Shell of a place exhibit

“Shell of a Place” - Exhibit

Turtles, Home, and Hometown Stories

Turtles carry their homes wherever they go. In many ways, so do we.

This exhibition encourages artists to interpret the connection between turtles and the places that shape us - whether through landscape, personal history, migration, protection, nostalgia, or change. Submissions may be literal or conceptual, traditional or experimental.

“Shell of a Place” opens in celebration of “Turtlefest”, inviting visitors to experience community, culture and local pride.

Opening Reception/Opening Ceremony: Friday, June 19th, 2026, 4 pm-6 pm

Exhibition Dates: June 19th - July 24th, 2026

Peoples Choice award

Vote for your favourite artwork!

The artist with the most votes receives a $250 cash prize!

Terms;

Voting is only available in-person. No online voting will be available.
To keep things fair for all artists, you may only cast one vote a day - with up to 25 votes in total per person.

(Come back every day we’re open to cast your vote!)

The People’s Choice will be announced after the closing of the exhibit with pictures taken of the artist and their work.

Call for artists

Applications closed.

The Station Arts Centre invites artists of all mediums and levels to submit work for “Shell of a Place”, a community-centred exhibition exploring the symbolism of the turtle as it relates to hometown identity, belonging, memory, and place.

Turtles carry their homes wherever they go. In many ways, so do we.

This exhibition encourages artists to interpret the connection between turtles and the places that shape us - whether through landscape, personal history, migration, protection, nostalgia, or change. Submissions may be literal or conceptual, traditional or experimental.

“Shell of a Place” opens in celebration of “Turtlefest”, inviting visitors to experience community, culture and local pride.

This will be a friendly competition!