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:
Current Calls for Submission
1. The Dark Room: a group exhibition celebrating alternative process and analogue photography
The Dark Room exhibition is part of the 2012 Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival
exhibition dates: April 20 –May 10, 2012
opening reception: Friday, April 20 from 7-10pm
closing reception and talks: Thursday, May 10 from 6-9pm
gallery hours: Wednesday – Saturday 1-5pm, Thursday 1-8pm
location: 918 Bathurst, Toronto, ON M5R 3G5, 416.538.0868
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday March 16, 2012 by 5pm
EXHIBITION DESCRIPTION:
The Dark Room is a magical space where alchemy transforms photo paper into a tangible image from the depths of one’s imagination. This group exhibition brings together artists working with photography, who are testing the boundaries of analogue media and alternative processes in a digital age. Juried by representatives from 918 Bathurst, Lonsdale Gallery, and Gallery 44, this exhibition creates a forum to showcase many processes of analogue and alternative process photography.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Deadline March 16, 2012 by 5pm
Photographers working in analogue and/or alternative processes are invited to submit work for potential inclusion in “The Dark Room” exhibition. No other media will be considered. Examples of analogue or alternative photographic technologies include: 35 mm photography, pinhole, collodion/wet plate, silver gelatin, platinum prints, camera obscura, lomography, photograms, etc. If you have questions about the media, please email us at: info@contact918.com
The jury consists of representatives of 918 Bathurst, Lonsdale Gallery, and Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography.
Submissions will be accepted only via email to: submissions@contact918.com
All Submissions must include:
1.Completed Submission Form (available for download here: Submission Form, Rules, More Info)
2.A maximum of 3 jpeg or tiff images of the work (maximum file size of 500KB per image)
3.If applicable, an artist CV (maximum 2 pages, doc or PDF format) or 100 word biography
4.$30 CDN non-refundable Submission Fee via Paypal or interac email money transfer
2. Open Call for Submissions
We are solicit proposals year round and evaluate them quarterly. Our Spring cut-off date is April 15. For further info see the information to the left.
