Call for Artists: Pushing Boundaries

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North Van Arts

North Van Arts is seeking professional and emerging artists, makers, and craftspeople that identify as First Nations/Metis/Inuit people of the land known as Canada, for the bi-annual Pushing Boundaries exhibition (Oct 8 - Nov 20, 2021).

The theme of the 2021 exhibition is Finding Our Place: Beading and Weaving our Culture Together.

There is medicine in every fibre woven, every stitch made and every bead placed. The intentionality of these acts reminds us of how we are all connected and that even the smallest details have a place and are required. These teachings help connect us with our identity, our families, our history, and our strength in navigating current society. Like the fibres spun together, we are stronger when we find our place in community and as the beads in a mosaic, we can shine when we are placed in the right situations. - Adele ᒪᐢᑿᓱᐏᐢᑵᐤ Arseneau

The theme will explore the above teachings through weaving and beadwork. For many Indigenous Nations the cultural journey of these traditional customs was interrupted. The quest to learn, teach, and work to bring this knowledge back into communities will ensure the next generations have a foundation to connect to. Where is this knowledge found and when found, does it acknowledge the protocols and sacred teachings of these art forms?

There will be an artist fee of $450 for selected artists.

Deadline for Submissions: Sunday, July 25 2021 at midnight.

The online submission form can be found on our website.