10 ieme Anniversaire /
10th. Anniversary
Appel de candidatures ouvert aux artistes du 12 mars au 12 avril 2026.
Open call for artists from March 12th - April 12 2026
We are inviting Canada-based artists creating paper based artwork to submit works for our annual group exhibition, Art Sur Papier 2026.
2026 marks a significant milestone: ten years of Galerie Erga. Over the past decade, the gallery has been dedicated to fostering dialogue, experimentation, and the presentation of compelling contemporary practices.
To celebrate this anniversary, this year’s edition will feature a special juried selection of works, highlighting artists whose practices resonate with the spirit and vision of the gallery.
Selected artists will be eligible for prizes, including a one-week solo exhibition at Galerie Erga — an opportunity to present a focused body of work within the gallery’s program.
This tenth-anniversary edition honors the artists who have shaped our history while opening the door to new voices and future directions.
Deadline to apply: April 12th, 2026 at 11:59pm
Please read the instructions below and apply via the linked form.
Nous invitons les artistes canadiens travaillant sur papier à soumettre leurs œuvres pour notre exposition collective annuelle, Art Sur Papier 2026.
2026 marque une étape importante : les dix ans de la Galerie Erga. Au cours de la dernière décennie, la galerie s'est consacrée à promouvoir le dialogue, l'expérimentation et la présentation de pratiques artistiques contemporaines stimulantes.
Pour souligner cet anniversaire, l'édition de cette année présentera une sélection spéciale d'œuvres, choisies par un jury, mettant en lumière des artistes dont la démarche artistique est en résonance avec l'esprit et la vision de la galerie.
Les artistes sélectionnés pourront remporter des prix, dont une exposition individuelle d’une semaine à la Galerie Erga – une occasion unique de présenter un ensemble d’œuvres ciblées dans le cadre de la programmation de la galerie.
Cette édition du dixième anniversaire rend hommage aux artistes qui ont marqué notre histoire tout en ouvrant la voie à de nouvelles voix et à des orientations futures.
Date limite de candidature : 12 avril 2026 à 23 h 59
Veuillez lire les instructions ci-dessous et soumettre votre demande via le formulaire en lien.
Eligibility Criteria:
Art Sur Papier Exhibition: Open to all emerging and established artists currently residing in Quebec and in Canada
Works on Paper: We will only accept original works on paper or paper-based work, completed within the last 5 years, including sculpture and installation work, and or work on mylar. No photography please.
Consideration:Each submission undergoes a careful, meticulous review process, where artists are considered primarily for the quality, clarity, and strength of their work, as well as their overall preparedness for exhibition. Selection is highly intentional and curatorial in nature, with each proposal evaluated independently to ensure alignment with Galerie ERGA’s standards and the specific context of the space. This considered approach allows the program to maintain a focused curatorial vision while fostering meaningful dialogue between artists, collectors, and the broader contemporary art community.
Photos of Artwork: All photos of artwork should be saved in JPEG 300dpi max. NO PDF’s please!! They must include all descriptions, and written in the specific order below;
name of artist _ title of artwork_year_ medium _size in cm (inches) _retail price
Social Media: Please include your website, Instagram, FB and all other social media information.
Submission Fees:$35 CADfor3 to 5 images.
Accepted Artwork & Sales: Only upon acceptance must the artwork be framed or special hanging requirements provided. All artwork must be available for sale. Your prices must include the frame and we will also adjusted the final price to include all taxes
Commissions: We will collect a 30% commission fee before taxes, on all artwork sold.
Residing outside of Montreal: Artists residing outside of Montreal must arrange delivery of their artwork in person or must assume all shipping costs, both ways.
Submission Fee Allocation: Submission Fees are allocated to cover the curator’s time, portfolio reviews, submission consultations, exhibition publications, artist stipends, juror honorariums, gallery interns, and other essential aspects of planning, marketing, and executing a large-scale, professionally curated exhibition. This ensures that both artist and curator efforts are fairly recognized and supported. Submission fees are not refundable.
