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Drop off artwork: June 19th – 22nd, 11am – 4pm

Exhibition Dates: June 26th – July 20th

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Submit your work to our Present Tense Members’ Exhibition

Opening Reception: Sat. June 28th, 2pm – 4pm

Get your Present Tense submissions ready! Our annual Members’ Exhibition Present Tense is coming up. Drop off your artwork June 19th – 22nd, 11am – 4pm, and see the exhibition on display June 26th – July 20th. Check out our 2025 Submission Guidelines and then submit online ahead of time by using the form below, pick up a paper copy from GPAG, or print a PDF of your form and return it along with your artwork June 19th – 22nd.

Present Tense is an annual exhibition featuring the creative work of GPAG members. We accept one artwork from each artist in any medium and style, as long as it adheres to our max. size restriction of 16″ x 20″; including but not limited to paintings, drawings, prints, pottery, photography, textiles, sculpture, wood working, and multi-media works. To submit your work to Present Tense, you must be a current GPAG member. Along with entry into Present Tense, your membership comes with lots of great benefits, including discounts at the Painted Lady Art Supplies and Gibsons Copy Shop, invitations to special events, opportunities to exhibit your work, and more! Renew online or in person today.

Interested in displaying more of your art? While Present Tense is on display in the Main and Eve Smart Galleries, our Members’ Tiny Exhibition will be returning once again in Joe’s Lounge. In addition to your Present Tense submission, members may submit up to six pieces of Tiny Art (6″ x 6″ or 5″ x 7″) at a set price of $40 each. Find submission forms for our Members’ Tiny Exhibition in person at GPAG, print a PDF copy, or submit online.

Please do not drop off your artwork before June 19th. If you are unable to drop it off June 19th – 22nd, you may have a friend or family member drop it off on your behalf. We look forward to seeing your work!

Circle the dates for the Present Tense opening reception on Saturday, June 28th at 2pm, and a joint Members’ Celebration with the Purple Banner Studio Tours on Saturday July 5, 5pm – 7pm.

Present Tense 2025

Participate in our 2025 Members' Exhibition

Exhibition Dates: June 26th - July 20th

DEADLINE: 4 PM, June 22nd. Works can be dropped off at the Gallery from June 19th - 22nd, 11 AM – 4 PM. One entry per member, 16” x 20” maximum. As this is a fundraiser, we encourage you to consider a size and price point that is favourable for sales and easy transport by purchasers visiting the Sunshine Coast during the exhibition. GPAG RESERVES THE RIGHT OF SELECTION. Unsold works can be picked up Sunday July 20th at 4pm (or contact the Gallery to make alternate arrangements). Artworks must be dropped off ready to hang or display with a label securely attached. If you would like to keep your packaging please take it with you. Artworks may be dropped off on your behalf by a friend or family member. Please ensure your membership is up to date.
For display on labels. Leave blank if preferred name matches legal name.
Address(Required)
Are you a member of the Coast Cultural Alliance's Purple Banner Studio Program?(Required)
We will be highlighting members' open studios during the exhibition.
Please limit your response to 6 words max.
*This exhibition is a fundraiser to support artists and public art in our community. All submissions must be listed for sale. If your work sells you will receive 60% of the sales price and GPAG will receive 40%. Please keep this in mind when pricing your work.
Photos: Do you give permission for GPAG to use photos of your artwork for promotional purposes?(Required)
Acknowledgement(Required)
Waiver:(Required)
ANY AND ALL INSURANCE COVERAGE ON THE EXHIBITED WORK IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ARTIST.
All artworks must be labelled on the back or base with the following information: Title, Medium, Name, Phone Number, Price. If your artwork is not securely labelled it may not be included in the exhibition.

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