Calling all artists!
The LGBTQ+ Resource Centre and the 2SLGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) at Humber are leading the celebrations for Pride Month in June 2023. Partnering with the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre, the newly launched Second Floor Gallery will host a juried art exhibition featuring the artwork of queer and trans artists from the area, including community; Humber staff, faculty, students, and alumni; and Toronto-based artists in any phase of their artistic careers.
Celebrating the theme of "Queer Joy" artists may submit up to three (3) artworks with titles and brief biographies. Selected artworks will be unveiled on the second floor of the Welcome Centre immediately after the Pride Flag raising ceremony on June 1st and will remain up until the beginning of August.
Below you can find key dates and important information for the event.
Key dates
- Applications open: April 26, 2023
- Applications close for review: May 17, 2023
- Selected artists contacted: by May 23, 2023
- Artwork drop off: May 23-27, 2023
- Exhibition launch: June 1, 2023
- Exhibition close: August 4, 2023
Selection Process
Jury:
- Matthew Travill, Student Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Coordinator
- Yanni Thepanya, 2SLGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group
- Nadine Finlay, Curator Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre
Prizes:
- Three $100 gift cards for winners
- Gift cards supporting queer-owned businesses in Toronto
More information can be found by checking out the Lakeshore Interpretive Centre's website.
We look forward to seeing your beautiful submissions.
If you have any questions or concerns you can connect directly with the Interpretive Centre at info@LakeshoreGrounds.ca.