Fine art, including painting, drawing, sculptors, woodwork, tapestry, metal-work, photography & installation.

The jury selects exhibitors based on the following criteria: Quality of artwork Overall originality and uniqueness Exhibition history

We strive to make our selection process as fair and efficient as possible, so please bear with us while our selection committee reviews your application. We sincerely appreciate your patience and thank you. We estimate that applicants will receive feedback within 30 days.

Administration fee is $125 (tax included) should an exhibitor not be accepted. A credit will be applied to your account should you require a postponement due to family emergency or visa acceptance issue for the next Art Vancouver date.

No, they don’t. However, if you are able to provide us with images of those pieces you will exhibit, please submit those images. It gives us a better idea of what you are submitting and how your booth could look and fit into the show as a whole.

No, we are open to galleries, solo artists and artist collaborations. Our organization seeks to promote a vibrant, diverse and inclusive arts culture.

You are not required to showcase any specific number of pieces at Art Vancouver. Showcasing too many pieces may make it difficult to distinguish between different works of art and can give the impression of overcrowding the space.

Up to 10 pieces of artwork can be added to artvancouver.net. Exhibitors can apply to exhibit on the store at https://www.artvancouver.net/onlinestoreinformation

Your deposit covers the necessary work our team does, including submitting your application to the selection committee and preparing marketing materials, invoices, contracts, etc. If you are not accepted into the show, we will refund your deposit minus a $125 fee. The refund will be processed via e-transfer or bank transfer. However, if you are accepted into the show, the deposit becomes non-refundable due to the time and resources already invested in preparing for your participation. A credit will be applied to your account should you require a postponement due to family emergency or visa acceptance issue for the next Art Vancouver date.

No external lighting is allowed.

Each exhibitor provides their own hanging tools and hardware as artwork hanging needs differ between each exhibitor. Art Vancouver does not provide tools and hardware to hang your pieces.

Furniture, tables and chairs are not included, Levy Show Services provides furniture, tables, chairs, lighting, storage and shipping and more. An information package will be provided. Exhibitors can also provide any furniture as long as the space allows for it, and the furniture does not exceed the booth space.

Each exhibitor is responsible for their own signage. Recommmend using roboto black for consistency.

There is no expectation on how many paintings you are to display at Art Vancouver, some artists come with a single painting, while others bring as many as possible. It depends on your intention, as some artists are showcasing only, while others wish to sell as many paintings as possible at the show (e.g. exhibitors provide enough pieces to fill every space on the wall).

This depends on booth size, walls must not be cluttered. Our team will attend each booth during setup, if your walls are too crowded, we will ask you to remove some pieces.

Booth numbers will be provided closer to the event.

Each exhibitor will be given a specific time to set-up on Wednesday April 23, 2025.

You are responsible for setting up your booth, we recommend you to bring the following: - Nails & Hammers (or any other tool you may need to hang the artwork) - All art needs to have wires on the back - You are welcome to bring friends/family to help set up your booth - Please bring signage (we do not allow writing on the wall in pen, marker, or pencil) - Step ladder - Red dots - Title cards for your artwork - Furniture to sit or to decorate your space (ex. carpet, chair, tables, plants, etc) - Business Cards - Guest Book - An app to accept payment (ex. Square)

Yes, a representative must be in your booth during the entire fair.

Each exhibitor will receive complimentary tickets.

Kindly arrange shipping logistics through Levy Services. Their expertise ensures a seamless process to transport your artwork safely to the event venue.

A shared space means you will be placed in a booth with other artists. The space may be a 10’ wall, or two 5’ walls (L shape). It's important to measure your artwork to ensure you have enough wall space to showcase your work.

No

There are optional additional costs such as furniture rental, WIFI, storage and wall signage. If your application is successful, you will receive further details on the extra available options and their costs.

We can provide a 3 month payment plan that is interest-free for exhibitors who have applied and are confirmed before January 31st.

We include a flat fee for marketing. Additional marketing opportunities such as magazine inclusion, busses, or transit shelters are a separate cost and available to accepted exhibitors; please email us for details.

It is recommended but not required that exhibitors purchase an insurance plan for any loss or damages to the artwork including, but not limited to, fire, theft, burglary, damage, water leak, flood or moving of equipment in the exhibition hall.