Opportunities for Artists and Organizations

The District of Saanich invites artists, collectives, cultural and community groups to apply for the 2027 Exhibition Program in the Main Gallery at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre and exhibition spaces at Saanich Municipal Hall.

Saanich’s Exhibition Program provides opportunities for artists to share and exhibit their work, explore ideas, and build professional skills in preparing and presenting exhibitions. We welcome artists working in all mediums and at all stages of practice, and aim to showcase diverse voices, perspectives, and creative approaches from across our region.
Information on eligibility, submission processes, key dates and more can be found on our website. Get answers to all your exhibition related questions on our FAQ page.
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Main Gallery at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
Applications accepted: June 1 – July 31, 2026
Deadline: 4:00 p.m., July 31, 2026
Exhibition fee (if selected): $275 + GST

Gallery Spaces at Saanich Municipal Hall
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
No exhibition fee required if selected

Learn more and Apply Online!

Celebrating its 20th edition, LandEscape is proud to launch a special Biennial Open Call for artists: LandEscape Now! They are seeking nine exceptional talents across all fine arts disciplines to join a global platform dedicated to discovering and supporting visionary creatives.

Why Apply?

LandEscape is more than just an exhibition; it's a catalyst for your career. We provide a unique space for professional critique and artistic growth, connecting your work with a wider audience and fostering a vital dialogue between concept and creation.

The 20th Edition Focus: The Idea of LandEscape

For this landmark edition, we invite you to explore the heart of your creative process. We are particularly inspired by the theme of landscape — not just as a physical place, but as a concept. We want to see how your surroundings, whether natural, urban, or imagined, inform and shape your work.

We are looking for bold interpretations across all mediums, including:

• Painting
• Fine Art Photography
• Video Art
• Installation
• Performative Arts
• Mixed Media
• Public Art

LandEscape Now! has been created to tear down the barriers that keep talented artists invisible, no entry fees, no gatekeepers, just pure creative dialogue.

For 20 years, LandEscape's mission has been to connect authentic voices with a global audience, offering not just exposure but a tangible, printed legacy. This call exists because art deserves to be seen, discussed, and celebrated on its own terms.

The District of Saanich's 2026 Community Canvas Mural Grant is Inviting Applications!

Seize the opportunity to enrich the community with vibrant murals that celebrate, inspire and bring people together.
Artists can partner with non-profit organizations, Saanich Community Associations, and local First Nations to apply for funding to support the creation of murals within the District of Saanich. Schools and businesses/private property owners can partner on projects with eligible organizations and artists.

Successful applicants will have 18 months to complete their projects.
Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2026 or until available funding is expended -- whichever comes first.

For more information and to apply visit www.saanich.ca/communitycanvas

Local artists are invited to re-imagine Commercial Alley as a site for artistic and creative expression. The work will be presented as a series of four, 4 x 8 feet plywood panels from October 2023 – September 2024.

This opportunity is open to early to mid-career artists – individual artists, collectives and/or groups – residing in the Capital Region including the Gulf Islands. We encourage a diversity of applicants. Submissions will be accepted until 4 p.m., Monday July 10, 2023