SUNSHINE COAST ARTS OPPORTUNITIES

New!! Opportunity: Literary Judges Wanted for Book Contest: Literary Judges Wanted for the Sunshine Coast Book Awards for BC Authors Contest. Genres include Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Childrens/YA, and Youth books. Award ceremony is Saturday, August 23rd afternoon, Gibsons Public Market Coastal Room 473 Gower Point Rd FB  More info here.
Deadline March 31, 2025
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New!!  Opportunity: Open Call for Artists & Writers – Art & Words 2025:  Artists and Writers needed to collaborate together for Art & Words Festival 2025 at Gibsons Public Market, August 22-24. Visual artists, such as painters and photographers will be paired with writers to create original works of art and literature. They will be displayed together in the Atrium of the Market. The teams will do a brief interview in the Coastal Room about their cooperative process, and do a few hours of volunteer work during the Festival 473 Gower Point Rd Web FB  More info and register here.
Deadline March 31, 2025
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Opportunity: Call for Submissions – Friends of the Gallery (FOG):The Friends of the Gallery (FOG) is our annual celebration of the creativity of our membership. This exhibition launches our new year, and features the work of members of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council. Artists are invited to submit one piece of art they have completed in the previous year to be shown in this group exhibition. More info and register before drop off here SC Arts Centre corner Medusa and Trail Ave Sechelt
Drop off date: Jan 8, 10am – noon.
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Opportunity: Raven’s Cry Theatre Calling All Young Filmmakers:  Are you a creative mind between the ages of 13 and 19? Join us for the first-ever Raven’s Cry Theatre Student Film Festival! Submission Criteria: Films must be under 10 minutes. Open to any genre and any theme. Content must be age-appropriate: No swearing, nudity, drinking, drugs, or graphic violence. Work individually or as a team. Age requirement: 13–19 years old. (Close to the age range? Reach out—we may make exceptions!) A one-page proof of concept must be sent here Jan. 10, 5555 SC Hwy Sechelt 604-885-4597 IG
Deadline January 10, 2025
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Opportunity: Community Futures Offerings:  myCommunityFutures (myCF) is an online platform to access services from Community Futures British Columbia. The website provides access to Workshops, Peer Masterminds, and Consulting services. For a limited time, eligible account holders can also apply for a $5,000 Business Training Reimbursement. Priority assigned to disaster-impacted businesses. For more information email here 604.885.1959 More info and register here.
to February 6, 2025
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Opportunity: Become a Tiny Gallery Featured Artist:  Do you love creating tiny art? GPAG is looking for artists to feature in the Tiny Art Gallery in 2025. Tiny Gallery pieces (maximum of 6” x 6”) are displayed in our front corner window on Marine Drive. Applications to be a featured ‘tiny’ artist will be on a first come, first served basis. Artists do not need to be GPAG members, although membership in our gallery is a wonderful opportunity and is strongly encouraged. The art pieces may be available for sale, if the artist so wishes. For more information or to apply, check out our website or email us here.  Gibsons Public Art Gallery 431 Marine Dr.
Deadline Feb 28, 2025
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Opportunity: King Tide photo contest:  King Tide photo contest! King tides are expected to occur on December 16 and 17 and January 14 and 15. These photos will contribute to essential data that supports planners, local governments, and communities with valuable insights on coastal flooding, erosion, and wave action. This is a Coast-wide initiative with the Sunshine Coast Regional District, Town of Gibsons and Island Coastal Economic Trust. Upload photos here. More info here.
Deadline January 24, 2025
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Opportunity: DOS 2025 Community Investment Grants: The District of Sechelt’s CIP Grants aim to support organizations that serve our residents by contributing to the social, cultural, and environmental well-being of our community. Open to registered non-profit and charitable organizations. More info and to apply click here.
Deadline January 31, 2025
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Opportunity: PR – Artique Call to Artists: Taking submissions for both 2-D and 3-original artwork! Photography, jewellery, ceramics, fabric art, woodwork and more. This is a great opportunity to display and sell your work in the downtown Marine area! Permanent or guest artist spaces available. For application form and more info: email here Or visit the gallery: 6820 Alberni St 604 485-4837 FB
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Opportunity: Ravens Cry looking for Artists Submissions: Artwork to be displayed on screen before films at the theatre. Please send as a photo format (png, jpg) with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. Minimum size is 1920 x 1080p, but it can be bigger as long as it fits the aspect ratio. No text will be added so if you would like anything included, please add any info, (name, contact, size etc) to the image submitted. We can’t promise that everyone’s artwork will make it up there (one slide may get a few weeks and another may only get one) as we will add them and rotate them through as time and space allows. Contact or send here Raven’s Cry Theatre 5555 SC Hwy Sechelt Web
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Opportunity: Artist Call: The Arts Building is open and available for group workshops or rentals. Interested in hosting a class or just using the space for a private group event/meeting? Email here for bookings and inquiries The Arts Building 464 S. Fletcher Rd Gibsons FB
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