Queer Portraits
August 21-23, 2026
This event is a pop-up exhibition with a call for artists ahead of the exhibition. Call for entry is now closed.
This community‑focused showcase will highlight artworks that celebrate, reflect, or explore connections to Chatham‑Kent’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
This exhibition will occur in the Rotary Lounge of the Chatham Capitol Theatre August 21-23, 2026. Open hours are Friday, August 21st 12:00-5:00pm, Saturday, August 22nd, 10:00am-6:00pm and Sunday August 23rd, 10:00am-4:00pm.
A reception will occur in the Rotary Lounge of the Chatham Capitol Theatre August 21, 2026 from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. This will involve the presentation of any performance work that is accepted into the exhibition.
In Partnership with CK Pride.
Other Key Dates
May 29 - Submissions received by 4:00 pm.
June 16 - Email response from jury before 4:00 pm.
August 19, 6:30 – 8:00 pm - Art delivered to Rotary Lounge at Capitol Theatre for installation
August 20, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm - Art delivered to Rotary Lounge at Capitol Theatre for installation
August 21, 1:00 - 5:00 pm - Exhibition open to the public
August 21, 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Opening Reception
August 22, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm - Exhibition open to the public
August 22, 2:00 pm - People's Choice Award voting closes
August 22, 3:00 pm - People's Choice Award announcement (to be streamed)
August 23, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Exhibition open to the public
August 23, 4:00 – 5:00 pm - Art picked up at Rotary Lounge in the Capitol Theatre
August 24, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm - Art picked up at Rotary Lounge in the Capitol Theatre.