See them before they are famous! This art show July 8 to Aug. 4, helps launch the careers of a new generation of artists living on southern Vancouver Island or Gulf Islands (Nanaimo to Greater Victoria).

 For Artists:

Registration runs Jan.20- 31. Participation in the show is free. We are looking for 25 artists who will have their art displayed for one month in the Cowichan Valley Arts Council gallery in Duncan.

Who: Artists (21 – 30 yrs old) who have recently graduated from a fine arts programs or participated in a mentorship program.

Details: Open to original 3-D and 2-D work that has been produced in the last year and that has not been displayed in galleries or shows. The work can be in mediums including sculpture, assemblage, mixed media, painting, drawing, photography.

Artists can submit up to 3 pieces (only 1 can be maximum size of 36×48 and two other smaller).

The art will be for sale unless specified. CVAC will apply a commission of 20%.

Artists can also provide unframed (matted and wrapped) pieces and art cards for sale. The cards have a 5% commission applied.

CVAC will hang the show and provide media promotion and host an opening event. Sign up below