call for submissions

Deadline: Friday March 27th, 4pm

Visual Arts Ontario empowers artists at every career level by providing professional development opportunities and by cultivating an appreciation of their work in communities across Ontario.

In 2008 VAO moved to its new location right in the heart of downtown Toronto. We are pleased to offer this exhibition space to emerging visual artists and collectives who want to further develop their exhibiting skills and build their portfolios.

Visual Arts Ontario will consult with exhibitors on all the details of presenting an exhibition: From writing your press release and building your mailing list to hanging your artwork and hosting your opening reception.

Visual Arts Ontario is currently booking exhibitions for our rental VAO Gallery for the 2009/2010 season.

Rental Includes:

• Exhibition space in the VAO Gallery and office in The Robertson Building, 215 Spadina Ave, Suite 225, Toronto, ON.
• A dedicated VAO Staff member to consult with you on the preparations of your exhibition.
  
• Experienced staffing for your exhibition Tuesday to Friday 9am-5pm, and during Opening Reception.
• Facilitation of sales. VAO Retains a 25% commission on all sales generated through the exhibition and submits all taxes on your behalf.
  
• VAO's comprehensive Media List including over 130 contacts, labels, and instructions for organizing an effective promotional campaign.
• Announcement of exhibition and opening on www.vao.org and in Agenda: Opportunities for Artists.

Submissions must include:

• Artist Statement
• CV or Biography
• Exhibition Proposal
• 10 to 20 images of the work you wish to exhibit
• Image description list: title, size media, year created
• Self Addressed Stamped Envelope for return of materials

Rental:

• $300/week for VAO Members
  
• $350/week for non-members