征稿启事——《声音与能见度：女性、艺术与政治变革》

The Kawartha Art Gallery is seeking submissions for its 2026 Annual Juried Exhibition titled 'Voices and Visibility: Women, Art, and Political Change'. The exhibition aims to highlight the vital role women have played in democratic movements, civic engagement, and social change. Artists are encouraged to interpret themes such as democracy, advocacy, leadership, human rights, identity, protest, belonging, representation, and community engagement through a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, textile, photography, and digital art (AI‑generated works are not accepted).

Eligibility is limited to artists aged 18 or older who reside in Ontario. Each artist may submit one artwork, with a maximum dimension of 48 inches on the longest side (up to 72 inches tall). Submissions must be works completed within the past 24 months. Required materials include an artist statement (max 300 words) and two high‑quality images (300 dpi JPG, ≤2.5 MB) named according to the specified convention. Entry fees are $35 for Gallery members and $50 for non‑members; all fees are non‑refundable.

Selected works will be exhibited from November 18, 2026 to January 30, 2027, with an awards reception on November 28, 2026. Awards include a Highest Achievement prize of $1,000, an Award of Merit of $500, and two Awards of Distinction of $250 each. The Gallery will provide insurance while works are on‑site, but artists are responsible for transporting their artworks to and from the venue. The exhibition will be promoted through the Gallery’s channels, and the Gallery reserves the right to use images of selected works for promotional purposes. The extended submission deadline is Saturday, October 31, 2026, by midnight ET.

Exhibition space, promotion, insurance while onsite, monetary awards

Open to artists 18+ residing in Ontario; one entry per artist; max size 48" wide x 72" tall; works must be completed within the past 24 months; no AI‑generated works; artist statement (max 300 words) and two 300 dpi JPG images (≤2.5 MB) required