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Unusual Angles” 2026 Open Adjudicated Art Exhibit
Coming up in February 2026: Open Adjudicated Art Exhibit celebrating visual art and The Kootenays | “Unusual Angles” | February 5 – March 1, 2026
With this year’s theme “Unusual Angles” we are looking to celebrate The Kootenays from unique perspectives.
Anyone can enter up to 3 artworks in any medium. Deadline for entry and artworks: Sunday, January 25, 2026.
What’s in it for YOU?
1. The awesome experience of being part of this celebration of visual art & The Kootenays with other artists and art collectors.
2. A guaranteed spot for your artwork(s) in the online gallery for a month.
3. A guaranteed spot for your artwork(s) in the web shop for a month.
4. Exposure on our website, in our newsletter, on social media, in local news outlets, at the opening reception, and in the art gallery for a month.
5. A chance at winning the $100 (minimum) Inspiration Award (selected by draw from all artworks that didn’t make the shortlist).
6. A chance at having your artwork(s) selected to be showcased at Art Gallery Kimberley in a high traffic location in Kimberley’s Platzl for a month.
7. A chance at having your artwork(s) short-listed for the Kootenay Art Prize.
8. A chance at winning the $500 (minimum) Kootenay Art Prize (selected by draw from shortlist).
9. Added value to your CV.
10. An invitation to celebrate with fellow artists, family, and friends at the opening reception.
Number of artworks selected to be showcased in the art gallery: 20-25 depending on dimensions | Minimum number of entries: 20 | Number of artworks to be shortlisted: 10 | Kootenay Art Prize min. $500, Inspiration Award min. $100.