exhibition program open call

The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art accepts programming submissions for our Main Gallery on an ongoing basis.

Our selection committee convenes each spring to review all exhibition proposals and to select works to be included in the subsequent year’s exhibition schedule. For example, proposals submitted prior to Spring 2026 will be considered for our 2027/28 exhibition schedule.

Works are selected by our Programming Committee based on the following criteria:

• Compatibility with the Alternator's Vision, Mission and Values.

• Quality of the artwork (with an emphasis on experimental approach.)

• Clarity of the written proposal.

• Production cost and availability.

Further, the Programming Committee seeks diversity of perspective, medium and theme when establishing our annual exhibition calendar.

We are committed to fostering artists' professional autonomy and are proud to pay successful applicants CAR/FAC fees.