Oh! My Canada! Juried 2026

JURIED ART EXHIBITION

February 7 – March 14, 2026

Let's Celebrate Canada Together!

Oh! My Canada! wants your take on what makes this country unique. From big skies, diverse landscapes, urban spaces, a spectrum of cultures, to personal stories, share your vision in this juried exhibition. Let’s discover a view of Canada!”

call for ENTRY

Submissions accepted: Dec 21 – Jan 12

Jurors will look for originality, mastery of medium and a creative interpretation of the theme. The exhibition is an opportunity for emerging and established artists to show their work in a gallery setting.

Accepted Media

Painting (all mediums), Drawing, Pastel, Ink, Pencil, Encaustic, Mixed media, Photography, Sculpture, Textile, Printmaking, Digital Designed Art

Criteria

Must be 17 years or older and a resident of Ontario.
Artwork must have been created in the last 2 years and have not been exhibited in Lambton County.
Work completed under the direction of an instructor or in a class/workshop is ineligible.
Must be original work–direct copies of other artists' work are not acceptable
No AI-generated submissions will be accepted
Work chosen and accepted by the jurors must stay in the gallery for the duration of exhibition and be available for purchase. Value of each piece not to exceed $5000.00. Gallery commission is 25%.

Fees

$20.00 – 1 submission
$35.00 – 2 submissions
$50.00 – 3 submissions (Maximum of 3 submissions)
Fees are non-refundable and must be paid online.

Awards

1st Place: $TBA, 2nd Place: $TBA, 3rd Place: $TBA, People's Choice: TBA
Awards will take place Saturday, Feb. 7th at 12:00pm.

Submission Details

Submission does not guarantee acceptance into the exhibition.
Submissions will be accepted online only at www.galleryinthegrove.com between Dec 21, 2025 and January 12, 2026.
Image file attachment must be labeled with: First Name, Last Name, Title of Art
Image must be in jpg, jpeg or png format.
Image should be cropped to show only the artwork – frames, mats, other backgrounds and watermarks are not allowed. Image must be clear, without glare and in focus.
Minimum 2D artwork size is 8”x10” and not to exceed 40” on the longest edge (not including frame)
3D artwork must not exceed 24" on longest dimension, and not over 20lbs weight.
Artwork that is accepted into the exhibition must be prepped properly for hanging, including framed if applicable and wired, otherwise it will not be accepted.
Artist is responsible for delivery of artwork on Jan. 30 or 31 if accepted into the exhibition and responsible for pick-up of artwork on designated date if not sold.