Partners in Art Initiative

Our Initiative is Art
The Partners in Art Initiative is a program at The Royal that recognizes artistic talent. Its purposes are to:

• provide an permanent venue for visual artists to display their works to The Royal’s community
• provide artists with the option of selling their works while on public display
• acknowledge the importance of art in enhancing the health and well being of
  an individual
• breakdown the stigma associated with mental illness
• raise funds for the Partners in Art Initiative Bursary Fund

The Partners in Art Initiative Committee welcomes artwork from clients, staff, volunteers of The Royal and its partners.

What We Do
Art is displayed in several designated areas for both long- and short-term periods. You can help us grow by submitting your artwork, volunteering on the committee, purchasing artwork or donating to the Bursary Fund.

A percentage of the proceeds from each sale goes to the Partners in Art Initiative Bursary Fund. This fund is used to assist artists by helping to pay for education or supplies. Contact the Committee or read for information below to learn more.

Art Criteria
Artwork can include the following: sketches, paintings, prints, sculptures, tapestries and photography. There are restrictions on the size of the art you can submit.  Graphic depictions of violence or pornography will not be considered. An artist may have no more than two pieces on display at any time. A separate committee will decide, through the jury process, which works will be accepted for display.

To Submit a Work
Please call 613.722.6521 ext. 6010 and leave a message that includes your name, telephone number and times when you can be reached. A member of the committee will contact you regarding your submission.  For more information on the Partners in Art Initiative, please email art@theroyal.ca

Call for Art
Each year, a call for art will be issued in the winter, summer and fall. The next submission date is June 7, 2013 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Each artist may submit two pieces of art. Maximum size for each piece is no larger than 18 x 24 inches or 432 square inches. Entries must be properly labelled (title, media, artist’s name, price) and ready to hang; assuring that framework is stable and secure.

Open to consumers, staff and volunteers of The Royal and affiliated agencies.

Useful Forms and Information
Click HERE for the Consent Form
Click HERE for the Partners in Art Initiative General Information

Bursary Information
Click HERE for Bursary Information
Click HERE for the Bursary Application Form

REMINDER: Applications for the art bursary will be accepted until June 14, 2013.

Artwork for Sale
To view pieces of art available for sale, click HERE

For more information
Partners in Art Initiative
The Royal
1145 Carling Avenue, Ottawa ON  K1J 7X1
613.722.6521 at extension 6010