Grad Exhibition 2024 at "The Gallery" in Queens Park (June 5th - June 23rd)
Each year The Gallery at Queens Park hosts our Grad Art Exhibition for the last month of school. This show includes any students who are graduating this year, and want to submit a work of art for exhibition. Art work can be of any medium, up to and include: paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, jewellery, woodwork, mosaics, fashion design, illustration, photography, animation, video or sound art. The possibilities are endless!
Requirements:
- All students must show up for all mandatory meetings
(May 14th at lunch in Room 1003 & framing workshops on May 30/31 after school)
- Work must be your own and include a name tag for installation
- All students must attend our framing workshop (or work will not be shown)
- All work must be submitted by the deadline (framed/ready for install!) on MAY 31st.
(Late work will not be accepted as the gallery needs to install the works over the weekend)
Invite your friends and family to the gallery opening! Opening date TBA.
Check out the timeline and FAQs below to find out more information.
​
FAQ:
Can you submit work even if you're not in an arts related course?
Absolutely! Any grade 12 student who wishes to submit work to this exhibition is encouraged to do so, regardless of course experience. You will be expected to submit work on time and follow framing directions, but all skill levels are welcome! We welcome art in many forms, so do not feel restricted to only 2D pieces! (Painting, drawing, sculpture, drafting projects, metalwork, woodwork, jewellery, mixed media, collage and more!)
​
What happens if I can't attend the framing workshop?
If there is no way that you can attend the framing workshop, you are encouraged to ask a friend or another student who is framing to frame on your behalf. Teachers will not be framing student work. Please connect with an Art Teacher if alternate framing options need to be arranged.
​
What if I can't drop off the work by the due date?
Please make arrangements with another member of the exhibition to make sure your piece is submitted and accounted for - late or incomplete work will not be accepted.
​
Can I frame my work myself on my own time?
You do have the option to frame your work yourself if you have a specific frame in mind. If you frame your work on your own, you still need to make sure you've completed the Artist Information cards document that will be circulating on framing day, but can otherwise leave after that. Please make sure your frame has a hanging device (wire, hooks, etc.) on the back.
​
Is there a cost to sign up? Do students need to buy frames?
Our arts department has its own set of frames that were donated several years ago. Students can use these frames (for free!) to frame their work. Students do not need to pay to use these frames - as they will be returned after the show is over for future student use. However, we do have a limited total of frames, so some compromise on size/amount of work per student may occur.
​
How many pieces can students submit?
This depends on the total number of students signed up. If a limited number of students have signed up to exhibit, we may be able to exhibit multiple pieces for each artist. If many students are signed up, it will be limited to one piece per student. Some exceptions can be made if works differ in format (ie. one sculpture piece and one framed painting). Submit what you'd like and we can see!
​
​
Drop OFF Artwork
by May 31st
Rooms 1001/1003
Attend INFO MEETING
Tuesday
May 14th
Room 1003
MEETING: Framing
May 30/31st
*Students MUST attend to frame their work.
Room 1001 / 1003
3:10pm - 4:00pm
DROP OFF WORK
May 31st, 2024
by 3:00pm
*Students MUST attend or arrange for a friend to carry their work.
Room 1001/1003
GALLERY OPENING
June 5, 2023
The Gallery
at Queens Park
Time TBA
TAKE DOWN
& PICK UP
June 24th - June 28th (AM) 2024
Rooms 1001/1003
Drop off your artwork in Rooms 1001, 1003 or 1005, to ensure your work will be displayed in the Grad Exhibition show. Please ask a teacher in each room for the exact spot to drop off the work.
You MUST attend the framing workshop on May 30th or 31st at 3:05pm in Room 1001. If you're framing/dropping off on your own - work must be submitted by 3:00pm on May 31st
Students who submit sculptures/3D pieces or work that is already framed, must still attend workshop to fill out 'name card document'.
Attend INFO Meeting on May 14th in Room 1003 so we can see who is signed up, answer questions and give an overview of the plan. No work required by this date, just bring yourself!
Students who need framed work must attend the framing workshops on May 30/31, 2023. You will not be able to frame work during class time, as teachers are busy teaching their courses. If you are submitting a sculpture or 3D piece that does not need framing, you must still attend this workshop to complete the NAME CARD document and ensure your piece has a plinth to stand on. Please plan for a minimum of 1 hour.
All students must drop off their work in Room 1001/1003 to be transported to the gallery for the curator. Please come to Room 1001 right after the bell at 3:05 so that we can load the pieces into vehicles together and ensure that all pieces are accounted for.
No work will be accepted after May 31st, 2024, 3:30pm.
Bring your friends, family and biggest fans to the gallery opening reception! Details to come!
Please collect your work and take it home with you. Teachers will bring back work from gallery and store in Room 1001/1003 until picked up this year. If you are unable to attend on this date, please alert one of your friends or family to pick up before end of the school term.
We encourage students to collect their art as soon as possible so we can use the frames for our next exhibitions!
*Unclaimed work may be recycled after October 2024, so please collect it as soon as possible!
TIMELINE:
New Westminster Secondary School
820 Sixth Street,
New Westminster,
British Columbia
Canada, V3M 3S9
Phone: 604-517-6220
Fax: 604-517-6204
MENU
The Visual & Performing Arts Department at New Westminster Secondary School recognizes the unceded, traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the QayQayt (qiqéyt) Nation, as well as all Coast Salish Nations, on which we live, work and play.
© 2021 Amie Le Blanc / VPA Dept.,
New Westminster Secondary School.