
Strathcona County’s public art gallery, Gallery@501, is dedicated to showcasing exhibitions from a diverse range of artists, arts groups, and culture collaborators. Located in the Strathcona County Community Centre, Gallery@501 manages a variety of exhibition and display spaces and opportunities for participation in the arts.
Artists from all cultural and artistic backgrounds, at any stage in their career, are encouraged to apply. Gallery@501 staff are striving to build connection with a wider range of artists to better reflect the diversity in cultures, stories and artistic expression in our community and region. Artists will be selected based on the criteria for the call, which may include exhibit content, theme, and potential for community connection, education and engagement.
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Call for submissions: Main Gallery

Submissions for January 2024 - June 2025 are now open.
Main Gallery
The main gallery is designed to host individual or group exhibitions, with multiple exhibitions potentially running concurrently. Selected exhibitions may be featured within one or more rooms within the gallery. Most exhibits will be on display for at least 6 weeks. Artists working in all varieties of media (such as visual art, craft, audio, video, installation and new media) will be considered.
Submission deadline: June 11, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Gallery@501 will be hosting a virtual information session on May 15 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.. Curator Kris Miller will share information about the process and tips for improving your submission, followed by a question and answer period. Register for this online event by clicking the link below.
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Submission Guidelines
Call for submissions: Foyer Gallery

Submissions for January 2024 - June 2025 are now open.
Foyer Gallery
This exhibit space is located in a high-traffic foyer area outside the Gallery, next to a popular event space, the Agora. This unique display area features shelving, LED lighting and is fitting for smaller artworks. The space can also accommodate multiple artists showing as a group. Most exhibits will be on display for at least 6 weeks. Artists working a variety of visual art and craft media will be considered.
Submission deadline: June 11, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Gallery@501 will be hosting a virtual information session on May 15 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.. Curator Kris Miller will share information about the process and tips for improving your submission, followed by a question and answer period. Register for this online event by clicking the link below.
Register
Call for submissions: Member of the Month

Submissions for 2023 are now closed - thank you to all the artists who applied. Information on exhibition submissions for 2024 will be released at a later date.
This vibrant window space along Festival Avenue highlights one of our Gallery@501 members each month. This opportunity allows member artists to engage with the public and bring their art practice into the community.
Call for submissions: Artrium

Submissions for 2023 are now closed - thank you to all the artists who applied. Information on exhibition submissions for 2024 will be released at a later date.
This exhibit space between the library and info desk in the Community Centre surrounds visitors with art from the County’s Collection, community artists, groups and Gallery@501 members. As a main corridor in the Community Centre, the Artrium features seating areas and meeting spaces.
Submissions information
Please read carefully through the artwork guidelines, submission checklist and the general exhibition information before sending your submission.
Strathcona County strives to create welcoming, equitable and ethical environments for visual art events and exhibits, and artists are asked to contemplate the impact their artwork may have on individuals and communities.
Read our current guidelines for more information: Consent derivative artwork and representation of individuals and communities (140.3 KB)
We encourage artists to apply for the variety of exhibit opportunities that are offered at Gallery@501. All artists will be contacted about the status of their submission following the selection process.
Did you know?
Each year there are two more great ways to participate in exhibitions and gain exhibit experience with Gallery@501! The annual Gallery@501 Members Show features artwork from all interested Gallery members. And The Strathcona Salon exhibit features artwork from local artists in a juried opportunity for acquisitions for the County’s Art Collection.
Strathcona County Art Gallery@501
780-410-8585
artgallery@strathcona.ca