The Town of Gander’s Art Procurement Program invites submissions of 2- and 3-dimensional artwork for the 2026 program.
The program is open to artists who are Gander residents as of the submission date. Up to 3 pieces will be received from each artist.
The program will recognize submissions from artists in the following categories of 2- or 3-Dimensional Visual Art: Drawing illustration, painting, print making, photography, textile/fibre art, mixed media, carving, sculpture, glass and metal.
Artworks should be of a size and subject suitable for display in public buildings and venues throughout the community. All artworks should have Gander as a central or underlying theme (see Section 2.4 in the Policy). Selected artwork(s) will be purchased within the overall annual financial allocation by the Town of Gander.
Each submission must be accompanied by the “Artwork Submission Form”, available along with the Policy, at:
- Town Hall - Front Desk (Contact Gander)
- Steele Community Centre - Administration Office
Artworks will be received at the Town Hall during normal opening hours from 9:00am Monday November 16 until 4:00pm Friday November 27, 2026. The artworks will be displayed in the Town Hall during formal adjudication by the panel of Judges, informal voting via Facebook for “Residents Choice” and selection of artworks through December 4. The selected artworks will be announced by Council at the regular Council meeting on December 16. All selected items and artists will be duly recognized.
For more information, contact the Tourism Development Officer at 709-651-5914 or email bwilliams@gander.ca
