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General Installation details  

- One or more artists per space  

- 10’w X 10’d X 7’h space in an individual tent, power supplied. 

- Space to include at least one (1) artist created 10x7 wall, all game components,  entrance arch, table, table dressing or railing if not entering the tent. 

- 1 item or piece created by the artist(s) to be donated for the silent auction. - Work with corporate sponsor via the Carnival team to include logo or name  prominently in agreed upon area- most likely entrance arch. 

- You are creating interactive installations in the form of amusements and games  through your mediums and genres. These are functional games with the intent to be  interactive installations used by a few hundred people and must be able to withstand  use and the elements. We want this to be your expression limited only by your  imagination and the materials available to you.  

- Carnival of Colours team will be responsible for setting the rules, guest prices to  play, and prizes for each amusement. 

- Games and amusements to be assigned or drawn for based on interest by artists. - We are open to new game ideas from artists as well so let’s discuss!  - Each booth to be labelled with artist information in a gallery style.  

 

FOR ARTISTS  

- Each completed Interactive Installation (amusement) receives an honorarium of  $1750.00 

- Each Installation, its elements both partially and as a whole will be photographed and documented in progress for use in social media and print promoting the event  and the artists involvement. Completed installations at the Carnival of Colours to be  professionally photographed July 3, 2026 as a record of your work for the art centre and will be featured online and in social media after the Carnival.  

- Enhanced social media/ media exposure featuring artists and their work from before,  during and after the main event.  

- Each installation (artist(s)) featured in a page in the keepsake event programme/catalogue.  

- Preference given for up to three pieces (more details to follow) in the exclusive juried gallery show and sale during the event weekend. Art will be able to be viewed by guests and the general public online 2 days before the event and show. ( more details to follow) 

- Silent Auction Item will be photographed and available to view online up to two days before the event and may be used in social media with credit to promote the event and the artists. 

NOTE: 

- There are other smaller opportunities for artists to shine such as stage backdrop, patio lounge signage and decor, and more- lets discuss.  

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Timeline

FEB 24  Artist proposals submitted to Art Centre for Jury process. (If you need more time, please email info@chesterartcentre.ca)

FEB 24 - March 5, Individual artist will be notified of acceptance and meetings will be booked to review proposal and other details.

MARCH 30  Artist Check in, progress reports, any help required or questions answered.

APRIL 17  Artist Check in, progress repots, any help required or questions answered.

MAY 15  Studio visits for in process photos/ artist photos for social media campaign
promoting artists and the event. ••••• Silent Auction items to be completed for
cataloguing and promotion. •••••• Group Show items to be completed for cataloguing
and promotion.

JUNE 3  Completed Installation components or as a whole ready for photography.

JUNE 3-7  Appointments with Artists for photos for catalogue and promotion.

JUNE 30- JULY 2.  Installation Days. Artists to book time frames for initial set ups and
deliveries. You are responsible for your own set up but we will have people to help
offload and direct you to your areas. All installations to be completed by end of day
July 2, 2026.

JULY 3. Grand opening, group show and main event. (Professional photos of
installations prior to public opening.)

JULY 4.  Community day and evening events. (Installations open to public during
the day and to guests in the evening.)

JULY 5.  Tear down day. All installations to be dismantled and removed by 5pm.