Join the 2026 Open Colour Exhibit

The Arts and Culture Council (ACC) for The Gallery at L.E. Shore is pleased to announce an open invitation, Salon Arts and Crafts exhibition! Every year the ACC hosts an open show, centered around a theme colour, where artists are invited to submit their work for inclusion. The 2026 Salon Show will open on Saturday, January 31 and run through Wednesday, March 4 with a theme of Celebrating the Colour Orange. 

Submission Form

Please complete the Submission Form for the work you will be contributing to the show:

Submission Form

Conditions of Exhibition

Art Intake

Artwork, submission form and submission payment (see below for more information) must be delivered to The Gallery at L.E. Shore on Thursday, January 29  between 10:00am and 7:00pm. If you cannot deliver on that day, you may contact TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca to see if special arrangements can be made.

Please note that we do not jury the work, except to confirm that submitted pieces adhere to the orange color theme.

Deadlines & Conditions

Please see the Submission Form and the Conditions of Exhibition (see above) for additional information.

  • All artwork should meet the colour theme of Orange. Other colours may be included, but a theme of orange should be present.
  • All mediums are welcome - paintings, photography, knitting, sculptures, jewelry (etc.). If you are unsure if your piece(s) qualifies, please get in touch!
  • There is a $20 charge for entering the show, which includes between 1 and 3 pieces. Payment is processed at the art intake.
  • Only 1 submission form per artist will be accepted. Forms are submitted at the art intake.

Exhibit Schedule

Art Intake Day: January 29 | 10am-7pm
Art Reception: January 31 | 2-4pm
Art Pick Up: March 5 | 10am-7pm

Contact Us

Please contact TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca if you have any questions or require assistance. We are here to help!