Call to Artists
Town of Canmore/Three Sisters Gallery
Exhibition dates: February 10 – May 18, 2026
Application deadline: January 5, 2026
The Three Sisters Gallery is a public gallery established in 2013 by the Town of Canmore Public Art Committee.
Located on the second floor of Elevation Place, the Three Sisters Gallery is in an open, public space, used by a large cross-section of residents and visitors who might not normally go into gallery spaces.
The gallery presents a diverse mix of visual art and artists from Canmore and beyond — offering artists the opportunity to exhibit in a public space and to engage the community with new artworks and ideas.
Resilience and Ruin: Exploring Nature’s Strength and Fragility
Artists are invited to reflect on the Earth’s capacity to heal alongside the marks of human impact — considering destruction, renewal, and transformation.
Who Can Apply
- Visual artists and writers
- Artistic groups and collectives
We encourage applications from all levels of artists, including senior, mid-career, and emerging. Preference will be given to applicants who reside in the Bow Valley (from Calgary to Lake Louise, including all Treaty 7 Nations and the Métis District within the Battle River Territory). Artists who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, non-binary artists, artists of colour, Indigenous artists, and/or artists with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Before applying, you are encouraged to contact the arts and culture coordinator to confirm the eligibility of your project.
What to Submit
The Three Sisters Gallery accepts literary submissions in addition to visual art.
All artwork submitted for exhibits must be suitably framed or on canvas and ready for hanging with D rings. The Three Sisters Gallery uses a non-locking hanging wire and hook system. The Gallery will also consider requests for other formatting options including the use or installation of wall decals.
Literary works should not exceed 4′ x 6′ in size, and the font size must be between 50 – 72 pts.
Artwork should not exceed 4′ x 6′ in size.
How to Apply
Please include the following in your submission:
Expression of interest (1 page in length maximum)
- Please describe:
- your artmaking practice,
- your desire to engage in public art with the Three Sisters Gallery, and
- how your work connects to the show theme.
Visual Documentation (maximum 10 images)
- Combine all written pieces or visual documentation into one document separated by title, size and medium (if applicable).
- Files should not exceed 2MB in size and as .jpeg, .png., or .pdf files.
- Image resolution: 72 dpi – 300 dpi
- Written submission pieces should be submitted as a PDF.
For more information and full submission guidelines, visit canmore.ca.
The Town of Canmore supports accessibility accommodations. We encourage any interested artists or artist teams to email us to discuss submission assistance at artsculture@canmore.ca.
