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Preston Gallery’s Annual Juried Show is a celebration of Canadian art, showcasing a curated selection of work by emerging and established artists from across the country. This in-person exhibition invites artists to submit their best pieces for consideration, with final selections made by a panel of jurors Joe Atikian and Kyla Ross based on originality, technique, and impact.
This show is open to all artists living within Canada.
Entry Fee is $40/per artist and includes submission of up to 3 works.
Maximum size of artwork 48in wide x 72in tall. Artists submissions are not final until the entry fee has been paid.
Jurying is online - please DO NOT drop off works in person for jurying.
This show is in person - accepted works must be delivered (or shipped) to the gallery by September 30th. Works that arrive after this date will not be accepted.
Pickup of unsold works is October 31st or November 1st. Works not picked up two weeks from close of show (by November 14th) will become property of the gallery.
2025 IMPORTANT DATES
(dates subject to change)
•Submissions Close: Thursday September 12, at Midnight
• Successful Artists Notified: Monday September 16th, 2025 via email and published on prestongallery.com
• Exhibition Run: IN PERSON from October 3rd to October 30th
• Pickup of unsold works: October 31st 11-5 or November 1st 11-5
25% commission taken on works sold during the show.
Cash Prizes:
1st - $200
2nd - $100
3rd - $75
Meet The Jurors:
Joe Atikian
Joe Atikian is a Toronto multi-media artist. He shoots art, architectural, and natural photographs, combining them with his own organic and technical abstract paintings. He builds 3D artworks that resemble constructivist sculpture, as well as composite multi-media glass works. Joe's work has been exhibited in Canada and the US, and published in architectural magazines. Joe has a background in industrial design, engineering, economics, and philosophy, and he is a published author.
Kyla Ross (She/her)
Kyla Ross is a painter and mural artist currently expanding her practice into the digital realm. She holds a BFA in Drawing and Painting from OCAD University, a Postgraduate Certificate in Arts Administration and Cultural Management from Humber College, and a Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Royal Roads University. With a strong foundation in both artistic creation and cultural leadership, Kyla is passionate about public and community arts. Recently relocated to the Uxbridge area, she is eager to engage with and contribute to the region’s vibrant creative community.
FAQ
Who is eligible? This show is open to all artists living within Canada at all stages of their career. Working in any medium (ie. Painting, Drawing, Photography, Digital Painting etc).
Is AI Content accepted? No, AI generated content will not be accepted. Artists maybe asked to provide proof that AI was not used if questions arise.
Does work have to be framed? Works must be display ready - flat works must be properly framed and wired. Canvas must have proper wire and D-rings on back.
Works not properly wired will be subjected to a $40 fee for re-wiring.
Does the work need to be completed before submitting? Yes - work submitted must be completed, in progress works will not be accepted.
What happens if my work sells? We will let artists know as pieces sell, the gallery will handle sales and artists will be paid at the end of the show.
Does my piece need to be for sale? Yes works must be available for sale. The gallery takes a 25% commission.
**The gallery reserves the right to not accept any works that do not match what was chosen by the jury. Please ensure works match what has been submitted.
