Welcome to the 46th Annual BMFA Juried Art Show
2026 BMFA Juried Art Show
Call for Submissions | Ontario Artists
Submissions are now open for the 46th Annual BMFA Juried Art Show and will close March 6th, 2026 REVISED TO March 10th, 2026
Adult Categories: 1) Fine Art (Visual Art 2D + 3D); 2) Fine Craft
Student Categories: 1) Visual Art (2D and 3D)
Artists may submit up to two original works. All work must be created by the artist. Work produced using Artificial Intelligence software is not eligible. Photography is not included in this exhibition, as BMFA hosts a dedicated Juried Photography Show later in the year.
To Register and Submit entries to the show click: https://bmfa2026juriedartshow.artcall.org/
Why Submit
• Present your work in a professionally juried exhibition
• Have your work reviewed by established regional arts professionals
• Build visibility within the South Georgian Bay arts community
• Add a juried exhibition credit to your CV
• Compete for cash awards in Adult and Student categories
• Connect with fellow artists at exhibition events and receptions
• Offer your artwork for sale and reach new collectors
Jurors
Beverley Smith, Thornbury Arts Council, Le Shore Gallery
Sarah Filion, Owner, Matilda Swanson Galleries
Brian Wall, Landscape Artist, Tremont Studios
All submissions are independently reviewed. Exhibition selection is based on their evaluation.
Fees
Adult Non-Members: $40 per submission
Adult BMFA Members: $30 per submission
Students: Free
***Maximum two submissions per artist.
Important Dates:
Submissions: January 26 – March 6, 2026 REVISED to March 10, 2026
Review Period: March 8 – March 22, 2026 REVISED to March 25, 2026
Acceptance Notification: March 24, 2026 REVISED to March 27, 2026
Artwork Intake: April 10–11, 2026
Exhibition: April 15 – June 13, 2026
Location: BMFA, 65 Simcoe Street, Unit 1, Collingwood
To Register and Submit entries to the show click: https://bmfa2026juriedartshow.artcall.org/