Call for Artists!
It’s that time of year again, and applications for the Southwest Open Art Exhibition are now available:
Southwest Open Art Exhibition 2026
June 26 – August 1, 2026, at the West Wing Gallery
Kinetic Exhibition Park, 1700 17 Ave SE, Swift Current
Organized by Art Gallery of Swift Current
Sponsored by Swift Current Arts Council
Application Deadline: June 1, 2026.
No late applications will be accepted.
Public Reception: July 18, 2026
2:00-5:00pm
What is the Southwest Open Art Exhibition?
The Southwest Open Art Exhibition is a non-curated open-call annual exhibition showcasing the work of local artists from Swift Current and surrounding area.
Artists who enter the Southwest Open will have a mentorship opportunity with a professional artist or curator, sponsored by the Swift Current Arts Council.
Who can submit?
You must be:
- 18 years of age or older
- a resident of Swift Current or surrounding area
(within 150km of city limits)
What can I submit?
- All original two- and three-dimensional artwork and craftwork is welcome.
- Artwork must be NO larger than 48×48 inches.
- All artworks and original craftworks must have been completed within the past three years.
- Artwork that is submitted must NOT have been shown previously at Art Gallery of Swift Current or the West Wing Gallery.
Please note: Artwork submitted to the Southwest Open cannot be entered into the Member’s Show at the Main Gallery.
- Up to three artworks may be submitted per artist.
Please note: Depending on the number of applicants, all three artworks may not be included in the Southwest Open.
- Reproductions, copies, or work made from a commercial kit will NOT be accepted.
- AI generated images will NOT be accepted.
- All artwork submitted to Southwest Open must be ready for display.
- The person submitting the artwork must be the creator of the work.
- All work submitted must be suitable for an all-ages audience.
Please remember: this exhibition is advertised as a family friendly event. AGSC reserves the right not to accept submitted artworks.
