call for exhibition proposals

The Ottawa School of Art (OSA) invites artists and collectives to submit proposals for the 2027–2028 exhibition season. We welcome current and proposed work across all media — painting, sculpture, photography, installation, video, and beyond.

Group exhibition proposals are accepted. Successful applicants will exhibit at one campus gallery, and proposals may be submitted to one or both venues — though candidates must demonstrate a clear understanding of how their exhibition would work within either gallery's dimensions.

Artists receive an Ontario CARFAC exhibition fee. A jury of three art professionals selects exhibitions based on the quality of the work, the integrity of the proposal, and its relation to OSA's programs.

Exhibition Venues

Proposals can be submitted for consideration at either the ByWard Market campus gallery or Orléans campus gallery or both campus galleries. Successful candidates shall exhibit at one campus gallery only.

An application to both galleries must demonstrate a clear understanding of how the exhibition would work best using the dimensions of either gallery.