Call for exhibitions
DRAC is launching its call for submissions for exhibitions for its 2028 programming. The centre invites artists, collectives, and curators to submit a project for our annual call for submissions.
DRAC showcases both emerging and established artists and presents through its projects a variety of mediums that offer a panorama of current artistic practices. Mediation is central to the centre's mission and is essential to the dissemination of practices to its publics. DRAC is a member of the Société des musées du Québec and is a museum accredited by the Ministry of Culture and Communications.
In the pursuit of its Action Plan for Sustainable Development, the centre is sensitive to environmental issues. This means that projects that will require large-scale construction in the space are not encouraged unless it is essential to the project.
The submissions must be filled in the online form by Saturday, January 9, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Only complete submissions will be considered. The applications will be evaluated by a committee of visual arts experts.
Elements of the application
• Project description (maximum 500 words);
• General text on the artistic practice (maximum 500 words);
• Physical description of the proposed exhibition, including the number of artworks, the configuration of the space and any special technical requirements (maximum 150 words);
• Resume (and those of collaborators if applicable);
• Visual documentation and full captions (Images: maximum 10 images in JPEG 72 dpi format / Audios and videos: maximum 3 external links, maximum duration of 7 minutes each);
• A plan for the project's layout (optional);
• Press articles or other documents relevant to the study of the application (optional).
A confirmation of submission will be automatically sent to your email address after submitting the form.
Conditions
• Exhibition projects last from 6 to 8 weeks;
• Artist fees will be paid in accordance with Canadian Artists' Representation (CARFAC) recommended fee schedule;
• Basic technical assistance will be provided during installation;
• DRAC will pay for transportation, accommodation and per diem for travel to Drummondville;
• DRAC has an inventory of audiovisual material and exhibition furniture available.
Selection criteria
• The singularity of the reflection and the relevance of the subject matter with respect to current artistic practices;
• The themes explored enable DRAC to carry out mediation activities for a wide range of audiences (including young audiences);
• The majority of the works must have been produced within the last 5 years;
• In the pursuit of its Action Plan for Sustainable Development, the centre is sensitive to environmental issues. Projects that will require large-scale construction in the space are not encouraged.
• The project must not have been presented in Trois-Rivières, Saint-Hyacinthe, Victoriaville, or Sherbrooke within the last 12 months.
Eligibility
• The artist or curator must be a professional artist recognized by their peers or an emerging artist, trained or in training at a recognized institution;
• The artist has not had a solo exhibition at DRAC in the last five years;
• The curator has not had an exhibition project at DRAC in the last three years;
• Given space limitations, we prioritize curated projects involving four artists or fewer;
• In the case of this call for submissions, only projects from artists and curators residing in the province of Quebec will be accepted;
• Project applications may not be submitted by third parties such as galleries, non-profit organizations, companies, etc.
In order to be more representative, DRAC strongly encourages applications from people from communities that are underrepresented in the arts.
Information
All applicants will receive a response at the end of the selection process, not later than the end of April 2027.
If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Lafranchise, Director of DRAC, at catherine@.drac.ca.
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