SCA 2026 Elected Members Exhibition

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SCA 2026 Elected Members Exhibition
Theme: Celebrate
Exclusively Open to SCA Elected Members
The SCA’s last BIG exhibition of the year will feature a record-breaking 18 prizes, totalling $18,000 –  including the coveted $5,000 Mary Pratt Award!
This is the SCA’s most prestigious event of the year, and we invite our Elected Members to take part in this exceptional opportunity.
All accepted and award-winning pieces will be displayed on the SCA website. As an additional opportunity, artists with accepted work may also elect to participate in the in-person gallery exhibition. Exhibition Dates: October 31 – November 11, 2025
Exhibition Location: Dignam Gallery, 23 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON
Opening Reception: Saturday October 31st, 1-4pm
Entry Fees:Elected Members: 3 artworks $50Maximum number of artworks per entry: Artists may submit up to three (3) artworks for jurying. Up to two (2) artworks per artist will be accepted if juried into the show.Reminder: maximum dimensions are 24” x 24" without frame.The call information is listed as follows. Please read the Eligibility, Terms & Conditions of Entry carefully before proceeding with your submission.
CELEBRATESince our modest beginnings almost 70 years ago, the Society of Canadian Artists has had much to celebrate. Among these reasons are our membership increase to almost 600 Associate and Elected members, our growing presence in the international art community and now our Platinum Jubilee in 2027.
SCA Elected Members, we look to you to launch our milestone celebrations with your submissions to the SCA 2026 Elected Members’ Exhibition. Through either the Representational or Contemporary category, show what Celebrate means to you.
Perhaps it’s your own milestone captured in abstract form. Maybe a triumph that you wish to carve into stone. Or, like Mary Pratt (Hon. SCA) who bathe the mundane of her domestic space in painterly light, you too may bring objects to life that tell your story. Some of the grandest reasons to celebrate may be the resilience we or someone we know has shown in their life, battle scars and all.
From the steadfastness of your home at the Society of Canadian Artists, we cheer you on to build your submission with tenacity and boldness to explore, challenge and transform how and what we Celebrate.
Prizes To Be Won18 Prizes totalling $18,000 including $5,000 to the Mary Pratt Award Winner
Contemporary and Representational categories each receive:1st Award of Excellence ($2,500)2nd Award of Excellence ($1,000)
Creative Innovation Award ($750)Artistic Expression Award ($750)Technical Excellence Award ($750)In addition, there will be 8 Honourable Mention Awards ($500)
Mary Pratt Award 
The SCA will bestow an additional $2,500 to the 1st Award of Excellence Award winner with the highest overall score, for a total top prize of $5,000!

Two Categories to EnterSubmit your work under either the Representational or Contemporary categories.These categories reflect our growth and commitment to celebrating a wide array of styles, genres and mediums of artistic expression.Representational welcomes works that explore the world around us, whether through detailed portrayals or personal interpretations of familiar scenes. This category embraces a broad range of approaches, allowing artists to connect with the viewer in meaningful ways.Contemporary invites artists to explore fresh perspectives, new ideas, and unique ways of expressing themselves. It’s a space where diverse approaches are encouraged, from abstract to conceptual works.With two separate five-person juries for each category, made up of professionals who understand the essence of both approaches, artists will have the opportunity to be celebrated for their individuality. Each category also has its own prize pool, offering even more chances for recognition.Artists may select the category, Representational or Contemporary, for each of their three artworks. For example, an artist may select all three pieces to be in the same category, or they may submit one or more pieces in one category and the other piece(s) in the other category.
See our webpage for the Jury Scoring Rubric https://societyofcanadianartis...Call InformationExhibition: Online exhibition will be showcased on the SCA website. The in-person exhibition will take place at the Dignam Gallery in TorontoSubmission Deadline: Sunday October 4 at 11:59 pm ETExhibition Dates: October 31 – November 11, 2025
Exhibition Location: Dignam Gallery, 23 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON
Opening Reception: Saturday October 31, 1-4pm ET

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