Blackberry Winter Arts Market
PoMoArts and the Blackberry Artist Society are thrilled to announce the return of the Blackberry Winter Arts Market this November with five festive weeks of inspired gifting and artful celebration! This beloved holiday tradition transforms our galleries into a curated shopping destination, filled with vibrant, locally crafted items.
On August 11, we invite submissions of giftable artwork and fine craft in all media, including original artworks, prints, ceramics, jewelry, homewares, textiles, ornaments, accessories, and more. Now in its 28th year, the market continues to support and celebrate local artists and makers. Join us in making 2025 the most magical season yet!
Submission Dates: August 11 - September 28, 2025.
Market Dates: November 13 – December 22, 2025.
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
Gallery Floor Plans
Artist Call FAQs
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.
Proposals are encouraged from both emerging and established artists and artist groups.
Exhibition proposals are evaluated based on theme cohesion, relevance, community impact, diversity of mediums, and inclusion of non-derivative artworks.
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.