Local and central Alberta artists have an opportunity to share their work with the community as Viewpoint Gallery and Corridor Community Gallery open their annual ‘Call for Artists’ for exhibition proposals.
Both galleries are City of Red Deer-run exhibition spaces that provide presentation opportunities for artists and curators working in visual art media. The submission deadline is Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST.
Viewpoint Gallery, located in the former Intermediate School at 5205 48 Avenue in downtown Red Deer, offers 875 square feet of exhibition space and 80 linear feet for hanging. Exhibitions typically run two to three months. This is an adjudicated gallery, with proposals reviewed by community art leaders and representatives from The City of Red Deer. Exhibiting artists receive an honorarium based on CARFAC’s Fee Schedule for Exhibitions in Other Public Spaces. Successful proposals will be programmed into one remaining exhibition spot in 2026 and throughout 2027.
Corridor Community Gallery, located in the lower level of the Don Moore Recreation Centre, provides nine 24 x 30 inch frames and a display cabinet for ceramic and three-dimensional works. Exhibitions typically run two to three months. This is an unpaid exhibition opportunity. Successful proposals will be programmed into two remaining spots in 2026 and into 2027.
“This call for proposals is an opportunity for artists at different stages of their careers to share their work in welcoming, community-focused spaces,” said Marli Hadden, Community & Program Facilitator. “We encourage artists working in all visual media to apply.”
The call is open to artists and curators working in any visual art media, including sculpture, painting, printmaking, lettering arts, ceramics, fibre arts, glass, fine craft, jewellery, digital art, mixed media, photography, film, video and performance art. Applicants must be Canadian residents, with preference given to residents of Red Deer and central Alberta.
Submissions will be assessed on consistency and quality of work, demonstrated commitment to serious practice, strength of proposed themes and ensuring a diversity of artists are represented.
Applicants must complete a fillable PDF application form and submit five to 10 JPEG images of proposed work, along with a corresponding image list. Full submission requirements and application forms are available online:
Viewpoint Gallery: reddeer.ca/Viewpoint
Corridor Community Gallery: reddeer.ca/Corridor
Proposals must be submitted to CultureMailbox@reddeer.ca by Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
About Viewpoint Gallery and Corridor Community Gallery
Viewpoint Gallery and Corridor Community Gallery are City of Red Deer-run exhibition spaces dedicated to supporting local and regional artists. Located in downtown Red Deer, the galleries provide accessible venues for emerging and established artists to exhibit original work, connect with the community and contribute to central Alberta’s cultural landscape.