Are you a practicing artist who is also currently a member of one of Akin's 8 studio locations? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for you to show your work at a public outdoor art exhibition for free!

The 2018 edition of Queen West Art Crawl occurs on September 22-23rd. QWAC is a community-based arts and culture organization that is dedicated to supporting the arts community in Queen West and across Toronto. The cornerstone of the organization is our annual outdoor art exhibition that takes place in Trinity Bellwoods Park, the outdoor art festival brings in thousands of visitors each year.

At Queen West Art Crawl culture and art are celebrated through the 3 day juried outdoor exhibition. Queen West Art Crawl has been supporting artists in many diverse mediums from painting and ceramics to sculpture and jewelry. Active Akin members are invited to apply for a free exhibition spot at this year's event.

Queen West Art Crawl

Dates: September 22-23rd 2018.

Hours: 11AM - 6PM

Location: Trinity Bellwoods Park, 790 Queen Street West, Toronto

Deadline to apply: Friday, September 14th 2018.

To qualify artists must be active Akin members, currently working out of one or more of Akin's 8 studio locations (including the soon to launch Akin x MOCA space). Artists or artist's representatives must be onsite for the entire duration of the event. All mediums are acceptable.

To apply please send the following, in a single PDF, to janet@akincollective.com:

-A brief biography;

-An artist's statement;

-A brief description of how you would use this opportunity;

-3 to 5 images of your most recent work.

Deadline to apply is Friday, September 14th at 5PM.

Participating artists will be chosen by QWAC representatives. Up to 3 Akin artists will be awarded free space (shared booth) at this year's Queen West Art Crawl.

If you have any questions please direct them to janet@akincollective.com.

Learn more about QWAC