Art Windsor-Essex respectfully acknowledges that we are located on Anishinaabe Territory – the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, comprised of the Ojibway, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. Today the Anishinaabe of the Three Fires Confederacy are represented by Bkejwanong. We want to state our respect for the ancestral and ongoing authority of Walpole Island First Nation over its Territory.
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Call for Submissions: Senior Art Display
The Seniors Council is a collective of creative individuals committed to lifelong learning, actively involved in planning and engaging in artistic workshops at Art Windsor-Essex.
Do you want to display your work in our community space? Please read the submission guidelines below. AWE wants to encourage community members of skill levels to submit their work.
Where will the work be displayed?
Your artwork will be displayed on the 3rd floor in the Solcz Family Suite. AWE will take care of installing the works.
Who can display their work?
This display is open to seniors and older adults 55+ in Windsor-Essex.
What kind of work can I display?
- 2D works on paper (watercolours, drawings, poetry, collage…)
- Canvases (acrylic, oil)
- Printed photography (on paper)
- This particular space is not suitable for sculpture, objects, crafts, etc.
How do I need to prepare my work?
- Works can be framed or unframed. You can also consult us on how to best display our work.
- Label the back of your work with a piece of tape or a small label. Include your full name, email and/or phone, title of your work, and you used materials.
How long will the display be up?
The display will be installed the week of Tuesday, October 8th, 2024. It will be on view until Sunday, November 24th, 2024.
When can I visit the display? Who can visit the display?
Visitors can visit the display during our regular gallery hours. We are open to the public from Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 11am-5pm. We are closed on Mondays. General admission to AWE is $10 or free with a membership. We welcome everyone!
Drop-off Period
Starting Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Sunday, October 6th, 2024.
Artwork Drop-Off Location
Art Windsor-Essex, 2nd floor Education Studio
401 Riverside Dr. W, Windsor
There will be a drop-off bin where you can drop-off your works. Works will be picked up daily and stored safely until they are installed.
Gallery Hours
- Tuesday – Saturday from 10am-5pm
- Sunday from 11am-5pm
The Seniors Council is supported by the New Horizons for Seniors Program, the Government of Canada, Caesars Windsor Cares, and the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility through the Seniors Community Grant program and by Caesars Windsor Cares.
