OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – "It's The Little Things..." Exhibition

The Bainzy Art Gallery, a West‑coast contemporary gallery in downtown Nanaimo, is launching its first‑ever annual community‑based exhibition titled “It's The Little Things…”. Artists residing in Nanaimo and surrounding areas may submit works created on a wood cradle canvas (4×4" or 6×6") provided by the gallery. Up to three entries per artist are allowed, with a submission fee of $10 for a 4×4" canvas or $15 for a 6×6" canvas. All works will be priced to sell at flat rates ($100 for 4×4", $150 for 6×6") with a 50/50 commission split, and sales proceeds will be paid by December 31 2026. The deadline for artwork intake is November 22 2026, 7:00 pm, after which the exhibition runs from November 27 to December 23 2026. Artists must attend the opening reception on November 28 2026. The juried show awards cash prizes of $250 (1st), $100 (2nd) and $50 (3rd). For questions, contact the gallery via the online form or phone.

Provided wood cradle canvas, exhibition space, cash prizes, sales commission split, exposure to local audience.

Open to artists residing in Nanaimo and neighbouring areas; up to three entries per artist; must attend opening reception.