ARTIST SUBMISSIONS
The BAINZY is interested in all artist submissions including original paintings, mix media, photography, sculptures, carvings, ceramics, jewellery and more.
The gallery welcomes and accepts submissions throughout the year from professional Canadian artists of all levels (emerging, mid-career and established artists) seeking representation and to display artwork for sale in the gallery. If you would like to be considered for traditional gallery representation, please follow the Artist Submission instructions below.
Note: If you are not seeking representation but would like to submit to open calls, exhibit on occasion or keep informed on our workshops, events and development of our artist residency program -- you can simply sign up via the BE THE FIRST TO KNOW form located at the bottom of any page on our site. We'll keep you posted on it all so you don't miss a thing!
ARTIST SUBMISSION:
Email the following to bainzyartgallery@gmail.com
- 3-9 images / samples of your work in .jpeg format. *At least 3 of the works must be currently available to display.
- Contact Info: Phone, Email, Location.
- Artist statement about your work, a brief bio and up-to-date CV.
- Your website address
- Social accounts (if applicable): IG, FB, TikTok, X, other.
Tips!
- Please ensure your initial submission is complete with all items BEFORE sending.
- You do not need to resubmit more than once per year. We will keep your original submission on file for the year and contact you if an opportunity for representation is open and available.
QUESTIONS?
If you have a question on our artist submission process, please check if it's listed in the FAQs below, and if it's not listed feel free to reach out to us using the online Contact Us form with your questions and we will get back to you on your inquiry, as soon as possible. Thanks in advance ~ we look forward to seeing your work!
FAQs
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Q. Is there a cost to submit?
A. There is NO cost for artists to submit.
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Q. Is there a monthly fee to display work in the gallery?
A. No, there is no monthly fee to display work at the Bainzy art gallery. The gallery runs on a classic gallery representation model where art is displayed for sale on consignment for it's represented artists.
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Q. How many artists will you represent?
A. For 2026 -- as we're fresh into our start-up era -- we'll be showcasing a smaller number of artists until we have our bearings in place, which means no set number has been decided at this time. So please be patient with us. We are beyond excited to see all artists' work and have the opportunity to meet and work with you -- but we are limited by staff and available wall space.
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Q. How will you be selecting artists / art?
A. We'll be selecting the best-of-the-best based on merit of the actual work and it's suitability in style for the gallery. We encourage all artists to submit your work. Be patient as we get prepared to open our doors. Pray to the art gods. Keep creating. Keep playing. Be sure to sign up for our News & Events so you don't miss out on updates and the announcement of the Grand Opening! Whether or not your art is selected this year, or next... we look forward to meeting you at the Bainzy and having you be a part of something great happening for downtown Nanaimo.
We're working to add more answers to common questions here. Don't see yours listed? Send us a note to ask. Check back soon and we'll see you soon at the Bainzy!