07/10/2026
Artists friends:
Call for art for ALIVE, an art exhibition for the 2026 Housing Central Conference
The art show at the 2026 Housing Central Conference returns with ALIVE. ALIVE explores the many dimensions of what it means to feel truly alive. From the vitality found in vibrant neighbourhoods and shared public spaces to the deeply personal experience of belonging within a home, this exhibition celebrates connection, creativity, and the moments that bring people, places, and communities to life. Inspired by the energy of cities, the comfort of home, the act of artistic creation, and the relationships that transform spaces into places of belonging, ALIVE invites artists to interpret and express what it means to be alive within ourselves, within our communities, and within the spaces we call home.
Does your organization provide arts-related services or programming? Would you like to showcase your work in this area at the Conference?
Are you an artist whose work touches on housing-related issues, homelessness, mental health, addictions, overcoming stigma, or the power of belonging, connection, and community?
Artists may be and organizations must support:
People with lived experience (homelessness, mental health and/or addictions)
People living in non-profit housing or who access social services
Professional artists who can present a cohesive collection of their work under the theme of ALIVE (Cohesion can be represented through the art style, through a common theme or through lived experiences e.g. background, identity, etc.)
Artwork may include 2D and 3D work, as well as installations. The art exhibition will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Sheraton Wall Centre in downtown Vancouver.
How to participate: Participation in the art exhibition is free, but space is limited. We are looking for a wide variety of work representing themes of identity, housing, homelessness, mental health and addictions. Once space is filled, a waitlist will be created in case of cancellations or if more space opens.
Deadline for submissions is Friday, September 11th, 2026, 11:59 PM PST.
Please send the following information by email to Olivier Salvas Artiste, exhibition curator, at [email protected]:
A description of the organization and art program to be represented OR a bio of the artist
Up to 10 high resolution images of artwork to be displayed
A short artist statement explaining how the work relates to the themes of housing, homelessness, mental health, addictions or overcoming stigma or/and how you will present a cohesive collection under the theme of ALIVE.
Contact information (Full Name, Organization (if applicable), email, phone number, website, social media, medium)
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email Olivier Salvas at [email protected] .
