The mission of the Summerland Art Gallery is to support and promote emerging artists; to provide exposure to high-caliber original work in a variety of mediums; to challenge the viewer to look at the world through a different lense and to provide educational opportunity, to broaden understanding of the visual arts.
9525 Wharton St, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0
2504944494
Tell us about your organization:
What kinds of installation setup does your space have to offer?
Multi-media, plinths, hanging systems, sound system, floorplans, stairs and ramp.
Are there artists from specific regions that you are interested in showcasing?
Local Artists
Regional Artists
Is there a specific medium/genre of art making that your organization focuses on?
Ceramic
Contemporary Art
Crafts
Public Art
Sculptural
Photography
Are you a member of CARFAC?
No
Does your organization have a membership(s) that artists can join?
Yes
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Do you have an active relationship with the local First Nations and Indigenous communities?
Not at this time; we are in the process of developing a strategy
Do you have a diversity strategy, anti-racism or decolonization statement in place and can it be found on your website?
No
What are your current actions and future commitments to build or maintain your relationship with the First Nations and Indigenous artists and community?
We are in the process of developing a strategy
Are you aware of Indigenous Protocols for the visual arts in your community?
Yes
Do you offer land acknowledgements?
No, but we are in the process of developing one
Are there specific power dynamics that your organization has identified? And what are your current actions to address them?
We are not quite sure how to address this question; however all of our artists are vetted through the same submission process, are treated equally, are paid exactly the same rate for sales and are provided with the same level of promotion and the length of gallery exhibitions in our gallery are exactly the same timeframe.
Is your organization accessible via any of the following?
Image and/or video descriptions for in person content
Image and/or video descriptions for online content
Wheelchair accessibility
What opportunities do you offer for emerging artists?
Artist in Residence
Exhibitions
Workshops
Submission Process
How does your exhibition selection process work?
Submissions to a Programming Committe/Jury
Requests for Proposals/Calls for Submissions/ Expression of Interest
Do you offer other methods or opportunities for artists to showcase their works?
Artist Talks
Art Markets/Fairs
Workshops
What supports do you provide for exhibiting artists?
Listings and newsletters
All promotional support, brochures, price lists, labels, website exposure, social media
CARFAC Fees
Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for exhibitions?
N/A
Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for digital programming?
N/A
Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for non-commercial reproductions?
N/A
Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for commercial reproductions?
N/A
Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for artist professional services?
N/A
Other Offered Support for Artists
What accessibility supports do you have for artists?
Ramps
Hanging Height
Alternative Submission Methods (ex: video submissions vs written, etc)
What ways do you compensate artists?
Artwork Sales and Commissions
Gallery Shop Sales