Gallery 918

Gallery 918 is an arts space dedicated to community enrichment through the visual arts. Gallery 918 is a dynamic, acoustic, unique space dedicated to the presentation of experimental work from all creators. As a vibrant part of the cultural mandate of 918 Bathurst, the gallery exhibits professional artists at various stages of their career / development, as well as student and community organizations.

Gallery 918 redefines the role of the gallery space as a site for experimentation and risk-taking. We welcome proposals from contemporary artists, collectives, curators, screenings, live performances, digital and interdisciplinary media.

The presentation facilities include a unique 1,122 square foot space equipped with 89 feet of linear wall space – over 700 square feet to use to hang any variety of visual art. Download the Gallery’s floor plan here.

Gallery 918 accepts submissions year-round and evaluates them quarterly. The closing dates are December 15, April 15, July 15, October 15. Additionally, we regularly solicit Calls for Submission for themed shows we produce throughout the year.

Select Past Shows:

Gallery 918 has hosted the 7th and 8th Annual LOVE SHOW, and worked with Lonsdale Gallery to host Nicholas Shick’s Printopolis exhibition, IN PURSUIT. In 2010, the Gallery hosted Osheen Harruthoonyan’s Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival exhibition, NOCTURNA ARTIFICIALA. From November 16-December 15th, 2010, the Gallery hosted the Toronto launch and run of the hugely successful comic book, KILL SHAKESPEARE. From February 24-March 13th, 2011, the Gallery is showing ALTEREGO, by Jibola Fagbamiye’s. We have exhibits coming up in conjunction with the Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre as well as our first international exhibition in May when Steve Sherman’s work will show.

Submissions should include:

1. A detailed project description (including artist statement if applicable)
2. Installation and technical requirements (including diagrams if applicable)
3. Current curriculum vitae
4. Support material illustrating the project
5. Five (5) jpegs of your previous work
6. Submission fee of $30

Accepted formats for support material:

A. Audio CD
B. Data CD-R, DVD-R
C. Email submission in jpeg or Tiff format.

Please feel free to include publications, press clippings or other information that is relevant to your proposal. URLs of web sites are also welcome.

Benefits of Exhibiting at Gallery 918:

1. Exhibitions are booked for 10, 15 or 30 day bookings
2. Either an Opening or Closing Reception included*
3. Outdoor signage opportunities
4. Listing on 918Bathurst.com
5. Listing in up to 2 email blasts to 2,000 918 Bathurst subscribers
6. Dedicated Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 1pm-5pm, Thursday, 1pm-8pm
7. Sales inquiry management
8. Group shows welcome
*certain restrictions apply

Gallery 918 Rates:

In addition to the standard $30 submission fee for any private booking or Call for Submission, the following rates apply:
1. 10 Day Exhibition: $1100 + HST
2. 15 Day Exhibition: $1350 + HST
3. 30 Day Exhibition: $2900 + HST

Select Photos of Past Events: