IMPORTANT HANGING INSTRUCTIONS

ALL WORK MUST BE WIRED AND READY TO HANG.

Please ensure your artwork is 2″ from the top of the canvas to the wire as shown in the image below.

Our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Susan Carson and Rick Morson of Richardson Wealth for their very generous sponsporship of the event.

 ARTWRX STUDIO GALLERY Square Foot Show!

*Artists – upload your images by midnight October 28, 2025

This a juried exhibition. Jury results will be emailed to artists by November 2, 2025.
 
Local artists (Vancouver Island and Coastal Gulf Islands) art work drop off at  
ARTWRX Studio Gallery (362C 10th Street Courtenay)
November 6 – 9, 2025,  from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm 
Artists not residing on Vancouver/ Coastal Gulf Islands are featured in the online show only.
Refer to the hanging instructions below. There is no hanging fee.
 
All  accepted artwork will be available for viewing online November 14th, 2025
 
All sales are online starting at 6 pm PST Friday, November 21, 2025
 
An in person exhibition will be held at ARTWRX Studio Gallery (362C 10th Street Courtenay) 
Friday November 21 GALA OPENING from 6 – 9pm
Saturday -Sunday November 22 – 23 from 10am – 4 pm
ONLINE Show continues to 6pm PST November 28, 2025
 
All Square Foot works are for sale for $350 each with $275 to the artist.

Please read Submission Requirements carefully:

    •  All artwork must be 12″ x 12″ x 1.5″ to 3″ deep,  (gallery wrap – no exceptions) 
    • Artwork may be any medium and technique.
    • No photography submissions.
    • Artwork must be ready to hang (see diagram.)
    • Unframed artwork only.
    • Make sure the photos of your square foot works are cropped and good resolution.
    • Rename your images before uploading this way:

                 artistname_titleofpiece_medium_surface.jpeg  

               For example: SharonLalonde_RisingTide_acrylic_woodpanel

    • .jpg or .jpeg only (no .pdf or .png files)
    • Submission requirments – minimum 3 pieces, maximum 10 pieces
    • Upload deadline is midnight (PST) October 28th, 2025 (one image per submitted piece only)
    • Jury results will be emailed to artists by November 2, 2025.
    • All artwork is for sale at $350 with $275 to the artist.
    • This is a juried artshow. Images that are submitted without being cropped and properly named will not be juried for the show. Please contact us if you require assistance.

    MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    All artwork MUST be the original creation of the artist. No prints, giclee, photography or digital reproductions please.

    SQUARE FOOT SHOW 2025 ARTIST SUBMISSION FORM

    This is how your name will be displayed on our website, art labels and in the Online Square Foot Show.
    Art related page only.
    Art related account only.
    Tell us little about yourself!
    Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
    Upload your smiling face! We'd love to include your pic on our website and social media promotions.
    Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 10 files.
    Upload your Images. Submit 3 - 10 paintings. They MUST be labelled with your name, the name of your artwork, medium and surface prior to uploading. (ie. maggie_ziegler_Reflections_mixedmedia_canvas)

    JOIN THE TOUR!

    If you’re a local artist consider  joining the CVArts Studio Tour.
    ✔️ Connect directly with collectors and art lovers
    ✔️ Be featured in CVArts tour marketing and maps
    ✔️ Gain exposure through two well-promoted events
    ✔️ Strengthen your presence in the regional arts community

    Open to Central Island-based artists only.
    Apply now.

    ✨ Two events. One creative weekend.


    SQUARE FOOT Show 2025 and the CVArts Central Island Studio Tour are happening together this November!

    November 22–23 – ARTWRX Studio Gallery is a featured stop on the Central Island Studio Tour with hundreds of visitors coming through the doors during the weekend.

    Visit us during the tour to experience a vibrant showcase of original 12″ x 12″ artworks as part of Square Foot Show 2025. It’s a unique opportunity to explore local art, meet participating Studio Tour artists, and take home something special.

    Mark your calendars—it’s going to be a weekend full of inspiration, connection, and creativity.

    Register for the CVArts Central Island Studio Tour