – Please submit a short (3-4 sentences) bio with your application for show promotion. MS Word format preferred.
  7. Volunteer Time (Gallery Staffing) – Artists need to staff the Gallery to ensure a presence during opening hours. All participating artists must contribute hours at the gallery to ensure adequate staffing. Training will be provided. Shifts are between 3-4 hours and the number of shifts indicated below is the requirement for the 13 week 2-show term.
    1 Grid Artists – 4 shifts
    2 Grid Artists – 8 shifts
    3 Grid Artists – 12 shifts
    Artisan space – 4 shifts
  8. Promotion – All participating artists are required to promote the show through their social media activities or handout of promotional material. These tasks will ensure the success of the gallery. Artists will be asked to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ other artists involved in the gallery.

Information / Important Dates

  1. Application Deadline May 31st.
  2. This is a juried application. You will be notified of your application status by June 10, 2026.
  3. Artists may apply for 1 Grid ($130), 2 Grids ($260), the single 3 Grid space ($390)or an Artisan space ($130).
    Also grids are available on a lighted cube. Perfect for stained glass art!
    1 grid spaces will be either on the wall or on a 4-grid movable ‘cube’.
    2 grid spaces will be side by side on the gallery walls.
    NOTE: In the case that more 2 grid requests are received than available 2 grid wall spaces, some accepted artists may be offered the choice of a 1 grid space or possibly 2 grids on a cube. (Jury ranking will influence 2 grid wall space allocation).
    Artisan spaces will be allotted by the Admin Team based on the type of work being displayed.
    For the second show, ‘Things That Matter’, artists will be assigned to a different grid location and will be asked to bring some new artwork on Aug 17th.
  4. No shelves, small racks or containers may be attached to grids.
  5. Successful applicants must pay their total 13 week showing fee by Jun 21st. DO NOT SEND PAYMENT NOW. Instructions will be included in the artist’s confirmation email.
  6. Art Label Cards – Artists label cards will be provided by the gallery to provide a uniform and professional look. Successful applicants will receive information on how to submit their information.
  7. Artists will be responsible for hanging their art on their assigned grid(s), or setting up their artisan display area.
  8. Once an artist is accepted to the gallery, they may apply to have a large ‘statement’ piece, with some smaller pieces, displayed in the front or side window with their bio. 1 week period (front window) or 2 week period (side window). (Fee $25). Details will be provided in the artist’s confirmation email.
  9. Sales will be processed at a central cash desk. ACP will take a 15% transaction fee from the selling price. HST is not charged on sales as sales are deemed ‘artist to customer’ transactions. Artists who charge HST must include this in their selling price. Payments for sales will be made monthly within 1 week of month-end.
  10. Artist’s work sold during the show is immediately provided to the customer and artists are to bring replacement work. Artists may switch out art during shows as well. At the beginning of a new show, artists are asked to replace a minimum of 1/3 of their art. At the current Art Hub many artists switch a majority or all of their work for each show to provide maximum refresh for the gallery.