Artist Calls

PoMoArts is proud to showcase local, regional, and national artists in our contemporary gallery. We accept gallery exhibition proposals on an ongoing basis and submissions for group exhibitions periodically.

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True Colours Youth Pride Art Exhibition

PoMoArts welcomes submissions for the annual True Colours Youth Pride Art Exhibition to celebrate Pride in Port Moody this June. 

The True Colours exhibition creates a safe and welcoming space for Tri-City 2SLGBTQI+ youth, their families, and their allies. This exhibition focuses on celebrating diversity, promoting inclusivity, and creates a space for the unique contributions of youth artists in our community.

We invite youth artists (age 12-19) who identify as part of, or allies to the 2SLGBTQI+ community to apply to showcase their work. Youth are invited to submit original artwork that explores themes of identity, family, and culture. School District 43 (Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Anmore and Belcarra) students are encouraged to apply.

Submission Deadline: April 18, 2025

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Ongoing Exhibition Proposals

PoMoArts has three main gallery spaces on the main floor and hosts many exhibitions each year. This is a public gallery with free admission.

The gallery accepts exhibition proposals year-round, from groups and individuals in all media and subject matter. Proposals are reviewed on a continual basis

Artist Call FAQs

What Should I Submit?

The Gallery at PoMoArts is seeking proposals for group and solo exhibitions featuring a wide variety of artistic mediums, including, but not limited to, drawing, painting, print media, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textile art, digital art, audio/video performance, site-specific installations, and performance art. Proposals including a participatory element are encouraged.

Who Can Submit a Proposal?

Proposals are encouraged from both emerging andestablished artists and artist groups.

How are Proposals Evaluated?

Proposals are encouraged from both emerging and established artists and artist groups.

There is no fee for submitting a proposal.

Ongoing Exhibition Proposals are received and reviewed on a continual basis. For annual artist calls, please seethe posted submission deadlines.

We appreciate all submissions, but only those selected for consideration will be contacted.

All artwork is available for purchase unless indicated, with 30% of all artwork sales retained by PoMoArts and 70% of each sale going to the artist.

If your artwork is not for sale, you may indicate this with “NFS” (Not for sale) on the submission form.

Artwork pricing is up to the artist’s discretion, but if you have any questions, we would be happy to provide guidance. Please contact submissions@pomoarts.ca for assistance.