Visual Arts

THE VENUE
Located at 811 Main Street, the Capitol Theatre is a restored heritage property and operates as a multi-purpose arts centre. Upwards of 100,000 patrons visit the Capitol annually to attend a wide variety of performances and events, making it an ideal location to showcase regional visual artists. Following extensive renovations, the Capitol Theatre Art Gallery lobby reopened in 2017 with improved exhibition lighting and facilities. Selected works will be exhibited in a space measuring approximately 65 ft x 5 ft.


Upcoming Exhibits 2020-2021


Anne-Marie Sirois - December 2020 - February 2021
Opening: December 1, 2020

Catherine Arseneault - March, April 2021
Opening: March 10, 2021

Pierre Hebert - May, June 2021
Opening: May 12, 2021

Jennifer Pazienza - July, August 2021
Opening: July 7, 2021


SUBMISSIONS
Expressions of interest may be submitted by email or in person. Selected works will be exhibited for a period of 2 consecutive months in the Capitol Theatre Art Gallery. Preference will be given to works not recently shown in the Greater Moncton area. New and emerging artists are encouraged to apply.

Submissions must be two dimensional in nature, and may incorporate the following mediums: Print, textile, painting, drawing, photography. Selected works must be gallery ready, conform to exhibition space restrictions, and be available for the entire display period. Artists may arrange a visit of the space prior to submitting an application.

Please include the following in your application:
- Artist statement describing the proposed body of work (500 words max)
- Artist biography (500 words max)
- Digital images of proposed works (10 images max) 
- List of proposed works indicating the title, medium, dimensions, year of creation
- Artists may submit a CV of past artistic exhibitions and gallery representation (not required)

You can submit your application by writing to info@capitol.nb.ca 

SELECTION
All artists will receive a confirmation of application. Successful candidates will be notified. Detailed information regarding installation procedures and exhibit periods, pro-motion of exhibitions, and vernissages will be made available at that time. Applications will be considered by a jury of industry professionals and evaluated on the basis of artistic merit, originality, audience appeal, and logistics. 

The Capitol Theatre operates as a public exhibition space and, as such, artists assume all liability for possible damage incurred to works. The Capitol Theatre pays a professional artist fee of $1,000 in accordance with CARFAC standards, and retains no commission on the sale of art-works.