Three Sisters Gallery
Located on the second floor of Elevation Place, the Three Sisters Gallery is a public gallery established in 2013 by the Town of Canmore Public Art Committee. The Three Sisters Gallery is located in an open, public space, used by a large cross-section of residents and visitors who might not normally go into gallery spaces. The gallery engages the community by presenting a diverse mix of visual art and artists from Canmore and beyond. The goal of the gallery is to offer artists the opportunity to exhibit in a public space and to engage the community by exhibiting new artists, artworks and ideas.
Current and Upcoming Exhibits
Nov 14 - Jan 27, 2024 | Imagine – Exploring nature through the lens of the microcosm. Share perspectives, sights, sounds, or spaces that hold nature’s small, tiny or hidden worlds.
Open Calls
The following are open calls for Three Sisters Gallery. Use the form below to apply by the deadline. Please contact artsandculture@canmore.ca with any inquiries.
- Feb 12- May 21, 2025 | Voices of the Wild – Giving a voice to all of natures wonders. Submissions should capture the untamed spirit of nature or shed light on the challenges faced by species and habitats in an ever-changing world.
Application Deadline: December 30, 2024 - June 4- Oct. 6, 2025 | Indigenous Perspectives – Acknowledging the richness of Indigenous culture through art. This exhibition invites Indigenous artists to share their voices though art and storytelling.
Application Deadline: April 21, 2025 - Oct 15- Jan 20, 2026 | Weaving Community - Celebrating the strength of community through art that highlights equity, diversity, and inclusion. Submissions should reflect the vibrancy and beauty of human connection and shared experience.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
Exhibiting in the Three Sisters Gallery
The Town of Canmore supports accessibility accommodations and encourages any interested artists or artist teams to contact us to discuss submission assistance.
- Visual artists and writers
- Artistic groups and collectives
We encourage applications from all levels of artists, including senior, mid-career, and emerging. Preference will be given to applicants who reside in the Bow Valley (from Calgary to Lake Louise, including all Treaty 7 Nations and the Métis District within the Battle River Territory). Artists who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, non-binary artists, artists of colour, Indigenous artists, and/or artists with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Before applying, you are encouraged to contact the arts and culture coordinator to confirm the eligibility of your project.
The Three Sisters Gallery accepts literary submissions in addition to visual art.
All artwork submitted for exhibits must be suitably framed or on canvas and ready for hanging with D rings. The Three Sisters Gallery uses a non-locking hanging wire and hook system. The Gallery will also consider requests for other formatting options including the use or installation of wall decals.
Literary works should not exceed 4' x 6' in size, and the font size must be between 50 - 72 pts.
Artwork should not exceed 4' x 6' in size.
Please include the following in your submission:
Expression of interest (1 page in length maximum)
Please describe:
- your artmaking practice,
- your desire to engage in public art with the Three Sisters Gallery, and
- how your work connects to the show theme.
Visual Documentation (maximum 10 images)
- Combine all written pieces or visual documentation into one document separated by title, size and medium (if applicable).
- Files should not exceed 2MB in size and as .jpeg, .png., or .pdf files.
- Image resolution: 72 dpi - 300 dpi
- Written submission pieces should be submitted as a PDF.
The run-length of the Three Sisters Gallery is approximately 85 feet. The ceiling height is approximately 9 feet.
The total budget for each gallery show is approximately $1500 and is divided amongst participating artists. A typical artist fee is between $200 - $500.
Your application to the Three Sisters Gallery will be assessed by a peer assessment committee made up of artists, residents, and community members representing various disciplines.
Decisions are made on the following criteria: Artistic Merit, Impact and Feasibility.
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Contact the arts and culture coordinator at artsandculture@canmore.ca for more information.