Incomplete Submissions: Please read all criteria above and make sure your submission is complete before submitting, as we will not accept nor inform you if submission is incomplete. Any applications that do not meet the above criteria will not be considered.
We will inform the accepted participants approximately
3 weeks after the submission deadline
“TRANSLATE THE UPDATED VERSION INTO FRENCH FOR 2027”!!
Deadline to apply:
April 12th, 2026 at 11:59pm
Legal Agreement
Non-Refundable Fees:
All fees submitted through the CaFE platform—including submission fees, application fees, consideration fees, publication fees, and optional paid curator consultations—are non-refundable under any circumstances. This applies regardless of application status, gallery location, or exhibition outcome.
Invitation Does Not Guarantee Participation:
An invitation or invitation status through the CaFE platform does not guarantee exhibition participation. Invitations may be rescinded at the discretion of Dama Gallery, LLC for reasons including, but not limited to: artist conduct, misrepresented artwork, contractual conflicts, or curatorial considerations.
Artwork Presentation and Refusal:
Dama Gallery, LLC reserves the right to refuse any artwork that is not professionally presented, securely mounted, or does not accurately reflect the original submitted images. In the event an artwork is refused upon delivery, the artist is not entitled to reimbursement. All costs associated with the exhibition—including submission fees, artwork preparation, packaging, shipping, and handling—are non-refundable. Optional paid curator consultations are independent of the submission process and are non-refundable, regardless of exhibition outcome.
Curatorial Discretion and Subjectivity:
Artists understand that submissions are made for exhibition consideration only. Selection decisions are curatorial in nature, fluid, and inherently subjective. Inclusion or exclusion of artwork is based on the curator’s assessment of fit, vision, and overall programmatic coherence.
Call Fees:
Submission fees support the curatorial review process, including time spent reviewing submissions, verifying artists’ CVs and online presence, consulting with the gallery team, and other essential activities for professional exhibition planning. Fees are allocated to ensure the curatorial process is thorough, equitable, and reflective of Dama Gallery’s standards.
Changes to Timelines and Schedules:
Dama Gallery, LLC reserves the right to modify any and all timelines related to calls for artists, including but not limited to exhibition schedules, publication schedules, deadlines, and notification dates, as necessary to accommodate the needs of the gallery program.
Communication and Conduct:
Dama Gallery, LLC will make every effort to communicate clearly and in a timely manner regarding submission status, call notifications, and general inquiries. Response times may vary due to gallery hours, exhibition schedules, staff availability, program priorities, holidays, and other operational considerations. The gallery reserves the right to refuse correspondence from individuals exhibiting insolent, entitled, or otherwise inappropriate behavior.
Admissibility:
Ouvert aux artistes émergents et établis résidant actuellement au Canada.
Nous acceptons uniquement les œuvres originales sur papier ou à base de papier, y compris les sculptures et les installations.
Toutes les œuvres doivent être encadrées ou des instructions d'accrochage spécifiques doivent être fournies.
Les œuvres doivent avoir été réalisées au cours des 5 dernières années.
Toutes les photos des œuvres doivent être enregistrées au format JPEG 300dpi max. et accompagnées d'une description détaillée, dans l'ordre suivant :
nom de l'artiste _ titre de l'œuvre _ année _ technique _ dimensions en cm (pouces) _ prix de détail
Toutes les œuvres doivent être disponibles à la vente.
Les artistes résidant à l'extérieur de Montréal doivent organiser la livraison de leurs œuvres en personne ou assumer tous les frais d'expédition.
Nous prélevons une commission de 15 % sur chaque œuvre vendue.
Soumission : Jusqu'à 5 œuvres pour 30$
Tous dossiers ne respectant pas les critères mentionnés ne seront pas considérés.
Date limite de candidature:
12 avril 2026 à 23 h 59