CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

AWE seeks submissions from emerging and established Canadian artists.

Submissions will be juried by an art advisory committee comprised of gallery staff, curators, art educators, artists or art collectors. Submissions deadline is October 31, 2025. 

Artists participating in the Art for All: 2025 AWE Art Sale are responsible for the safe transportation of their artwork. Drop-off arrangements will be coordinated with selected artists. All participating artists must sign an artist agreement, which will detail commission arrangements. AWE will collect a 50% commission on all works sold. 

Please note that due to the volume of submissions AWE will only be contacting successful applicants by November 7, 2025. We thank every artist who takes the time to prepare a submission. The Gallery will only reach out directly to artists that are chosen to participate in Art for All.  

Submission Guidelines

• All artworks must be available for purchase  
• All artworks must be transported to AWE by the artists, and require no specialized shipping or handling to transport between locations 
• Artists who have exclusive representation with another gallery/dealer must include that information in their submission 
• A variety of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and numbered edition prints will be considered 
• Artwork must be submitted directly from the artist, their gallery representation, or their estate – we are not accepting artworks from private collections. 
• Artists from all career levels will be considered (ie. students, emerging, established) 
• Entries must not be copies, derivatives, or based in any way on other copyrighted or published paintings or other artworks 
• Artwork must be ready to hang and in saleable, good condition 
• AWE holds the right to disqualify artworks which, if selected, were misrepresented by the photos used in the selection process 
• AWE holds the right to use submitted photographed artwork for promotional purposes 
• 2D artworks should be a maximum of six feet on the longest side. Sculptural or 3D artworks should not have a depth greater than 32 inches (artwork should fit inside a standard domestic doorframe) 

FAQS AND TIPS FOR APPLYING TO THE ART SALE 

Do I have to pay a fee or commission to apply or participate? 

• No. Applying to participate in Art for All is free. If your work is selected, AWE will receive and professionally install your artwork and promote the show. 
• AWE will collect a 50% commission on works sold. Details of the commission rates, terms of payment and a variety of other terms are covered in an artist agreement we will share with all artists invited to participate. 

What types of mediums can I submit? 

• We accept a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and numbered edition prints (maximum edition of 50). Given that purchased works will be placed in homes and offices – please note that there is a larger audience for 2D framed works on paper (including photographs and prints), canvases, and small sculptural works. 

What areas do you consider regional? 

• If you live close enough to AWE that you can deliver and pick up your artwork – we welcome your submission as an artist in our region. 

Do you accept reproductions and prints? 

• We accept artist editions (prints, photographs, etc) provided they are numbered, and there are less than 50 total editions. 

What size works should I submit? 

• We consider works from artists that span small to large sizes.
• As noted, most people purchasing work will be placed in homes and offices, so please keep that consideration in mind in terms of sizing. 

How should I price my work? 

• Several considerations come into play when deciding how to price your artwork. Factors to consider include your experience, your materials, the time required to execute the work, the market you are trying to reach and the number of existing sales you have.
• AWE recommends looking at other galleries in our region to find comparable pricing.
• AWE is unable to assist with recommended pricing during the submission process but may make suggestions prior to the Art Sale to selected artists. 

How high quality do the photos of my artworks I’m submitting need to be? 

• Yes. You can take great documentation of your artwork using the cameras on newer phones.  

When will you contact artists? 

• Call for submissions closes October 31.
• AWE will  follow up with selected applicants by November 7.  

Does my artwork have to be framed? 

• Artworks should be framed or ‘installation ready’.

How recent does my artwork need to be? 

• Works should be completed within the last 5 years. 

Can I submit artwork I own, but that I didn’t make? 

• No. The intention of the sale is to support artists living and working in our region, as well as to support programs at AWE.
• AWE will make exceptions for representatives of artist’s estates, who may submit works for consideration. 

I want to submit, but I don’t live within driving distance. Can I mail my work? 

• No, unfortunately all selected artists for display and sale must live within driving distance of 401 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, ON, and be available to drop off and pick up their work (if unsold). 

Will my work be insured while on view?  

• Yes. Your work will be insured during the loan period.
• Please note that the insurance will lapse if you do not pick up unsold works by the specified date. 

Other questions not answered here? Questions not addressed in the FAQ can be directed to Spencer Montcalm at [email protected].