Information for Artists

Exhibition Proposals

The Tom Thomson Art Gallery carefully plans exhibitions to enrich the region and contribute to national visual arts discourse. We are currently programming exhibitions that align with the values and priorities outlined in our strategic plan, which include support to emerging artists and arts professionals, regional artists, truth and reconciliation, contemporary social justice topics, and the environment. Please note that exhibitions are generally planned at least 2 years in advance.

We accept proposals from established, mid-career, and emerging artists, curators, and collectives on an ongoing basis and curatorial staff review them twice yearly. If your application is short-listed, you will receive a response via email.

If you are interested in submitting an exhibition proposal, please provide the following information in a single PDF document:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• 5-10 images of relevant work with accompanying image list detailing artist name(s), titles, dates, medium, and dimensions
• A brief description of the proposed exhibition
• Any additional relevant material such as publications and/or critical reviews
• Artist and/or curator biography

Proposals can be submitted to:

Shannon Bingeman

Curator of Exhibitions & Collections

sbingeman@tomthomson.org

For proposals sent by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your non-digital material returned. All submissions will be treated with care; however, the Tom Thomson Art Gallery assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to submission material.

Mailing address:

Tom Thomson Art Gallery

840 1^st Ave W

Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K4

Exhibition Assistance Program

The Ontario Arts Council’s Exhibition Assistance program supports Ontario-based artists and artist collectives working in visual arts, craft, and media art practices in the presentation of their artwork in a confirmed public exhibition. 

As a recommender of the program, the Tom Thomson Art Gallery assesses submissions by regional artists who live within Zone 1 of the OAC’s Map of Exhibition Assistance Zones and submits grant recommendations ranging from $500 to $2,000 to the OAC.

Applications must be submitted to the Tom Thomson Art Gallery through NOVA, the OAC’s online application portal. Paper and/or digital applications sent to the Gallery will not be accepted.

Upcoming deadlines to submit applications: 

Applications are currently closed. 

For additional information about eligibility and what this program funds, please visit the OAC’s website.