Painters and visual artists

Exhibits and exhibit area

Artists will choose from one of the 5 designated zones at the time of application. Permits will indicate the specific zone assigned to artists and these cannot be transferred.

As the intent is to exhibit and demonstrate the process of producing art, artists are required to do some on-site painting or drawing.

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  Site selection

  Portrait artists in Stanley Park will regulate site selection by lottery at an agreed upon time.

  All other artists will choose their site on a first-come, first-served basis.

  No spot is reserved for any particular artist.

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  Site size

  Inside Ring: 6m x 2m (20' x 6')

  Outside Ring: 6m x 3m (20' x 9')

  Each artist in the "Other" category is limited to a 6m x 2m (20' x 6') site. This allows for a single row of artwork with a suggested maximum of 10 easels, or 2 alternating rows of paintings for easy viewing in 3m (10') of space. All excess material must be removed from the site.

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  Displaying artwork

  Display all your work on standard art easels or approved stands. Paintings must not exceed 1.5m (5') in height. 

  Portable walls or booths are not allowed, and paintings cannot be stacked in piles. In Stanley Park, artists and equipment cannot be set up on paved areas.

  Do not set up easels early in the morning to reserve a spot.

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  Exhibition requirements

  Equipment left unattended for longer than 30 minutes at any one time is in violation and subject to removal.

  Artists working and exhibiting their paintings at Painters' Circle and at the overflow areas must have their permit with them and display it at all times.

  Artists may also display a card (13cm x 18cm / 5" x 7") indicating name, address, and phone.

  Areas may be subject to maintenance closures and artists need to observe maintenance postings on site.

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  Policies specific to portrait artists

  • Have up to 8 easels and display up to 6 samples of work. Up to 5 samples must be from life.
  • Complete black and white samples in 45 minutes; color samples in 90 minutes.
  • Feature one display sample of a famous model from a photograph, either as a sample or a work in progress.
  • Change work in progress on the easel at least weekly. Change samples anytime
  • Make sure all samples accurately reflect the artist’s on-site work. The quality of work sold on-site must match the displayed samples.
  • Do not use newsprint for portraits. Spray all portraits on paper (except vellum) with fixative.
  • Guarantee the public the right to refuse a portrait or get a refund within the day of purchase.
  • Do not sell portraits or mats for less than the price agreed upon by the majority of artists.
  • Do not make agreements with other artists to support each other or break the rules.
  • Elect a committee of portrait artists annually to resolve disputes, represent interests, and inform the Park Board of regulation violations.
  • Renew your permit within the calendar year to maintain your permit.