Submissions are NOW OPEN for the 2025 QAF Community Art Show!
Submissions are OPEN for our QAF Community Exhibition, held at SUM gallery this summer!
We’re inviting artists in our local Queer communities to contribute works that explore our 2025 festival theme, “Portals” – though all submitted works will be considered. We are delighted to be hosting the exhibition at QAF headquarters SUM gallery in the Sun Wah Building in Chinatown, from June 13 – June 28, 2025.
Portals are gateways to transformation— liminal spaces of transition, possibility, and change. ‘Portals’ explores queer and trans experiences of crossing thresholds, stepping into new identities, and imagining futures beyond imposed boundaries. Step through—what’s on the other side? 🏃➡️🌀
We are considering 2-D visual works, sculpture, digital art, and interdisciplinary works for submission.
Submission deadline: April 30, 2025.
Submissions are accepted via email at submissions@queerartsfestival.com
Submission Checklist:
Submissions for the QAF Community Art Show must include:
- Artist name and preferred email address for contacting.
- Digital images of artworks (individual files, jpgs, or links to a website or upload are best.)
- Artwork information for each piece (title, medium, year, dimensions, and price if applicable).
Additional information that is helpful but not required:
- Artist biography.
- Artist statement.
- Resume/cv.
- Headshot.
- Links/social media.
All works must be installation-ready (ie, framed, hanging brackets, wires, etc). QAF will be onsite for installation, but whenever possible Artist’s are encouraged to help!
