etobicoke civic centre art gallery exhibition

The Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery is now accepting applications from arts organizations and artists to exhibit.

About Public Gallery Program

The City of Toronto has made enhancements to the Public Gallery Program in five City-operated public galleries, including Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery. These changes are part of a new pilot initiative, aligned with CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation / Le Front des Artistes Canadiens) guidelines. The enhancements are designed to increase equitable access to the City’s cultural spaces and elevate support for artists, while advancing some of the key objectives of the City’s Culture Connects: An Action Plan for Culture in Toronto.

Artist Responsibilities

• The successful artist or group is responsible for any and all costs that are in excess of the granted CARFAC fee; all other costs associated with the exhibition and reception remain the artist’s responsibility
• The successful artist or group is responsible for adhering to the Gallery's Terms of Entry
• Recipient(s) must actively participate in the promotion of the exhibition, the site and the opening reception through their own networks and effort

Space: Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery is a public gallery space, owned and operated by the City of Toronto, available to artists and collectives. This gallery is located on the ground floor of the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Gallery exhibitions are viewed both by dedicated visual arts enthusiasts and by visitors and employees of the Etobicoke Civic Centre, providing an opportunity for artists to reach a wide community. Hanging space allows for 40 to 70 works, depending on the size of artworks. There are also display cases that can be used to present 3D artwork and additional 2D works.

Schedule: The gallery is booked at least one year in advance. There are 10 shows a year. with most of the exhibitions running four weeks each, accompanied with opening receptions. Artwork drop-off is on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Receptions are held on Saturday or Sunday afternoons from 2–4 p.m. De-installations are scheduled for Fridays at 10 a.m. Gallery hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The gallery is closed on Sundays and holidays unless otherwise noted.