Call for Submissions: 2027 Exhibitions at City of Toronto Cultural Centres & Galleries

Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery

2027 Call for Submissions at City of Toronto Cultural Centres & Galleries

Included in this listing:

Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery
Submission Deadline: May 17, 2026

Assembly Hall Gallery
Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026

Ascent Gallery at Etobicoke Civic Centre
Submission Deadline: May 17, 2026

There is no fee to apply and the galleries take no commission on sales.

Call for Submissions: Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery 2027 Exhibitions

Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery invites visual arts organizations and collectives from across Canada to submit applications to exhibit and sell the works of their selected artist members in 2027. Artists with diverse backgrounds and those who have not exhibited previously at the gallery are encouraged to apply.

Submission Deadline: May 17, 2026

Who can apply?

Art organizations or collectives with a minimum of four participating artists.

Artist Fees

In accordance with the CARFAC fee schedule for Exhibitions with Art for Sale, the eligible exhibiting artist will be paid an exhibition fee (Section 1: A.1.7) based on number of artworks.

While CARFAC fees will not apply to groups of six or more, we offer in-kind support to all artists such as free gallery space, installation, takedown, reception assistance, label and didactic printing and promotional opportunities through the City’s channels.

Submission Requirements:

• Completed application form toronto.ca/ArtistOpportunities
• 10 to 15 images with a corresponding list of artworks
• If non-juried, arts group members list

About the Gallery

Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery hosts 10 shows annually providing diverse, accessible, inclusive and professional gallery spaces for early-career and established visual artists/art groups. Wall space is approximately 230 feet and 6 display cases are available for 3D works.

Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery
toronto.ca/ECCArtGallery
Phone: 416-394-8628
Email: eccartgallery@toronto.ca

Assembly Hall Gallery

Call for Submissions: Assembly Hall Gallery 2027 Exhibitions

Assembly Hall Gallery is looking to showcase a wide range of visual art mediums in 2027 including painting, photography, sculpture, mosaic, collage and printmaking. Individual artists and arts organizations are welcome to apply.

Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026

Who can apply?

Early, mid-career and professional individual artists or collectives.

Artist Fees

In accordance with the CARFAC fee schedule for Exhibitions with Art for Sale, the eligible exhibiting artist will be paid an exhibition fee (Section 1: A.1.7) based on number of artworks.

While CARFAC fees will not apply to groups of six or more, we offer in-kind support to all artists such as free gallery space, installation, takedown, reception assistance, label and didactic printing and promotional opportunities through the City’s channels.

Submission Requirements:

• Completed application form toronto.ca/ArtistOpportunities
• 10 to 15 images with a corresponding list of artworks
• If applying as a group, arts group members list

About the Gallery

The Assembly Hall Gallery is a public art space that hosts 8 art exhibitions each year. With over 25,000 visitors annually, the gallery provides valuable opportunities for the community to enjoy and purchase works by local artists.

Assembly Hall
toronto.ca/AssemblyHall
Phone: 416-338-7255
Email: assembly@toronto.ca

Ascent Gallery in Etobicoke

Call for Submissions: Ascent Gallery 2027 Exhibitions

Ascent Gallery is looking for early-career artists to showcase in 2027. Submissions from individual artists and collectives who identify as IBPOC, disabled persons and 2SLGBTQI+ and artists living and working in Toronto are encouraged.

Submission Deadline: May 17, 2026

Who can apply?

Early-career individual artist and collectives.

Artist Fees

In accordance with the CARFAC fee schedule for Exhibitions with Art for Sale, the eligible exhibiting artist will be paid an exhibition fee (Section 1: A.1.7) based on number of artworks.

While CARFAC fees will not apply to groups of six or more, we offer in-kind support to all artists such as free gallery space, installation, takedown, reception assistance, label and didactic printing and promotional opportunities through the City’s channels.

Submission Requirements:

• Completed application form toronto.ca/ArtistOpportunities
• CV
• 10 to 15 images with a corresponding list of artworks
• If applying as a group, arts group members list

About the Gallery

Ascent Gallery hosts 4 shows annually showcasing early-career visual artists/art groups by providing diverse, accessible, inclusive, and professional gallery space. Wall space is approximately 82 feet.

Ascent Gallery
toronto.ca/ECCArtGallery
Phone: 416-394-8628
Email: ascentgallery@toronto.ca

About City of Toronto’s Cultural Centres & Galleries

Toronto’s Cultural Centres & Galleries is comprised of Assembly Hall, Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, Clark Centre for the Arts and Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery and the Ascent Gallery at the Etobicoke Civic Centre, all owned and operated by the City of Toronto. Collectively showcasing works by more than 800 artists in over 40 exhibitions annually.

More information about the City of Toronto’s Cultural Centres & Galleries can be found at toronto.ca/CulturalCentres or by following City of Toronto Culture on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.