Art Around Town
Submissions are now open!
An Exhibition by NANAIMO ARTS COUNCIL
in collaboration with the PORT THEATRE
Registration Info
Registration/entry Deadline: January 24, 2026
Hanging Date: January 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m..
2-D ART AT THE PORT THEATRE
- Entrants must register by January 24, 2026 at
https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/programs/art-around-town - Due to space limitations, we limit the entries to the first 25 registrants, one piece per artist.
- The work is juried based on the photo submitted with the registration.
- NAC will notify entrants by email that their work is accepted.
- This exhibit is limited to 2-D works, with the longest outside dimension being NO MORE THAN 36 inches.
- All work must be hanging ready, appropriately framed, or finished with braided-wire hangers, and the artist’s name, medium, title, and price must be firmly affixed to the back of the art.
- Work must be for sale. NAC’s commission is 30%. Packaging and shipping are the artist’s responsibility.
- Accepted entrants must bring their art to the Port Theatre at 10:00 am on January 28, 2026 for hanging. Art will be displayed for approximately 3 months.
Direct queries regarding this exhibition to John@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
3-D ART AT THE PORT THEATRE
The Port Theatre has three plinths that are available to showcase 3-D art. The plinth's display area inside its cover is 13.5" L x 13.5" W x 20" H.
3-D artists are asked to send a photograph of your 3-D piece to the Art Around Town organizer, John Collison-Baker, at john@nanaimoartscouncil.ca. You will be notified if your piece is chosen for display. Entrants must register before January 24, 2026. Accepted entrants must bring their art to the Port Theatre at 10:00 am on January 28, 2026 for display. Art will be displayed for approximately 3 months.
Please consult the GUIDELINES if you haven't already done so, particularly if you need some tips on photographing your artwork.