Annual Juried Art Show & Sale

Submissions Are Now Closed


Submissions Are Now Closed

Thank you to everyone who submitted their artwork for The World Through My Lens Juried Art Show.



"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.

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.


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


Dates for Pick-up of All Work: Monday, October 5th & Tuesday, October 6th, 2026


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 - Gianluca Falvo - Red Light, Morning Drive
  • 2nd Place - Bertil Joseph - The Hymn of the Frozen Pines
  • 3rd Place - Kevin Ford - Ponder
  • 2 Honourable Mentions - Micheal Black - Sound Flower 2
          • Taryn Sirove - Counter Light
  • People’s Choice Award - Gianluca Falvo - Red Light, Morning Drive
  • Juror’s Choice Award - Winnie Chen - 8PM in Summer
  • Gallery Award - Nadya Edwards - Dress Well & Cheaply Here, Only
  • Curators Choice - Carmela Casuccio - Mystical

 

Participating Artists

We are proud to feature the work of 37 artists in the Art Gallery of Georgina’s 2026 Annual Juried Show & Sale, The World Through My Lens.

Anne Mizen
Annett Westlake
Barbara Banfield
Bertil Joseph
Brenda Snape
Carmela Casuccio
Cheryl Uhrig
Christina Kerr
Christina McKenzie
Christine Valentini
Debbie Conacher
Deborah Percy
Doris Keppler
Ellen Downe
Gail Salhani
Gianluca Falvo
Haley Marfleet
Jacquie Sullivan
Jennifer Wainberg
Jennifer Zsolt
Jesse Strong
Jo Gomes
John Martin
Karen Levert
Kate Greenway
Kevin Ford
Leslie Sedore
Michael Black
Michele Taras
Mike Shatilla
Nadya Edwards
Nasim Fuozi Ekhtiari
Olga Muhortyh
Patricia Earl
Renee Davidson
Sanaz Panahpour Darehshouri
Taryn Sirove
Tvrtko Klobucar
Winnie Chen
Lauren Walker

Please review the Terms and Conditions of Entry below for additional information about the submission process and eligibility requirements. 

1st Place & People's Choice

Red Light, Morning Drive

Gianluca Falvo

2nd Place

The Hymn of the Frozen Pines

Bertil Joseph

3rd Place

Ponder

Kevin Ford

Honourable Mention

Counter Light

Taryn Sirove

Honourable Mention

Sound Flower 2

Michael Black

Juror's Choice

8pm in Summer

Gallery Choice

Dress Well & Cheaply Here, Only

Nadya Edwards

Curator's Choice

Mystical

Carmela Casuccio

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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:

  1. Visit 2026 Juried Art Show & Sale page on artgalleryofgeorgina.ca
  2. Select the "Submit Your Entry Here" button on the top of the page
  3. Upload a maximum of 2 high-resolution images of your artwork (either in JPG, PNG, or PDF format), and your artist statement
  4. Complete the Juried Show Submission Form
  5. Pay the non-refundable entry fee of $40 for one entry and $50 for two entries
  6. You will receive a confirmation email shortly after

How To Enter In-Person:

  1. Print Juried Show Submission Form
  2. Fill out the form completely, detailing your artwork's title, medium, and sale price
  3. Bring your completed artist statement and a maximum of two (2) printed images of your submitted artwork to the gallery
  4. 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)
Who Can Enter?
How Many Artworks May I Submit?
What are the size restrictions?
What types of artwork are eligible?
What types of artwork are not eligible?
How recent must the artwork be?
Can I submit artwork that has been exhibited before?
May I submit artwork based on a photograph?
How much is the entry fee?
Why did the entry fee increase?
What is included in the jury process?
When will artists be notified?
When will the winners be announced?
Can my artwork be rejected after I deliver it?
What happens if my artwork sells?
Does my artwork need to be for sale?
What does it mean that pieces must be "exhibition ready" ?
Will my artwork be photographed?
Is my artwork insured by the Gallery?
Who do I contact if I have questions?