Call For Submissions By Indigenous Artists and Makers
The Amelia Douglas Gallery at Douglas College is calling for submissions by Indigenous artists and makers for the annual group exhibit, kʷәcstәxʷ planned for September 18 –December 15, 2025. Scroll down for submission instructions and more info.
The Amelia Douglas Gallery is a non-profit organization run by members of the Douglas College community. The mandate of the Art Exhibit Committee is to feature new and established BC artists and to enhance the educational offerings of the College.
The gallery is named after Lady Amelia Douglas, the Cree wife of Sir James Douglas, known for her courage in the face of danger, and her skill and compassion as a nurse and midwife. Learn more about the life of Lady Amelia Douglas here.
If you are an artist interested in learning more about the submission process, please see Submission Guidelines.
We welcome you to explore the current and upcoming exhibits below.
Current and Upcoming Exhibits
Botanically Inspired Kirsten Chursinoff
May 8 - July 4, 2025
Opening Reception: May 8, 2025 - 4:30 to 6:00pm
About the Exhibit:
Textile art by local artist Kirsten Chursinoff. Inspired by botanical gardens as well as the tenacious plants in overgrown lots, each embroidered quilt is intriqately stitched using various techniques. Kirsten's work is composed of primarily repurposed textile scraps including waste fabric from quilts, thrums from weaving, and bits and pieces collected over the years.
Instagram: @kirsten_chursinoff
Not, about nothing Corina Hanson
July 10- August 27, 2025
Opening Reception: July 10, 2025 - 4:30 to 6:00pm
About the Exhibit:
Not, about nothing features two collections, “The Traveler Series” and “To Re-examine” by Vancouver-based artist Corina Hanson.
“The Traveler Series” was created while Hanson was travelling in her Airstream trailer. Each work is influenced by a changing landscape of local flora and the emotional journey of a nomadic artist. A closer look at these smaller scale works reveals hidden pieces of tissue, tidal charts, music notes and journal pages.
In “To Re-examine,” Hanson uses layers of vibrant paints, charcoal and pencil crayon to develop an overlapping effect. She adds and subtracts from the canvas using scratching, spritzing and rubbing techniques that add texture to the bold canvases.
Corina Hanson has a diverse range of art practices. Professionally trained as a fashion designer, her career has evolved from textiles to site specific installations, socially engaged art, mosaic, mixed media and painting. Now working predominantly in mixed media and acrylic painting, she is inspired by the natural world, poetry, music and the changing quality of light one sees throughout the day.
Website: www.corinahanson.com
Instagram: @corinahansonartist
Call For Submissions By Indigenous Artists and Makers
The Amelia Douglas Gallery at Douglas College is calling for submissions by Indigenous artists and makers for the annual group exhibit, kʷәcstәxʷ planned for September 18 –December 15, 2025.
All artistic media are welcome! Paintings, carvings, beadwork, photography, mixed media, textiles, print, sculpture (no video installations, sorry!)
By embracing the essence of kʷәcstәxʷ (cause them to see; “show”), we see and support the diverse expressions of Indigenous artistry. This celebration is not merely an exhibition but an opportunity for our College and wider community to bear witness to the vibrant contributions of Indigenous artists in the community.
This presentation is planned to coincide with the annual New West Culture Crawl, October 4–5,2025. No Gallery Commission—100% of sales go directly to artists.
To be considered for the show, please submit photos of up to three works for consideration (including name, artistic mediums/materials, and dimensions for each piece). Tell us a little about yourself, your nation, and your work. Just a few sentences will do.
Please send your submissions directly by email to artsevents@douglascollege.ca no later than July 11, 2025. Decisions will be made by mid-August. While we appreciate all submissions, only successful candidates will be contacted.
If you have any questions about the submission process, or would like more information, please reach out to Kennedy Rud, rudk@student.douglascollege.ca.