Anything Goes | Members Show
The “Anything Goes” members show will be returning in February 2025! This annual fundraiser is a fun, low pressure way for artists to sell their work in our non-profit gallery. Artists are encouraged to create absolutely anything in any medium, as long as the work is 12 x 12″, anything goes! This auction is our biggest fundraiser, where artists can choose to donate 50%, 75% or 100% of their sales. Pieces in this exhibition will be sold in an online silent auction, however pieces can be still be viewed in person!
- Pick up your blank canvas or wood panel for $15 at the gallery, or, provide your own! While stocks last
- Pieces must be submitted by 4pm Saturday February 15 | No late submissions accepted
- Exhibition runs February 20 – March 6
- This is a silent auction, artists are encouraged to set their minimum bid. All work must be for sale
- This particular exhibition will be celebrated with a closing event, rather than an opening event
- Submissions are not restricted by location, we accept mailed pieces
- All mediums, subjects and genres are welcome
- All ages are welcome to participate
- Completed artwork must be 12 x 12
- Maximum of two pieces per artist
- This exhibition is suitable for artists in all stages of their career. Beginner and established artists welcome
- All participants must hold a current RVAC membership. To become a member hit the green “Membership” button on the top right of this page
This annual auction is essential in raising funds for the year’s workshops, exhibitions, and community events. We encourage all members to submit their work. Participating not only supports Revelstoke’s only non-profit gallery, but also offers a great opportunity to debut your work in our gallery. It’s the perfect opportunity to step outside your usual practice and create something fun and exciting, while making a meaningful contribution to our vibrant arts community.
The process:
- Pick up a $15 canvas or wood panel from the gallery or provide your own. While stock lasts
- Create your 12 x 12 artwork in absolutely any medium
- Get your work to the centre before 4pm February 15, 2025
- When you arrive we’ll ask you to fill out an intake form and get your membership up to date. Out of town artists can complete this stage online, please contact us for details. Please think about the title for your artwork and a starting bid in advance. Stuck for ideas? Have a look at last years auction below.
For questions or more information contact us at: info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
PREVIOUS ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
The artist opportunities listed below are currently closed for submissions. However, as these are recurring shows, submissions are expected to reopen throughout the 2025 exhibition season. To be notified when an opportunity becomes available, you can join our free mailing list at the bottom of the page.
Winter Art Market | SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
As per tradition, the gallery will transform into a giant gift shop for the month of December, providing artists with a low-pressure way to sell their work and giving the community a chance to shop local. Given the unique format of this exhibition, there are a few extra things to keep in mind
Please Note: Starting January 1st, 2025 the gift shop commission rate will increase to 30% to help cover operating expenses. (70% to the artist, 30% to the gallery). All exhibition sales will remain at 20% commission to help compensate our exhibiting artists.
- This is open to all Artisans and crafters alike! The only requirement is that those submitting work hold a current membership
- This is a non-juried show which means there is no application process
- Intake of pieces is open November 9 to 23, 2024. No late submissions will be accepted
- All pieces must be for sale. The gallery will take a 20% commission on any sales with 80% going to the artist
- Please make sure all items are individually labeled with your name and the price
- We have some room to store back stock, however quantities must be reasonable
- Shoppers will be able to take their purchases home right away
- Artists are able to drop off prints, originals, apparel, e.c.t. If you would sell it at a market you can likely sell it here.
- Unfortunately we can’t accept any food, wine apparel, or marijuana apparel
- Out of town artists and mailed pieces are welcome
The process:
- Make sure your items are individually labeled with your name and the item price
- Get your work to the centre during the submission window
- When you arrive we’ll ask you to fill out a submission form, sign a contract, and get your membership up to date. Out of town artists can complete this stage online, please contact us for details.
Time flies and things get busy in the holiday season! Make sure you prepare sooner rather than later to save yourself the mad rush later in the year. If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out any time at: info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
2025 Exhibition proposals | SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
Thank you for everyone who applied, we will be getting in touch with you shortly. Our next round of applications will open in July 2025 for the 2026 season.
