
CV/Arts + Chamber Business Hub Art Exhibition: Material Matters
CV/Arts are excited to announce a new open call opportunity for all Central Island Regional artists for this year’s CV/Arts + Chamber Business Hub Art Exhibition: Material Matters.
We are now accepting submissions – you can find the application here. If you have any questions about the application, please contact us at events@comoxvalleyarts.com. For further details about the theme or the exhibition, please refer to the information below.
Theme:
Material Matters delves into the gravity of medium choice for artists, emphasizing how intentionality, experimentation, and material communication shape both the artist’s process and the completed works.
We invite submissions from artists who push the boundaries of material use, wielding their chosen mediums to communicate meaning, challenge perceptions, and amplify the possibilities of materials.
Exhibited at the Chamber of Commerce and inspired by its role as a hub of innovation within our community, Material Matters will reflect on and celebrate the innovative medium choices and processes that artists across the region use to convey their creative concepts.
Open Call Details:
The Open Call for Material Matters opens on February 15th and closes at 5:00 PM on March 20th.
Who Can Apply: All artists from the Central Island Region are invited to submit their work for consideration.
Submission Fee: $25, with a reduced fee of $5 for artists under 25 and Indigenous artists.
Number of Pieces to Submit: Up to 2 artworks.
Artwork Types Accepted: Wall-hung artwork.
Adjudication Process: A panel will carefully select artwork for the exhibition, focusing on assembling a show that effectively communicates and explores the theme, while highlighting the region’s diverse artistic talent.
CVArts + Chamber of Commerce Art Program
This program highlights the vital role of collaboration between the business and arts sectors in fostering cultural vibrancy and economic growth within the community. Quarterly rotating exhibitions by CV/Arts, ARTWRX Studio/Gallery Society, I-Hos Gallery, and Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery offer fresh perspectives, artistic expression, and reflections on the rich cultural tapestry of our community.
Visit the Chamber’s Business Hub, open Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and explore the current exhibition.