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The New Gallery (TNG) is currently welcoming artists, curators and culture workers to submit proposals for our 2027 - 2028 programming schedule.
TNG is an artist-run centre located in Calgary Chinatown on the traditional
territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta,
which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika,
Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), the Stoney Nakoda (including the
Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations), and the Tsuut’ina First
Nation. The City of Calgary is also home to the historic Northwest Métis
and to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Métis Nation Battle River
Territory, Métis District 5 and Métis District 6. TNG would also like to
acknowledge the many other First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have
crossed this land for generations, as well as Indigenous peoples across
Turtle Island who have stewarded and protected this land for
generations, and who continue to do so today.
TNG’s call accepts
proposals for solo and group exhibitions, curatorial projects, and also
considers these applicants for internally organized group shows. The
call is also open to other types of artistic programming, including but
not limited to residencies, community engagement initiatives, and
publication projects. Proposals of this nature must follow the regular
submissions guidelines, as well as provide a project budget outlining
any additional financial resources required beyond the typical budget
outlined in this call. When considering applying, please note that TNG
is mandated to provide opportunities and venues for artists that foster
social and political creative practices, while engaging and educating
audiences through artist-run culture and contemporary art. Relevance to
this mandate is a primary consideration for the peer jury during their
adjudication process.
Exhibiting artists are offered a fee commensurate with CARFAC’s Fee Schedule under section A.1.1. These rates are updated annually, with 2026 fees projected to be $2,677 for a solo exhibition. TNG is able to budget for travel to Calgary, accommodations during install and one way shipping of the artwork. Details of this budget are determined on a case-by-case basis, but TNG typically is able to spend $4,000.00 - $5,000.00 on each exhibition. We highly recommend applicants to apply for funding to support their projects, and if selected by the jury will receive a letter of confirmation or intent to support their proposals.
Exhibiting artists are offered a fee commensurate with CARFAC’s Fee Schedule under section A.1.1. These rates are updated annually, with 2026 fees projected to be $2,677 for a solo exhibition. TNG is able to budget for travel to Calgary, accommodations during install and one way shipping of the artwork. Details of this budget are determined on a case-by-case basis, but TNG typically is able to spend $4,000.00 - $5,000.00 on each exhibition. We highly recommend applicants to apply for funding to support their projects, and if selected by the jury will receive a letter of confirmation or intent to support their proposals.
Your submission package will include the following support materials:
- Project Proposal
- Artist/Curatorial Statement
- Up to 10 images/files supporting the proposal. Audio and video links are viewed up to 5 minutes long
- Technical requirements
- CV (Maximum 2 pages)
- Outreach/Event proposal
(recommended but not necessary)
AI Policy:
Submission Resources:
- TNG hosted an info session for submissions in 2024. To watch the recording ︎click here
- In 2022 TNG held an info session for our submission process. To see the recorded session and mock submission example, please visit our web page here: Submissions Info Session Web Page
- A detailed floor plan for the Main Space can be found on TNG’s website: TNG Spaces Web Page
- The Main Space gallery and washroom are barrier-free, and the single stall washroom is all-gender. You can read more about the accessibility of the space here: TNG Accessibility Web Page
- Project Proposal
- Artist/Curatorial Statement
- Up to 10 images/files supporting the proposal. Audio and video links are viewed up to 5 minutes long
- Technical requirements
- CV (Maximum 2 pages)
- Outreach/Event proposal
(recommended but not necessary)
AI Policy:
- Artists that utilize AI tools in their submissions to TNG’s open calls must openly disclose their usage of AI whether in the written or artistic portion of their submissions
- If the artist fails to declare their use of AI where the use of AI is suspected, TNG will take all necessary steps in deliberation to clarify if AI was utilized
Submission Resources:
- TNG hosted an info session for submissions in 2024. To watch the recording ︎click here
- In 2022 TNG held an info session for our submission process. To see the recorded session and mock submission example, please visit our web page here: Submissions Info Session Web Page
- A detailed floor plan for the Main Space can be found on TNG’s website: TNG Spaces Web Page
- The Main Space gallery and washroom are barrier-free, and the single stall washroom is all-gender. You can read more about the accessibility of the space here: TNG Accessibility Web Page
Accommodations:
TNG is committed to supporting artists who may require accommodations to fairly access this application process. We accept audio or video presentations of proposals that include all the information outlined in the submission procedures. We will accept a recording of the presentation or record a meeting for you, to be shared with jury members. Verbal Proposals will be accepted in the form of a link to a video or audio recording, at a maximum of 10 minutes. You can submit these through email at Winona@TheNewGallery.org
If you require any specific accommodations, please e-mail the programming coordinator at Winona@TheNewGallery.org with the subject line “Accommodations Request”.