Request an Exhibition Space

Everything you need to know to request an exhibition space.

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Exhibition spaces provide an opportunity to showcase completed works and engage with the public.

These presentations are generally booked for 10 – 14 days, and can be student-led, curriculum-related or institution-wide (such as the Student Art Show and Sale, Grad or Foundation Shows, etc.).

Students are able to apply for exhibition opportunities (primarily for group exhibitions) through the Student Exhibitions program.

Faculty and staff can request gallery space to highlight special projects and ECU community-specific exhibitions.

Do you think you might need a critique space instead? Or a space for another use?

Find out the differences here.

Students

There are three time slots reserved for student-led exhibitions each year. These exhibitions are organized by the Student Exhibitions Committee, in partnership with Galleries and Exhibitions and the Emily Carr Students’ Union (ECSU).

Calls for submission occur twice per year via the Student Exhibitions Committee. Stay tuned to their Instagram as well as their website for more information on the application process.

For students wishing to propose an exhibition at the Michael O'Brian Exhibition Commons (MOEC) + RBC Media Gallery, please visit the Submission Guidelines page for details or email Student Exhibitions.

See the Student Exhibition Submission Guidelines View the map of all exhibition and critique spaces

Faculty + Staff

Please follow each step below to apply for your faculty/staff exhibition at the MOEC + RBC Media Gallery.

Please note

  • Recurring exhibitions/events (Grad Show, Student Art Show and Sale, Foundation Show, etc.) are confirmed in the Spring/ Summer for the upcoming academic year.
    • Though the same dates are not guaranteed every year, our team does our best to accommodate departmental needs. If you have any questions regarding your annual booking, please contact us.
  • Non-recurring requests are reviewed and confirmed by the Exhibitions Office according to availability and priority and will be reviewed any time after August 15th for the upcoming Academic Year.
  • Priority is given to: student-focused exhibitions, curriculum (e.g. class-related presentations) and teaching and learning (e.g. student-engaged faculty research).

Please familiarize yourself with our Exhibition Guidelines before submitting your request.

You will upload your detailed curatorial statement in the form in Step 3. Accepted formats are Word, text or pdf.

If your submission is in order, you will receive an email at the address you provided, confirming your submission.

Find the Request Form here.

Important Notes

ie: Grad Show, Foundation Show, AGP exhibition, Continuing Studies, MFA thesis shows, Student Art Sale, etc.

If you have an annual booking with us, you will be contacted between April and June to confirm your dates for the upcoming academic year. If you have questions or changes regarding your annual booking, please contact us.

The exhibitions calendar will be open for non-recurring requests from staff and faculty on August 15th.

Last-minute requests can sometimes be accommodated, please get in touch with us to inquire.

All proposals will be reviewed on the basis of priority and availability, as outlined above. The Exhibitions office does not review requests based on merit.

Please note that demand for the space is very high, and at times our staff request your collaboration and flexibility in order to accommodate the high volume of requests.

Questions and inquiries can be sent to Exhibitions.

Exhibitions associated with course-work and special projects can be initiated by faculty as booking requests. These should be submitted anytime after August 15th for the upcoming academic year, but please note institutional or departmental requests take priority in the calendar.

Crit space is also available when exhibition spaces are not in use and can be accessed via Community Bookings. Bookings for critiques are available to faculty and students for a maximum of 3 days.

All institutional, faculty and staff requests (non-crit related) should be made via the online Request Form, or sent to Exhibitions.

Exhibition space can be requested to showcase ECU-related faculty and staff research projects. These can be submitted anytime after August 15th for the upcoming Academic year. Please note institutional/ departmental bookings and Student Exhibitions take priority in the calendar.

These requests can be submitted anytime after August 15th for the upcoming Academic year. Individual staff and faculty are allowed ONE booking per academic cycle (Fall/ Spring/ Summer).