Open Call - Beyond Barriers Exhibition

ORGANIZATION: Langley Arts Council
DEADLINE: Jun. 8, 2026
WEBSITE: http://langleyarts.ca/submit/beyond-barriers

CALL FOR ARTISTS:
This is an OPEN CALL, meaning artists do not have to be a member of the LAC to apply.

Apply to participate in the Langley Arts Council's 5th annual Beyond Barriers Exhibition!

This call is open to all BC based artists who identify as disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill, or who experience barriers related but not limited to mental health, physical disabilities, intellectual or developmental disabilities, learning disabilities (such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and others), sensory disabilities (such as being Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or low vision), and speech and communication differences, whether your experience is temporary or lifelong, diagnosed or self-identified, visible or invisible.

Artists are invited to submit artwork on any theme or subject matter that is important to them. While you are welcome to explore themes related to disability or neurodivergence, artists are not required to do so. This is a space to celebrate your creativity on your terms.

The Langley Arts Council invites artists to submit 2D work. All perspectives and all subject matters are welcome.

Exhibition Dates: July 4th - August 20th, 2026

Reception: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at the Timms Community Centre

Exhibition Location: The 'Timms Walkway Gallery' located at the Timms Community Center (20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley BC V3A 4B3).

Deadline to Apply: Monday, June 8th 2026

Artwork Eligibility:
– Artwork must not have been previously exhibited at any of our exhibition spaces.
– Artworks submitted to the Langley Arts Council must not have been created at an art class, lesson, or paint night.
– Artworks must follow the Arts Council's definition of 'Original Artwork'

Original artwork is created at the hand of the artist who is submitting the work. The creation process must be the effort of a single individual to convey their own personal interpretation of an image or multiple images. Submitting artists are allowed to use reference photos to inspire their work, but artists must use their own design and composition for the final artwork to be considered an original.

If you are submitting a photo medium, please ensure the main focal point of the image was taken by the artist and is not a stock image. We do allow stock images to be used in submitted artworks. However, it must not make up more than 30% of the entire finished artwork.

Artwork Specifications:
– This call is open to 2D artworks.
– Artworks will be on display and available for purchase at the Civic Gallery as well as the online Gallery.
– Artworks must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.
– Artworks must be ready and prepared for immediate hanging, meaning wall-mounted canvas or paper work must be appropriately framed or stretched with finished sides and properly wired for hanging using d-hooks and wire.
– For questions about 2D artworks that are not stretched or framed, please contact galleries@langleyarts.ca with reference photos attached.

Specific Requirements for this Call to Artists:
Artists are encouraged to submit a short write-up to be displayed with the piece, offering context and connecting it to the exhibition theme.

Artwork Sale & Commission:
– All exhibited artworks must be available for purchase for the duration of the exhibition.
– All sales are handled through the Langley Arts Council.
– Exhibiting artists will be paid once their exhibition has come to a close and the artwork has been picked up by the buyer.
– A 35% LAC commission will be deducted from the artist’s cheque.

Photographing your Artwork:
High-quality images are essential for the online exhibition.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply please fill out the application form at the bottom of our submission page.

Please be sure to click the blue "SUBMIT" button before closing the page.

FEES/COMPENSATION:
Free to apply, does not require LAC membership.