Call for Art

Micak Contemporary Art Gallery is seeking submissions from artists for exhibition, potiental representation, and proposals for events and workshops. Details & requirements below.

Micak Contemporary Art Gallery is a commercial gallery located in Aurora, Ontario, that opened in November 2024. We are currently seeking submissions from early, mid-career and professional individual artists or collectives for the exhibition and sale of original art, craft or design objects for our gallery and boutique. Artists working in painting, drawing, sculpture, print, ceramics, glass, textiles, digital (plus more!) are welcome to apply.

Micak Contemporary will also consider non- commercial work for an annual exhibition of installation, ephemeral or conceptual work. We welcome individual or collections to apply for this opportunity. Please indicate in your application if you would like to be considered for non-commercial exhibition.

Details:

Submission should include 10 images of completed artwork
All media will be considered
Include CV, website and contact information
All submitted work must be hang-ready; framed, wired, etc.
Accepted works will be displayed and sold on a consignment basis, with a 50/50 commission split on any sales
Please note: The gallery is unable to cover the costs of artwork shipping. All associated expenses will be the responsibility of the artist.

Boutique Submissions: Micak Contemporary's Boutique shows hand-made original art and crafts under $250 retail. We will consider a wide range of submissions for our Boutique.

Submissions must include JPEG images, artwork descriptions, and the following details:

Title
Medium
Size / Duration
Year
Retail Price
Provenance if applicable

Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025 @ 5: 00 PM EST

To Apply: Please send your application to info@micakgallery.com with the subject line "Art Submission – [Your Name]”

*Given the volume of submissions, only chosen artists will receive a response.

Artist should expect to hear back no later than September 10, 2025.

Call for Event & Workshop Proposals

Micak Contemporary is accepting proposals for events, workshops, short-term exhibition rentals*, screenings, performances, talks/conferences, or any creative way to activate the gallery space.

Submissions should include a brief project description or proposal, any technical or specific requirements, relevant support materials (images, links, past works), CV and contact information.

Please note: Some event-based proposals—such as workshops, performances, or private gatherings—may be considered rentals and could be subject to a rental fee or revenue-sharing agreement. Rental costs and details will be discussed on an individual basis upon acceptance.

*Exhibition submissions will be considered, but any commercial exhibition submissions will be subject to a rental fee based on the month of presentation, installation requirements and spatial needs.

Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025

To Apply: Please send your application to info@micakgallery.com with the subject line

"Event Submission – [Your Name]”

*Given the volume of submissions, only chosen artists will receive a response.

Artist should expect to hear back no later than September 5, 2025.