SNAP is a non-profit Artist-run centre for printmaking located in amiskwacîwâskahikan, in Treaty Six Territory (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada). We advance visual culture, working with artists, audiences, and communities. SNAP programs public exhibition spaces comprising 1,070 square feet with street facing exhibition windows and a total linear running wall space of over 150ft.
Call Launch December 12th
Selecting Exhibitions for 2026/27
Closing Date: Thursday, February 28, 2025
Click here to download this call as a PDF:SNAP-Call-for-Exhibition-proposals
Download the floor plan: SNAP Gallery Floor Plan 2020_for submissions cal
Who should apply:
SNAP is seeking proposals from Artists, Curators, and Collectives for gallery exhibitions during the 2026/27 exhibition seasons. Local, national, and international Artists at all stages of their career are encouraged to apply.
SNAP’s mandate is to support artistic practice in printmaking specifically, encouraging all contemporary and traditional approaches to the medium. Experimental approaches and those that challenge our expectations of the medium are welcomed and can include video, performance, animation, installation, sound, multiples for distribution, etc.
SNAP is dedicated to supporting Indigenous and Black Artists, Artists of Colour, as well as Disabled and 2SLGBTQIA+ Artists. Discussion, resource sharing, and a shared awareness regarding systemic and organizational barriers to full and equal participation in arts and culture is an active and ongoing part of the review and selection process.
What we provide:
SNAP is in compliance with CARFAC Artists fees as they pertain to Exhibitions, Installations, and Presentation under Section 1.
We offer a modest travel/accommodation budget of up to $800, and a return shipping budget of up to $250.
SNAP provides assistance with exhibition production including in-house equipment, and installation assistance. A basic list of available equipment can be requested by contacting snap@snapartists.com. Items or elements that are crucial for an exhibition beyond this must be supplied by the artist.
Installing artists can anticipate a white walled gallery space that is ready for installation. If an installing artist wishes to alter the wall colour, they are expected to cover the cost of paint, paint the space, and pay a resurfacing fee of $100 to cover reclamation.
We encourage selected artists and curators to apply for additional travel and project funding if necessary. If required, SNAP will be pleased to assist with letters of support.
Please see the Gallery floorplan on our website. If more information is needed, feel free to contact program@snapartists.com.
How to apply:
Please compile and send the following required information via email to: program@snapartists.com
While electronic files are preferred, we welcome a hardcopy in the mail or delivered in person to: SNAP 10572 115 street NW Edmonton AB T5H 3K6 as an alternate option. Return of materials must be arranged by the artists if required.
Submission Requirements :
- Up to 20 images of proposed or previous works.
- A corresponding image list. Please include title, media or medium, size, and date of creation.
- An exhibition proposal no longer than one page.
- C.V. detailing past relevant experience.
- A projected installation schedule/timeline.
- An Artist Bio. 500 words max. Please include your full contact information (For curatorial or collectives include bios for all artists. Curator’s bios should also be included).
- An artist statement that describes or contextualizes your artistic practice, themes and approaches, and/or artistic interests.
We welcome video or audio files as an alternate option to written proposals and bios. This should be roughly 5 minuets in length.
Any questions regarding accessibility and the application process can be forwarded to communications@snapartists.com.
We look forward to your submission!
Formatting:
Please compile all written documents into a single PDF
Please compile all images into a single folder and label the folder with: Your Name – Images. (images saved as jpeg at 72 dpi and up to 3000 pixels)
All image files should follow the format: 01Your Name.jpeg.
Video work: Please submit a link to your video piece if it is on a streaming platform, and ensure that the sharing permission is set to public. The jury will accept videos that are under 5 minutes. If you are sharing your video as a file, please ensure it is not over 2GB.
SNAP uses Google Drive to receive, store, and share submissions with peer reviewers. If you are sharing files through Drive rather than attaching to an email, you must ensure sharing permissions are public, or give permission to program@snapartists.com to download all files shared. We may not be able to follow up about files that we cannot open, and may not consider them as part of your submission.
Website link: https://snapartists.com/submissions/main-gallery/
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