Anonymous Art Show

Exhibition Dates: Nov 7 – Dec 19, 2026

Deadline to Apply: Saturday October 10, 2026

The Anonymous Art Show is back! 

The Abbotsford Arts Council is pleased to announce the open call for our Annual Anonymous Art Show Fundraiser, exhibiting at the Kariton Art Gallery from November 7 – December 19th, 2026. 

The Anonymous Art Show showcases art submitted anonymously by members of the community (Fraser Valley). All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate and have their works featured and sold in a lightly juried exhibition in support of the arts. 

Please no AI generated digital works.

All artworks displayed in the show will be sold at $100. 

Fifty percent of the proceeds go to the artist, and the remaining 50% stays with the Abbotsford Arts Council to help fund valuable programs like free community events, exhibition space, arts initiatives and more. 

Purchased pieces are immediately taken off the wall and given to their lucky new owner. Once an artwork is sold, the artist’s name will be revealed. 

Submissions can be:

  • Any medium – acrylic, oils, watercolour, ink etc.
  • Any subject – you choose!
  • Made by an artist of any age or skill level.


Submissions MUST be:

 

  • Completed on an unframed 12″x12″x1.5″ canvas or cradled wood panel. (Works on watercolour paper may be mounted to a 12″x12″x1.5″ cradled wood panel.)
  • Original works submitted by the artist, and never previously shown at the Kariton Art Gallery.
  • Marked on the BACK ONLY with the artist’s name, mediums used and the title of the piece. 
  • Submitted finished and ready to hang, with attached D-rings and hanging wire. 

If you purchase your 12″ x 12″ x 1.5″ canvas or panel at the House of Fine Art (HOFA) Art Supplies & Framing (2485 West Railway St. Abbotsford) you are eligible to receive a discount coupon towards a future purchase at HOFA.  Make sure to tell them it’s for the Anonymous Art Show and check that your canvas is stamped!

Non-members are limited to one submission. AAC members may submit up to 3 pieces. You can sign up for membership here: https://abbotsfordartscouncil.com/membership-sign-up/

All participants (or guardians if under the age of 18) must sign the AAC’s Membership Code of Conduct when dropping off their artwork. You can read a copy of that here: https://abbotsfordartscouncil.com/code-of-conduct/

DEADLINE:

All submissions must be received at the Kariton Art Gallery by OCTOBER 10, 2026. The Kariton Gallery is open for drop-offs THURSDAY – SATURDAY from 11AM – 3PM.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Register now