Art @ KCT

Art @ KCT is a professional art exhibition within the lobby of the Kelowna Community Theatre presenting the work of visual artists from the Central Okanagan featuring accessible, thought-provoking visual art.

The program presents the work of a variety of local visual artists to showcase Kelowna’s expansive creative community and provides professional development and progression opportunities for local artists.

Art @ KCT features two exhibition spaces, the Rise and the Cube. Over the course of the year, Art @ KCT will feature the work of four artists in each of those spaces.  

Are you an emerging or professional artist from Central Okanagan interested in showcasing your work in one of the Art @ KCT exhibition spaces? 

Programming submissions for the 2026 exhibition calendar are now closed.  

Stay tuned for the next submission window.

ART@KCT APPLICATION, ELIGIBILITY AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Selection criteria

Program exhibitions are chosen through an annual Selection Committee comprising of arts professionals, practicing artists and Kelowna Community Theatre staff. Local artists may propose work for inclusion through an open call for submissions. Artists selected for exhibition in this program will receive appropriate CAR/FAC royalties for the presentation of their work.

While work inspired by all themes will be considered by our selection committee, for the 2026 schedule, we encourage artists to propose works that touch on the theme of inclusion in response to the City of Kelowna’s Council Priorities. We seek artwork that reflects the dynamics of community-building and the reciprocal relationships contributing to a flourishing civic life. Alternatively, submissions may illustrate the collective actions and networks that contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment for all residents.

A special thank you to the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art for supporting the exhibition program framework.