Call For Artwork: side by side 2025
Union Gallery is now seeking digital submissions for our major annual fundraiser: side by side. This exhibition and lottery-style draw features works by student and professional artists alike. Funds raised have a large impact on supporting our nonprofit work. Side by side is an opportunity to showcase up to 4 artworks alongside fellow community members, reach new audiences, and grow your collector base.
We are seeking artworks that align with our draw’s tiered ticketing system of two price points: $100 and $200. Artwork values are set by the artists, who are invited to donate 1 artwork at 100% donation value and encouraged to submit up to 3 additional works with the option of donating 50% or 100% of the value of each. Ticket holders make their selection from the pool of artworks corresponding to their ticket value.
Open to: all artists
Deadline: **EXTENDED** November 15, 2024 at 11:59pm
Leading up to the side by side event, artworks will be displayed in a group exhibition in Union Gallery’s Main Space from January 14 to February 8, 2025. We are excited to announce that this year’s big event will take place in person, after a few years of virtual hosting. We are also celebrating 30 years of Union Gallery with this annual fundraiser exhibition!
Submissions are juried on a rolling basis by side by side 2025 co-curators. All those who submit artworks will receive a reply. Selected artworks will be displayed at Union Gallery in an exhibition open to the public for preview leading up to the live event.
Funds raised directly support Union Gallery's non-profit work—including free admission and programs, experiential learning for students and volunteers, and growing paid opportunities for professional artists.
SUBMITTING YOUR WORK
Artists are invited to submit up to four (4) "ready to hang" artworks each. Original artwork in a variety of 2D media is accepted (paintings, photographs, drawings, original prints), as well as small-scale sculptures.
Selected artworks are due at Union Gallery by December 13, 2024 at 4:30pm. Staff will be on site to accept artwork drop-off from 11am-4:30pm: November 30, December 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 13.
KEY DATES:
Artwork Application Submissions Deadline: November 15, 2024
Ticket Sales Launch: December 6, 2024
Artists + Members Preview: TBD
Fundraiser Exhibition at Union Gallery: January 14–February 8, 2025
Live Ticketed Event (in-person): February 8, 2025 — stay tuned for details!
If you have any questions, requests for alternate drop-off arrangements, or require accommodations during the submission process, please reach out: ugallery@queensu.ca / 613.533.3171