4th Annual Juried Exhibit 2026

• The show this year will be at the Henry Nolla Art Gallery at the Wickaninnish Inn

• Theme: “Coastal Rhythms”
  

The exhibition is for Tofino Arts Council Members – apply for membership here.‍ Membership is free for Indigenous Artists.

Artists are encouraged to submit new work but there is no date limitation, however, the work cannot have been previously exhibited in a past Visions exhibition. All mediums welcome, though we are unable to accommodate video work at this time.

ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS

• Submitted pieces should reflect a thorough knowledge, understanding and technical ability within a chosen medium.

• Artwork must be the original creation of the submitting artist.

• All artwork must be signed.

• All artwork must have a title, medium, and creation year.

• Artists are invited to submit up to 2 works for jury consideration. Due to space limitations, only one work may be selected for exhibition. Diptychs or Triptychs count as one submission.

• Our policy on cultural appropriation can be found here: https://tofinoartscouncil.com/policies-on-cultural-appropriation-diversity-and-decolonizing
  

SIZE 

• Maximum 2D size is 36in x 48in, 48in x 36in. Due to the size of the space only a very limited number of large pieces can be included therefore smaller works are encouraged.

• Photography must be framed to gallery standards.

• Installations / Sculptural / 3D pieces – no larger than approximately 4 ft tall x 2ft wide

• Weight:  The venue has no equipment for lifting very heavy pieces

• If your practice includes working with large carving/sculpture/installation there may be an opportunity to showcase these pieces online.

METHOD OF SUBMISSION FOR JURY PROCESS 

• Artists will submit three good quality, high-resolution photos of work (Jpg files of up to 5 MB are preferred) with their application, online between June 29th - July 27th, 2026.

• One application per artist, including photos, and descriptions for each submission.
  

ACCEPTED WORK

• An email of acceptance will be sent in August.

• Accepted works must be exhibition ready – if we have questions in terms of framing/presentation we will reach out and may ask to see the work in person before the jury makes a final decision.

• Accepted artists will be required to sign an Incoming Loan Form laying out the terms of agreement with the Tofino Arts Council. This is an important document for insurance and safety purposes. 

• A small exhibitors’ honorarium will be paid to all artists selected.
  

PRICING & SALES

• All artwork must be available for sale.

• Pricing of work to be finalized between the artist and jury. 

• Sales will be handled through the Tofino Arts Council and the Wickaninnish Inn with a commission charge of 40%. The balance of the sale will be delivered to the artist by cheque. 

• Neither the artist nor the purchaser may withdraw the piece from the show before the close of the exhibit.
  

We are committed to ensuring that all artists have the opportunity to participate in the 'Visions 2026' exhibition. If you require the submission guidelines and application in an alternative format, such as a printed version, or if you need any accommodations to complete your submission, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Submit applications by email to: info@tofinoartscouncil.com with an email subject line: Visions 2026: Artist Application

Please provide the following information in the email application:

• Artist’s full name

• Three good quality, high resolution photos of work (JPG files up to 5MB are preferred)

• Work descriptions including: title, medium, creation year, and size