- Submissions for 2025 solo and small group shows will be accepted from July 1st – September 1st, 2024
- Application submissions and questions can be sent to: info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
Exhibiting with us
At the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, we believe that art is for everyone. We pride ourselves on creating an open and friendly environment where creativity is celebrated and shared. Art shouldn’t be exclusive or reserved for an elite few—it should be accessible to all who wish to experience, learn, and be inspired.
Exhibitions are showcased in our gallery for approximately 5 weeks. The gallery is situated at the entrance to town at the first roundabout, with our building being one of the first you see as you enter our city. With an outdoor garden & picnic space, private artist studios, educational art workshops, community woodshop and pottery studio, and kids summer camps our walls are always bustling with activity from locals and visitors alike.
Our gallery opening events have between 65 – 300 guests coming to see the art and meet the artists, along with refreshments for purchase and live music.
We encourage you to have your work for sale but it is not mandatory when showing at our gallery. The gallery takes a 20% commission on all works sold with 80% going to the artist.
Our Services
Items the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre provides, free of charge:
- Marketing the gallery, each individual show, & each artist via social media, web, and print media
- Additional advice and support for emerging artists (Please contact us for assistance)
- Exhibition opening event expenses including bartending, music, entertainment, and setup
- Organizing paid artist talks and workshops. (Optional)
- Curation of the gallery and assistance hanging the gallery, or full hanging on request
- Packaging work with the artists during takedown – materials not included
- Shipping items sold during the show – this fee goes to the purchaser, not the artist
- We handle all POS transactions and system fees
- Advice on merchandising, pricing, written texts (Please contact us for assistance)
- Main gallery artists gets their work featured on the Curator cocktail at Monashee Spirits
- All artists have their work featured on our Opening Events takeaway flyer
Artist Fees
Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to everyone. We pride ourselves on showcasing local Revelstoke and Kootenay artists in our gallery as well as bringing artists from outside our community into our town. We strive to exhibit a mix of artists from different communities and a variety of mediums. In the past we have had artists from Revelstoke, the Kootenays, B.C., across Canada, and the USA. We are open to internationally as well.
Application Review
Our applications are reviewed by our exhibition committee – a group of artists, photographers and educators within our community that have experience curating classic gallery shows and eclectic out of the box style interpretations of a gallery. The final decision, aided by the exhibition committee, comes down to our executive director.
Any further questions can be directed to our gallery administrator: info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
The Galleries
The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre hosts Revelstokes only public art gallery that displays up to 25 shows per year throughout our main gallery and three side galleries. Situated in the old RCMP building, the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre has character complete with previously used jail cells in our back programming area. Our main gallery hosted Revelstoke’s courthouse and the judges chambers.
This gallery, through countless volunteer, staff and community hours, has now been home to several hundred exhibitions with local artists, Kootenay artists, artists across the province and beyond.
The Main Gallery
The Main Gallery is our most sought after room with the largest space it commands attention. This is the space we offer most often to established professional artists. This gallery lends itself well to group shows or to individuals with sculpture or bigger works.
Floor Area: 23 x 30 feet
Gallery Height: 11 feet
Gallery One
Gallery One is the first room you enter off of our main gallery, closest to our gift shop. This is the largest of our three side galleries. We recently removed the slat wall from this gallery which opened this room up to more hanging options and gave the whole space a wider feel.
Floor Area: 15 x 15 feet
Gallery Height: 8 feet
Gallery Two
Gallery two is the middle of our side galleries. This is a smaller intimate space and is perfect for the up and coming artist, or the artist whose body of work they wish to show is smaller. This gallery works well for small scale installation work.
Floor Area: 15 x 9 feet
Gallery Height: 8 feet
Gallery Three - Sophie Atkinson Gallery
Gallery three is named after the founder of the Revelstoke Art Group and integral part of the artistic community of Revelstoke, Sophie Atkinson. This gallery is the farthest from the entrance with leading light from the main gallery.
Floor Area: 14 x10 feet
Gallery Height: 8 feet
