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.
October 3–12, 2025
Cloud Gallery, Orillia, Ontario
Entry Fees:
Elected Members: 3 artworks $50
Maximum 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.
The call information is listed as follows.
Please read the Eligibility, Terms & Conditions of Entry carefully before proceeding with your submission.
The largest number of prizes in SCA History
18 Prizes totalling $18,000 including $5,000 to the Mary Pratt Award Winner!
1st Award of Excellence ($2,500)
2nd Award of Excellence ($1,000)
Creative Innovation Award ($750)
Artistic Expression Award ($750)
Technical Excellence Award ($750)
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)
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!
Submit your work under either the Representational or Contemporary categories.
This year, the SCA is introducing two exciting categories for our exhibition: Representational and Contemporary. 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.
Gain recognition and visibility by being part of Canada’s top talent!
Exhibition: Online exhibition will be showcased on the SCA website.
The in-person exhibition will take place at the Cloud Gallery, Orillia, ON
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET
Results Notification by Email: September 14, 2025
Exhibition Dates: October 3 - 12, 2025
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