Solo or Small Group Exhibition Submission Deadline: 10.1.26, 11:59 PM

The Arts Society of Kingston (ASK) invites artists to apply for a solo exhibition in our Main Gallery. We welcome submissions from emerging and established artists working in all visual media, including painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, fiber, ceramics, mixed media, installation, and new media.

ASK is committed to presenting thought-provoking exhibitions that celebrate artistic excellence, foster dialogue, and reflect the diversity of contemporary creative practice.

Eligibility

• Open to artists 18 years and older.
• Individual artists only.
• All work must be original.
• Artists must have a cohesive body of work sufficient to fill the gallery.

Submission Requirements

Please submit the following as a single PDF:

• Artist statement (maximum 500 words)
• Current artist biography or CV
• 10–20 images of recent work
• Image list including title, year, medium, dimensions, and sale price (if applicable)
• Exhibition proposal describing the concept and installation vision (maximum 500 words)
• Website and/or social media links (optional)

Exhibition Support

Selected artists will receive:

• A professionally presented exhibition in ASK’s Main Gallery
• Promotional support through ASK’s website, social media, email newsletter, and press outreach
• An opening reception
• Artwork sales facilitation (ASK commission applies)

Selection Criteria

Applications will be reviewed by ASK’s Gallery Committee based on:

• Artistic quality
• Cohesion of the proposed exhibition
• Originality of vision
• Suitability for the gallery space

Timeline

• Application Deadline: October 1, 2026
• Notification of Artists: OCTOBER 30. 2026
• Exhibitions: Scheduled throughout the 2027 exhibition season

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Are you a current ASK member? *

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Name *

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Email *

Address *

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Website URL

Instagram or social media handle

FaceBook URL

Is this proposal for a solo or group show? *

• Solo
• Group

Which ASK gallery are you requesting? (You can request both. If awarded, exhibitors pay a fee for the gallery. ) *

• Front gallery ($75 exhibitor fee, if awarded)
• Spotlight gallery ($300 exhibitor fee, if awarded))

Title of proposed exhibition *

Description of proposed exhibition *

This should include what visitors should expect to see and will be included on promotional materials if selected.

Artist Bio/Artistic Statement – If Group Show – please list Curator Bio & short bios of participating artists: *

If you are interested in doing a talk, demonstration or hosting a closing reception, please describe:

IMPORTANT: Label each image upload with last name, first name, title

Work #1 Title *

Work #2 Title *

Work #3 Title *

Work #1 – Medium & Date it was created *

Work #2 – Medium & Date it was created *

Work #3 – Medium & Date it was created *

Work #1 – Size *

Work #2 – Size *

Work #3 – Size *

Work #1 Image upload

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Work #2 Image upload

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Work #3 Image upload

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Work #1: If VIDEO is preferred – please provide URL link

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• Second Choice
• Third Choice

Work #3: If VIDEO is preferred – please provide URL link

Work #2: If VIDEO is preferred – please provide URL link

Work #4 Title

Work #5 Title

Work #4 – Medium & Date it was created

Work #5 – Medium & Date it was created

Work #4 – Size

Work #5 – Size

Work #4 Image upload

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Work #5 Image upload

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Work #4: If VIDEO is preferred – please provide URL link

Work #5: If VIDEO is preferred – please provide URL link

Date social please

What is the preferred month for your exhibition? *

When is the last time you showed in this area (within a 25 mile radius)? *

By submitting this form you acknowledge:

• You are applying for a gallery exhibition at the Arts Society of Kingston during 2025
• That each exhibition starts on the first Saturday of the month and ends on the Sunday before the first Saturday of the following month
• You will gallery sit for all three galleries one time during your exhibit and be present at your opening
• You are responsible for installation/hanging of art show, take down/load-out of art show, labels, and providing images of your work to the Gallery Committee
• You are responsible for providing your own PR to the gallery committee six weeks prior to the show
• You agree to pay required fees
  • The rental fee is $75 is for the small Front Gallery
  • $300 for the larger Spotlight Gallery
  • Payment in full within 10 days of receipt of contract, with return of signed contract
• ASK will coordinate the sale of artworks
  • ASK retains 30% administrative fee from each work sold during the duration of the exhibition
  • The artist will receive 70% within two weeks after exhibit closing

Terms: *

• I agree

Application fee *

Price: $35.00

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Date of follow-up:

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