Upcoming Exhibitions & Events
WINTER 2026
Cohen Commons OPEN CALL
🗓️Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, 12:00PM (EST)
Submit your artwork to be displayed in “The Past is our Present”, running in the Cohen Commons from March 20th – April 9th, 2026. Reception is on March 20th from 6–8pm. This curatorial call was developed by artLAB Gallery intern, Nicole Iun.
Have you ever started missing a moment while you’re still living within it? As we move towards the close of the academic year, "The Past is our Present" encourages us to live in and celebrate the “present” that was brought by the past that came before us 🎁
With courtesy of the Archives & Special Collections at Western University @westernulibsarc, images of student life at Western decades ago will be featured alongside artworks from current Western students, showcasing our continuing stories of creativity, community, and spirit.
We invite students to submit works that they want to celebrate regarding their campus life and the personal growth they’ve achieved. Subject matter can range from (but not limited to) intimate moments, nostalgic spaces, cherished friendships and communities, or works from your academic journey that felt especially rewarding.
What kind of “present” do you want to leave for your upcoming viewers? Please complete the Google Form (link in bio) to submit your work for consideration. You will be asked to submit, [1] a short description, and [2] up to 5 images of existing or proposed artwork. You must be a Western student to submit. Works may not include perishables, live or organic matter, and hazardous or flammable materials.
🗓️Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, 12:00PM (EST)
Solace
Exhibition: March 20 to April 09, 2026
Reception: Friday, March 20 from 6-8PM
Studio Art Practicum Exhibition
