2026 Juried Art Show & Sale
"The World Through My Lens"
An Exploration of Personal Perception and Artistic Vision
How do we see the world, and how does it see us? We are calling on artists from across all mediums and styles to submit works that define their personal perspective.
This year’s annual juried show and sale, "The World Through My Lens," seeks to showcase how different perspectives shape our reality.
We are looking for vibrant, original works - from photography to painting to multi-media - that offer a snapshot, a glimpse, or a deep dive into the artist’s surroundings.
Whether you observe the chaotic beauty of city life, explore abstract reflections on the environment, or enjoy the quietude of nature, we encourage you to share how you process the visual landscape around you and how your "lens" of experience—memory, identity, and emotion— is captured in your work.
This year’s show returns to the gallery on August 15th, celebrating the creativity of both emerging and established artists. Our annual juried show honours the power of art and the people who make it, shining a light on how their work brings communities together.
This cherished event features artists from Georgina, York Region, and the Greater Toronto Area, with pieces selected by a respected panel of jurors to create an inspiring and community‑building experience.
This juried art show is your moment to shine. Apply now.
2026 Art Gallery of Georgina Juried Show Dates and Information
Theme: “The World Through My Lens”
All submitted work should clearly reflect the artist's personal, unique view of the world, whether through literal photography or the artistic "lens" of painting and 3D media.
Viewing Dates: August 15th - October 4th, 2026
Location: Art Gallery of Georgina, 149 High Street, Sutton West, ON. L0E 1R0
Entry Opens: June 7th, 2026
Deadline to Enter: August 1st, 2026
Notification of Acceptance to Round #2 of Jurying: Friday August 7th, 2026
Artists will be notified via email if their work has been accepted for the in-person Round #2 of jurying.
Entries will be judged on originality, technical skill, and adherence to the theme of personal perspective.
Delivery of Artwork to the Art Gallery of Georgina for Round #2 of Jurying:
Sunday August 9th & Monday August 10th, 2026
Opening & Awards Presentation: Saturday August 15th, 2026 1pm - 3pm
Dates for Pick-up of All Work: Monday, October 5th & Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
NOTE: Artists will be notified via email on Wednesday August 12th if their artwork was not accepted during round #2 of jurying, and will be asked to collect their work from the gallery on Friday August 14th.
Jurors:
Rosa Calabrese - Owner/Founder, Royal Rose Gallery, Aurora
Leslie Bertin - President & Co-Founder of the Newmarket Group of Artists (NGA)
Spencer Webster - Georgina Sculpture Artist
Susan Day - Member of the Organizing Committee - Georgina Studio,
Vice Chair - Art Gallery of Georgina Board of Directors
2026 Art Gallery of Georgina Juried Show Awards
- 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place
- 2 Honourable Mentions
- People’s Choice Award
- Juror’s Choice Award
- Gallery Award
Canvas Requirements
All 2-dimensional works on canvas must have a minimum depth of 1.5 inches. Works on standard or thin canvases (less than 1.5 inches deep) must be professionally framed and wired for hanging.
For all unframed gallery-wrapped 1.5-inch-deep canvases, the painted image must continue around all four sides of the canvas (wrap-around), or the edges must be painted in a solid, complementary color. Staple-free finished edges are required.
All artwork must arrive ready to hang with secure wire. Artworks that do not meet the 1.5-inch depth standard or fail to follow the proper framing and edge-finishing rules will be removed from consideration by the jury and returned to the artist.
Please review the Terms and Conditions of Entry below for additional information about the submission process and eligibility requirements.
Terms & Conditions of Entry
Eligibility
1. The exhibition is open to artists aged 18 years and older.
2. Current employees, board members, jurors, and immediate family members of jurors are not eligible to enter.
3. The Art Gallery of Georgina reserves the right to determine eligibility and to refuse any submission that may give rise to a real, perceived, or potential conflict of interest.
Artwork Requirements
Entry Fees and Submission Requirements
Jury Process
Acceptance and Exhibition
Sales
Copyright and Promotion
Liability and Enforcement
Frequently Asked Questions
How can i enter the Juried Show?
You can entry either Online through our website or In Person at the gallery.
How To Enter Online:
- Visit 2026 Juried Art Show & Sale page on artgalleryofgeorgina.ca
- Select the "Submit Your Entry Here" button on the top of the page
- Upload a maximum of 2 high-resolution images of your artwork (either in JPG, PNG, or PDF format), and your artist statement
- Complete the Juried Show Submission Form
- Pay the non-refundable entry fee of $40 for one entry and $50 for two entries
- You will receive a confirmation email shortly after
How To Enter In-Person:
- Print Juried Show Submission Form
- Fill out the form completely, detailing your artwork's title, medium, and sale price
- Bring your completed artist statement and a maximum of two (2) printed images of your submitted artwork to the gallery
- Pay the entry fee of $40 for one (1) entry or $50 for two (2) entries at the gallery reception desk (we accept Cash, Debit, and Credit)