Open Calls

CALL FOR VENDORS: WINTER WONDERS HOLIDAY MARKET

We invite individuals, businesses, and organizations to apply to be a vendor at our Winter Wonders Holiday Market. This vendor call is open to individuals or businesses who want to sell holiday themed products, or non-profit organizations who can provide a holiday themed activity. Our festival is held on December 8 from 12pm-3pm and annually sees an attendance of 300+ guests.

About the Event:

Every December we turn our outdoors area into a winter wonders celebration, featuring holiday performances and characters, snacks and drinks, craft activities, and vendors to browse through. Visitors can also get their photo taken with Santa in his workshop, available throughout the entire event by donation.

The museum will provide:

  •  Enough space for a 10 x 10 tent

  • Access to electric power if needed

  • Access to Wi-Fi

  • Access to our kitchen and washroom spaces

Vendors are required to:

  • Pay the Museum a space rental fee of $50 (unless they are a non-profit and/or has otherwise discussed waiving the fee with the Museum)

  • To bring their own tent, tables and chairs, unless otherwise discussed with the Museum.

  • Be available to set up at the event no later than 11:30am on the day.

 

To Apply:

Interested in being a vendor at our event? Send us an email with the following details to our Programs Manager, Emily at ezhang@coquitlamheritage.ca by end of day November 25. Please include:

  •  Your Name

  • Email and Phone Number

  • Business Name

  • Details about the product, service, and/or activity you will be providing at the event

  • Indicate if you can provide your own tent, tables and chairs

  • Indicate if you are able to pay the rental fee or explain why it should be waived.

 Thank you for your interest, we look forward to working with you.

CALL FOR ARTIST PROPOSALS: YOUR IMAGE

Coquitlam Heritage is seeking artwork proposals for our upcoming exhibit, Your Image, curated by Coquitlam Heritage staff and displayed at Place des Arts. In conjunction with our 2025 exhibition theme of Hair and Body, selected artworks should speak to identity, self-expression, and/or the perception of ourselves or others. We are looking for artists to explore the idea of how people portray/present themselves within their environment.

Artists are encouraged to submit works that engage with these ideas, offering personal or cultural reflections on identity. This can include self-portraits, portraits of others, or abstract representations of the human form—no nude images, please. We welcome a variety of interpretations, including depictions of hair, essential items like hijabs, turbans, and other elements that contribute to a person’s image and identity. Artwork mediums can include but are not limited to photography, paintings, illustrations, dry media drawings, sculptures, textile art and more.

2D and 3D artists are encouraged to apply. We accept proposals for new work or outlines of existing art works.

PROPOSAL GUIDELINES

Only submissions that follow the criteria will be considered.

Deadline:

5pm on Friday December 17, 2024

Eligibility:

Artists working in the Lower Mainland area of Vancouver.

Artists 18 years or older.

Proposal Guidelines: Written proposal / description of existing work (PDF format, 300 words max) that include:

Overall idea for the piece

Materials to be used, number of pieces

Timeline for artwork creation

Up to three examples of previous work in jpegs (no links to Instagram please)

Size Restrictions:

  • 2D media: width up to 40 inches and height up to 40 inches

  • Sculpture: maximum 20 width x 50 height x 50 length

  • All art works must be fitted for hanging

How to Submit:

Send proposals to mfahrner@coquitlamheritage.ca. Please add the following information to your email:

  • Name

  • Email

  • Address

  • Phone number

  • Website

  • Artwork medium(s)

  • Artwork proposal /Description of artwork

  • Artwork size

  • Optional: Images (maximum of three, jpg, pdf or similar)

Photo Publicity Rights: Coquitlam Heritage reserves the right to reproduce the submitted images for promotional use during the length of the exhibit and beyond.

Commissions/Fees: There is no fee to participate. All artworks can be put up for sale in accordance with Place des Arts’ policy:

  • Place des Arts will retain thirty percent (30%) of the retail price of each Artwork(s) sold during the Exhibition.

  • A cheaque for seventy per cent (70%) of the retail price of each Artwork(s) sold during the Exhibition will be mailed to the Artist(s) within thirty (30) days of the Exhibition End Date.

Artwork Drop-off:

Details about drop-off and return of art will be provided via email after submission and approval.

Notification of Acceptance:

Selected artists will be notified as soon as possible. We appreciated all submissions, but only selected artists will be contacted by January 7th, 2025.

Contact: Questions or concerns about submissions or the exhibit can be directed to Heritage Manager, Exhibits, Markus Fahrner at (604) 516-6151 or mfahrner@coquitlamheritage.ca.

CALL FOR CONSULTANTS: EXPRESSIONS OF IDENTITY

The exhibition team at Coquitlam Heritage is working on an exciting new upcoming exhibition exploring the themes of hair, the body, and tattoos. This exhibition will delve into the cultural, personal, and societal significance of these topics, and we are seeking contributions from our community. We are looking for community consultants who can help us present these topics accurately and with care. 

Our Exhibition Manager is eager to collaborate with you on the following subjects: 

1. Afro hair: Family routines, cultural practices, and experiences with prejudice. 

2. Indigenous hair: Family traditions, cultural practices, and prejudices faced. 

3. South Asian hair: Family routines, cultural practices, and challenges with prejudice. 

4. Tattoos: Personal stories, cultural significance, and encounters with prejudice. 

5. Wearers of religious head coverings: Cultural and religious practices, and navigating the public vs. private spheres. 

6. Hairdressers: Professional practices and personal stories from behind the chair. 

Compensation:

For in-depth contributions and expertise, we offer compensation at CARFAC rates, ranging between $200 to $300.

Time Commitment and Contribution:

Ideal consultants will contribute 3-5 hours of their time to this project.

Their duties will include:

  • sharing personal stories and experiences that can be included in the exhibition.

  • reviewing exhibit material to ensure all information has been conveyed accurately.

  • Optional: writing short excerpts for exhibition panels.

  • Optional: loaning photographs, objects, heirlooms to be displayed in the exhibition.

To Apply:

To apply, please email our Exhibits Manager, Markus Fahrner at mfahrner@coquitlamheritage.ca with the following information:

  • Name

  • Email and Phone Number

  • Subject you are interested in consulting on

  • A brief explanation on why you would be an ideal consultant

Note:

  • If emailing us poses any barriers, you can also call us at (604) 516-6151 or visit us at 1116, Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam to express your interest in the position.

  • If you or someone you know would be ideal for this opportunity but English is not your first language, we would still love to hear from you. We have staff on hand that can translate the following languages: French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, German, and, Malay/Indonesian. If you speak any other language and have someone to translate for you, we encourage you to apply!

Deadline:

December 17, 2024

We value your input on these topics and recognize that many of your stories and experiences are deeply personal. Our team is committed to learning from your unique perspectives. We look forward to hearing from you!