Call for Student Submissions

Studio 1995 is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan School (TMU) to showcase its inaugural student exhibition to celebrate the artistic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in visual studies and fine arts programs at TMU.

 

Located in the St. Andrew-Windfields neighbourhood in Toronto, Studio 1995 is a bright, contemporary, community-minded space that uniquely operates as both a gallery and a law office. Dedicated to showcasing local emerging and established artists, the gallery offers clean lines, flexible display options, and an intimate setting ideal for thoughtful, boundary-pushing work across all disciplines. We invite artists to submit proposals for exhibitions taking place in 2026.

 

Artists are welcome to exhibit solo or with a group. All kinds of artwork are eligible (painting, drawing, photography, collage, digital, printmaking). Selected artworks will be mounted for display in Studio 1995’s gallery space for a period of 8 weeks. An opening reception will be held to showcase the students’ artwork to friends, family and community artist lovers.

 

DEADLINE: Fill out the submission form by Sunday May 8, 2026 at 11:59pm ET

 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

• Curriculum Vitae – include full contact information

• Artist Bio (80-150 words) – A short third-person bio suitable for promotional materials

• Artist Statement (100-200 words) – Please describe the themes, influences, and intention behind your work)

• Support Materials – You may submit up to 10 JPEGs of combination of previous work and proposed exhibition work. Each image must be labeled with a corresponding image description of the dimensions of the work, media, and title and year of production.

• List of technical requirements, equipment, and materials

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FAQs

 

How do I submit my application package?

Studio 1995 only accepts digital submissions via submission form. Please do not submit application packages by email. Applicants must upload ONE (1) single PDF document containing your curriculum vitae and support materials via submission form. Name the file using the following format: First and Last Name – TMU Open Call Submission.

 

Who will be selecting the pieces for the exhibition?

The exhibition will be curated by Studio 1995 alongside Jessica Cammaert, Program Director, Arts and The Creative School, The Chang School of Continuing Education, and Margaret Diotalevi, Academic Coordinator, Photography, The Chang School of Continuing Education.

 

What happens next?

After reviewing the submission materials with accompanied images, Studio 1995 will determine if and when the artwork will be displayed.

 

When will the showcase take place?

We will be hosting two rounds of exhibitions. The first round of artworks will be installed in February with a launch event on March 28, 2026. The second round of artworks will be installed in May with the launch event to be announced at a later date.  

 

What does it mean when your work has been chosen?

Once we have decided to move forward with your show, we will request a meeting with the artist(s) and require the following:

 

• Artists will be allowed studio visits on selected dates to be determined by the curator.

• Studio 1995 requires that EVERY piece of art on display to be for sale.

• The artist must submit a Price List at least 1 week prior to the show.

• The artist is responsible for printing and framing their artwork.

• The artist must provide wall labels for their art.

• Studio 1995’s gallery space is equipped with a picture hanging system; however, artists are responsible for ensuring that all frames are hardware-ready.

 

How does the sales commission work?

Students receive 100% of the sales proceeds for every artwork sold at Studio 1995.

 

Thank you for your interest in Studio 1995. We look forward to seeing your work and engaging with your creative vision!

 

Contact lead curator Jessica Yuan at studio1995gallery@gmail.com if you have any questions.