Call for Submissions: Today We Slay – Pride Art Exhibition

Call for Artists: “Today We Slay” Art Exhibition in Celebration of Pride

Submission Deadline: April 13, 2025, 11:59 pm
Exhibition Dates: May 17 – July 12, 2025

In partnership with Arts Society King (ASK), the King Heritage & Cultural Centre (KHCC) is pleased to announce an art exhibit in recognition of Pride, to be held May 17 to July 12, 2025, at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre. The KHCC is located just north of Toronto at 2920 King Road, King City, ON.

Pride and its related events celebrate human rights: to allow every human to be seen, heard and proud of their authentic selves. The King Heritage & Cultural Centre is inclusive of, and an ally for, all abilities, experiences and orientations.

This exhibition is open to emerging and established 2SLGBTQI+ artists and allies.

Artists are encouraged to interpret this year’s theme of “Today We Slay” through both their art and accompanying statement/story/poem. Artwork does not have to be created specifically for this show but must be a recent work (created since 2020) and relate to the theme of the exhibition.

Theme for 2025: Today We Slay
Defined as “looking self-confidently good, acting in a self-empowered way, or doing something spectacular, especially in the face of some challenge”, the term Slay was adopted by the LGBTQ+ community in the 1980s and has gained momentum ever since. As a theme for this exhibition, artists are encouraged to celebrate their pride through art – be Bold, be Playful, be Self-Confident, be Self-Empowered, be Spectacular – and show how you Slay!

Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on April 13, 2025 for artwork to be considered for this show. Artists are encouraged to apply early as available spots may fill before the deadline.

For more information and to apply please visit:
www.kingheritageandculture.ca/whats-on/call-artwork

King Heritage & Cultural Centre (KHCC)
2920 King Road
King City, ON L7B 1L6
www.kingheritageandculture.ca

Still have questions?
Please contact the KHCC at 905-833-2331 or kingmuseum@king.ca