Post-Mortem Survey for Making Art Work 2020-21
Thank you for participating in the Making Art Work professional development workshop series co-presented by Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre, Union Gallery, and Agnes Etherington Art Centre. We are looking for feedback from participants of the program to inform future professional development programs. The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. Your answers will be anonymous. Thank you for your time!
Submissions
Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre facilitates the presentation, interpretation, and production of contemporary visual, time-based and interdisciplinary arts. Our exhibitions engage with an array of approaches to contemporary aesthetics and cover a broad scope of conceptual, formal, socio-political and cultural questions.
We offer group exhibition opportunities for our members throughout the year. Learn more about becoming a member at Modern Fuel here: www.modernfuel.org/become-a-member.
In addition to exhibitions, Modern Fuel offers produces an arts publication featuring written works (ie. poetry, prose, creative writing, etc.) and visual art (ie. photography, collage, digital illustrations/design, etc.).
For any questions regarding submission requirements or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please email info@modernfuel.org or call 613-548-4883 well in advance of the deadlines.
A gallery floor plan can be viewed here. See measurements of floor to ceiling here.
Annual Call for Submissions
Our Annual Call for Submissions is now closed, but will reopen again in February 2026. Successful artists will be notified in the early Summer.
Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre has three exhibition spaces that artists can apply for - the Main Gallery, State of Flux Gallery, and the Window Gallery. In accordance with the CARFAC Fee Schedule, the State of Flux Gallery and Window Gallery are defined as Project Spaces.
Modern Fuel accepts proposals for solo and group exhibitions, as well as performances, curatorial projects, and collaborations, each year from January to March when our Annual Call for Submissions is open. Proposals are not accepted outside of this timeframe. Modern Fuel schedules one year in advance, and therefore selected exhibitions are presented the following year.
Applications will be assessed by a jury chaired by the Executive Director.
Annual Juried Exhibition
The call for submissions opens every year in the Spring with the show presented in the Summer.
The Annual Juried Exhibition is a group exhibition presenting new works by Modern Fuel Members. It serves to highlight the ongoing and developing practice of local and regional artists. Themes for the Annual Juried Exhibition are decided upon by the Executive Director and Programming Committee and presented each year during the Summer.
To become a member of the jury, please apply here. Potential jurors must have an interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the diversity of the arts. They must be able to work collaboratively, and bring an open-mindedness and generosity of spirit to their assessments and the deliberations. Jurors must declare any conflicts of interest and be able to provide fair and objective opinions.
If you would like to become a Modern Fuel Member, please visit here.
RE:MEMBER Annual Members' Show and Sale
RE:MEMBER is our Annual Members' Show and Sale that runs every year in November-December.
RE:MEMBER is an exhibition fundraiser that celebrates artists and community — with proceeds shared equally between participating artists and the Centre. Since 1983, Modern Fuel has hosted this fundraiser to support our mission to nurture contemporary artistic practice and community connection in Katarokwi–Kingston.
Hosting its first sale forty-two years ago in Confederation Park, the effort has taken on multiple formats from live auction to direct sale and many venues including the Ramada Inn Walkways, The Grand Theatre, The Kingston Arts Council Office, 21A Queen Street and the Tett Centre. This event allows Kingston to see the contemporary art present within its community as well as celebrate the growth and development of our space, members, and supporters.
Syphon Arts Publication
Syphon is an arts and culture publication produced by Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre that is meant to act as a conduit between the arts community in Kingston and communities elsewhere. It was created in response to the lack of critical arts commentary and coverage in local publications, and seen as a way to increase exposure to experimental and non-commercial art practices.
Syphon has a mandate to feature local arts coverage in conjunction with national and international projects, and an emphasis on arts scenes and activities that are seen as peripheral. It acts, in essence, as a record and communiqué for small regional arts communities throughout the country.
