Main Gallery and Eve Smart Gallery exhibitions

General submissions for exhibitions at GPAG in 2026 are now open.

We are currently accepting proposals to exhibit at GPAG in 2026 in the Main Gallery and Eve Smart Gallery. We accept submissions from both emerging and established artists working in all mediums and styles*. The deadline to submit your proposal is 4PM on March 31st, 2025. 

Before applying, please read our Exhibition Policy and Submission Guidelines. You may also view a sample Artist-Gallery contract for reference. We strongly recommend that you submit your application using our online form. Alternatively, you may apply via Google Drive or USB thumb drive; to do so, you will need to include a PDF Application Form with your support material. Please note: we do not accept submissions via email. 

*If you have participated in a Main Gallery or Eve Smart Gallery solo or group exhibition (not including Present Tense members’ exhibition, or SHOUT OUT) in the last five years please contact the Gallery to determine your eligibility before applying. 

Shout Out 2025 Youth Art Exhibition

Calling all Youth Artists!

Sunshine Coast youth aged two to eighteen are invited to submit their artwork of any size or medium for display at the Gallery during our annual youth exhibition Shout Out, running March 15th – 30th, 2025. In addition to offering an inspiring body of work that represents the creativity of our community’s youth, this exhibition is also an opportunity for young people to experience what it is like to be a professional exhibiting artist at GPAG. Drop off your submissions March 6th – 9th, 11am – 4pm. 

Please read our Submission Guidelines before submitting your artworks. Complete your Submission Form online before dropping off your artworks, or print a copy of the form ahead of time and return it when you drop off your artwork. The deadline to drop off your artwork and to return your submission form in person or online is March 9th at 4PM. 

Teachers, schools, and other youth group leaders: Class/group art projects are welcomed! Please contact the Gallery at info@gpag.ca to arrange custom display details or to request pickup of student art.

Joe’s Lounge

Joe’s Lounge (formerly, the GPAG boardroom) is our newest exhibition space, named after GPAG benefactor, the late Joe Peters of Gibsons.

The vision of Joe’s Lounge is to provide a non-juried, low barrier salon-style exhibition space for members of Gibsons Public Art Gallery. It’s the perfect space for emerging artists or those with a smaller body of work. In 2024 exhibitions in Joe’s Lounge were offered on a first-come, first-served basis. In 2025, due to a high amount of interest in Joe’s Lounge Exhibitions, exhibitions will be offered on a lottery basis. Exhibitions in Joe’s Lounge will be approximately three to four weeks long. Artists working in all mediums may apply. Applications for a Joe’s Lounge exhibition in 2025 closed on November 15th, 2024.

The inaugural 2024 season of shows in Joe’s Lounge was generously sponsored by Russ Qureshi and Jon McRae of Coast Lifestyles Network Realty. We are now seeking ongoing sponsors for 2025/26.

Learn more about Joe Peters here.

Tiny Art Gallery – Guidelines

We encourage local and visiting artists of all abilities to contribute and donate to the tiny art gallery. This is a free exchange (similar to a tiny library); you bring in a piece of art and exchange it for one of your choosing. Pieces are not juried, but are selected for display at the discretion of the Gallery. Donations of tiny artworks (without exchanging) are also welcome.

The size is limited to six inches by six inches maximum and can be either 2D or 3D. Please ensure 2D work is ready to hang.

The Tiny Art Gallery is located in the front west window of the Gibsons Public Art Gallery and will be open for exchange during gallery hours and visible 24/7. Drop by and have a look. Take photos and share on social media (tag #gpagart).

In addition, we will be featuring a ‘tiny’ artist exhibit each month (for four weeks duration) in a side window. To be featured, artists should apply to info@gpag.ca with your name, contact information (including email) and information about your artwork (type, size, genre). Artists do not need to be GPAG members, although membership in our gallery is a wonderful opportunity and is strongly encouraged. Applications to be a featured ‘tiny’ artist will be on a first come, first served basis. The size limitations for pieces apply and there is room for three to five pieces of art. These art pieces will be available for sale, if the artist so wishes. We also strongly encourage the featured artist to donate a piece to the Tiny Art Gallery for free exchange. Note: featured artists and work may be identified in gallery promotional materials.

For Artists: View Gallery’s Floor Plan.

Approximately:

  • 139 linear feet on permanent walls
  • 3 optional movable triangular towers 2-3 feet on each side
  • 1 optional movable wall approx 4 feet by 7 feet
  • 3020 square feet

Give a Gift to Gibsons Public Art Gallery! 

Support for Gibsons Public Art Gallery continues to be strong thanks to the generosity of the individuals and businesses who make up our community. This support has allowed GPAG to thrive, grow and support the arts community on the Sunshine Coast.