CALL FOR ART
Group Exhibition in Vancouver
We are thrilled to open the call for our October 2025 Group Exhibition in Vancouver, BC. In collaboration with 525 Curatorial Director, Rowen Dinsmore, and Co-Curator, Delaney Yvonne, we are seeking submissions for our upcoming exhibition. This opportunity is open to individuals at any stage in their artistic career.
We invite artists who work in a range of mediums to submit work that engage with the theme of transformation through repetition—how repeated forms, gestures, or concepts can evolve into something unexpected or predictable over time. Repetition provides structure and stability, while transformation introduces change and evolution. Together, they create rhythm, meaning, and development. A single form, when repeated or reproduced, can begin to take on new meaning – on the contrary, rejecting repetition may preserve its aura. Whether subtle or dramatic, we’re looking for artworks that speak to this tension between stability and change.
Eligible Media:
Open to all media including but not limited to:
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Painting
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Drawing
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Sculpture
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Photography
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Videography
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Fiber and Textile Art
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Digital Art
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Mixed Media
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Collage
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Installation
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Sound
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Performance
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Our preference is for new artwork created in response to the exhibition’s themes. However, we will consider existing artwork if it relates to the themes as described. We're eager to see your interpretations!
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The exhibition will take place mid-October in Vancouver, BC.​
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Submission deadline: July 20th, 2025
For any questions or more details about the application process, feel free to reach out to us at the525art@gmail.com.
Our Sponsors
We're proud to officially welcome Mogan Daniels Slager LLP (MDS) as our Title Sponsor for our first ever Vancouver Exhibition. The first step towards our Western Canada expansion!
MDS is Western Canada’s leading boutique law firm focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity. They are committed to delivering high value and exceptional, attentive service to every client, with a practice focus that embodies up-to-the moment market knowledge and expertise. Unique problem-solving skills from extensive transaction experience allow them to close deals on time and on budget. By working in small teams, their talented lawyers and paralegals are able to provide a highly satisfying client experience. MDS has honed their project management process to confidently offer fixed fee arrangements on most projects.
MDS understands what it means to build something new, and to compete with established players by offering something different—something intentional, nimble, and deeply rooted in vision. That’s what The 525 has aimed to do in the arts, and it’s why this partnership feels so aligned.
From our earliest exhibitions to our most ambitious plans today, MDS has been more than a sponsor—they’ve been part of the story. Firuz, as a member of the MDS team, has followed The 525’s journey from our earliest pop-ups in Saskatoon, recognizing not only the value of arts patronage, but the potential of art to catalyze broader cultural and civic change. Together, we’re laying the foundation for a Western Canadian creative corridor: an artistic ecosystem that spans Saskatoon, Calgary, Vancouver, and beyond. A future where emerging artists move freely across cities—exchanging ideas, stories, and communities. And where organizations like MDS play a central role in making that future possible.
Their support isn’t just about one exhibition; it’s a long-term investment in the creative industries, artistic entrepreneurship, and possibility.
We’re honoured to call them our Title Sponsor.
We're equally pleased to welcome InvestEco as our Lead Sponsor for this exhibition!
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InvestEco is focused on partnering with companies that promote health and sustainability in the food and agricultural sector. At the heart of their mission is a belief that entrepreneurialism will be critical to solving the world’s most pressing ecological problems, and that the current food system will only benefit from more innovation and competition. Since its founding in 2002, InvestEco has invested in over 30 private companies, and continues to grow in presence and expertise. Although headquartered in Toronto, additional representatives in Montreal, Victoria, New York, and Florida help serve InvestEco’s North American-wide focus.
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InvestEco stands as an ideal partner for The 525 as we endeavour to continue making connections and building new relationships across Canada. The 525 team shares InvestEco’s trust in collaborative networks and visionary, socially-conscious organizations as the key to building a healthier world.
InvestEco’s focus on entrepreneurship and the power of scaling innovation are directly reflected in this latest 525 exhibition.
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We’re so grateful for the privilege of having them as our Lead Sponsor.
"I am incredibly grateful for The 525 hosting me and bringing Shapeshifter to life. The show was beautifully executed with enthusiasm. The team is made up of volunteers who work full-time and put so much effort into these exhibitions during their free time. Each member has their own skills and talent they bring to the collective as well as being artists themselves. The 525 members are professional, attentive and are expert problem solvers. I can't stress how important it is for exhibiting artists to have access to a wide range of individual skillsets. Each person in The 525 was able to take something off my shoulders so that I could remain in the creative mode as much as possible. The level Shapeshifter was able to be, was largely due to the folks in The 525: Rowen, Hailey, Kehan, Delaney, Hannah, Molly, Carter, Versailles, Josh Tia, Brittany, Rhea, Jamie, Azul, Giselle and Liane, thank you all for helping me make Shapeshifter next level!"
-Testimonial from Brody Burns, artist
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