Call-Out for Artists and Photographers: Local and Regional Photography and Art
Northern Health invites local artists and photographers to submit original artwork, Indigenous art, and/or photographs to be purchased/licensed by Northern Health and used for permanent display in various locations within the new Nats’oojeh Hospital and Health Centre in Fort St. James.
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Selected physical artworks will be displayed in cases throughout the lobby.
Selected photographs will be professionally printed, framed, and displayed along the walls. Theme: “What our region means to you”
We invite artists of all ages to share visual works that reflect the heart of Fort St. James and the surrounding five Nations: Nak’azdli, Binche, Tl’azt’en, Yekooche, and Takla.
This is a celebration of the people, places, and stories that shape our region. Whether it’s the natural beauty of the land, the strength of community, or the cultural traditions of the local First Nations, we want to see what makes this place meaningful to you.
Submissions may include a variety of visual art forms such as photography, paintings, drawings, sculptures, beadwork, or other creative mediums. Imagery can reflect nature, wildlife, landscapes, people, or any other aspect that expresses what the region means to you. All artworks should be grounded in the identity of Fort St. James and/or respectfully reflect the voices, histories, and perspectives of the surrounding five Nations.
Let your art tell the story of our home and the connections that bring us together.
Compensation:
Each artist may submit up to five original pieces. For every piece selected, Northern Health will provide a payment of $1,800, with a maximum of $9,000 per artist.
Submission Guidelines:
You may submit up to five original pieces, this can include photographs, physical artwork, or a combination of both. For each piece, please include a short description explaining how it connects to the theme “What our region means to you.”
If submitting photographs:
Upload the original, full-resolution JPEG file. Avoid screenshots or compressed versions.
Select “Actual Size” or “Full Resolution” when sending files. This helps preserve image quality.
Do not submit low-resolution or compressed images. These may appear blurry or pixelated when printed.
Image resolution should be at least 150 PPI (pixels per inch).
If using a smartphone camera, ensure the file size is between 5–10 MB or more to meet quality standards.
Because high-quality files can be quite large, we encourage you to use file-sharing services such as WeTransfer, Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive to submit your artwork.
Email attachments may not support the file size. If you prefer to submit your work in person (e.g., on a USB drive or external hard drive), please contact us to arrange a drop-off time.
If submitting physical artwork:
Provide a clear photo of the piece.
Include the approximate dimensions (height, width, and depth if applicable).
If there are any care or maintenance instructions for the piece, please include them.
Additional notes:
You do not need to arrange printing, ordering, or installation of either photographs or physical artwork as Northern Health is responsible for doing so.
All submissions remain the property of the artist or photographer and are used only for evaluation purposes.
If your submission is not selected, your images will not be used or shared outside of the evaluation committee.
Please feel free to include watermarks and/or logos in the submission of images.
Evaluation Criteria:
All submissions will be reviewed by the Nats’oojeh Hospital and Health Centre Art Committee. Artwork will be assessed based on the following:
How well the piece reflects the theme “What our region means to you.”
Inclusion of, or respectful representation of, local Indigenous cultures and traditions.
The artwork’s ability to foster a sense of comfort, calm, and community within the hospital setting.
Creativity, craftsmanship, and uniqueness of the piece.
Please note: The Art Committee will make the final decision on the placement of selected artwork within the hospital to ensure it aligns with the space and overall environment.
Legal Information:
Selected artists/photographers will be required to sign a formal agreement, assigning certain intellectual property rights to Northern Health. Within the agreement, the artist/photographer will license the physical display of the images/art.
Northern Health will not reproduce or distribute the images without express consent from the artist/photographer; however, as part of a public display, photographs or images of the facility used for promotional material may capture the artwork on site. Such use will be authorized within the agreement.
Estimated Schedule:
August 15, 2025
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Submission period opens |
October 3, 2025, at 4:00pm
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Submission period closes |
October 17, 2025
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Submissions reviewed by Art Committee |
October 31, 2025
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Submissions are approved by Northern Health |
Week of November 3, 2025
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Artist is contacted about successful submissions |
How to Submit:
Please submit your package with the subject:
“Nats’oojeh Hospital and Health Centre Art Submission”
To: Emily Prestmo, Community Engagement Liaison Officer
Questions?
Please email Emily (Emily.Prestmo@northernhealth.ca) if you have any questions or require any additional information regarding this opportunity.
