Call for submissions: 2027 Nelson CARES Society Community Art Calendar
Project theme: Home, Connection, & Resilience
Nelson CARES Society is seeking powerful visual interpretations of what community, resilience, connection, and belonging mean to you living in our region.
Selected artists will recieve an honorarium upon selection. 3 calendar months will be reserved for unhoused or precariously housed individuals who utilize the Drop-In Centre.
100% of the proceeds from calendar sales will fund the life-saving services at the Coordinated Access Drop-in Centre.
About the Drop-In Centre:
The Drop-In Centre is a vital community hub providing safety, warmth, and essential support 1 day a week, with nourishing meals, shower facilities, and access to housing advocates, healthcare navigation, and community connection. It is a place where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and care.
Key dates
Submission deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026
Artist notification: Early November, 2026
Calendar launch and retail sales: Last week of November 2026
Submission Guidelines:
Eligibility: Open to all multi-disciplinary visual artists (painting, photography, digital art, illustration, textiles, printing etc.) residing in the West Kootenay Region Format: High-resolution digital files (minimum 300 DPI) or physical artwork that can be easily scanned. Landscape format is highly preferred to fit standard calendar layouts Artist profile: Every submission must include a small biographical profile (max 250 words). If your work is selected, your bio and story will be printed alongside your artwork for your featured month.How to Apply:
Please email your high-resolution image file and your biography to ncohcommunity@nelsoncares.ca with the subject line “2027 Calendar Submission – [Your name]”
*If you are a drop-in centre participant submitting physical artwork, please bring your piece directly to the Drop-In Centre staff, who will assist you with filling out your biography form*