Resilience Exhibition

Call to Artists

RESILIENCE: The Art of Service, Strength, and Renewal

Station Gallery invites current and retired First Responders, Front Line Workers, Dispatchers, Veterans, and their immediate family members to participate in Resilience, a collective exhibition celebrating the creativity, strength, and humanity of those who serve, or have served, our communities.

Creative expression serves many purposes. It can be a signal, a statement, a call to action, or a source of inspiration. It can help us process experiences, find moments of calm, build connections, celebrate achievements, or simply enjoy the act of creating.

For those who have dedicated themselves to helping others in times of need, creativity can be an important outlet and a powerful reminder that there is life beyond the uniform, badge, radio, emergency call, or years of service.

Resilience seeks to showcase the artistic voices of those who serve, or have served, on the front lines. Through painting, photography, sculpture, fibre art, woodworking, mixed media, and other creative practices, this exhibition will highlight personal stories, perspectives, passions, challenges, triumphs, and moments of reflection.

Artists are encouraged to submit work that explores themes such as resilience, wellness, service, community, hope, healing, connection, gratitude, personal growth, or the everyday experiences that shape their lives. Whether your work reflects the realities of your profession, honours a career of service, or celebrates the people around you, we invite you to share your creative voice.

Eligibility

Open to current and retired:

• First Responders (Police, Fire, Paramedic, Search & Rescue)

• Emergency Dispatchers and Communications Personnel

• Front Line Healthcare Workers

• Military Veterans

• Immediate Family Members of the above

Submission Guidelines

• Open to all ages and all mediums

• Maximum 3 artworks per artist

• Maximum size: 36” x 36” (including frame)

• All works must be framed and ready to hang

• This is an open, non-juried exhibition

• Artists may submit under their own name or a pseudonym

Deadline for submission form: Thursday October 1, 2026

CLICK HERE FOR SUBMISSION FORM

Artwork drop off dates: Monday October 5 – Friday October 30, 2026

Exhibition Dates: November 7 – December 26, 2026

Opening Reception: November 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM