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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 (TBD) 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
Jurors TBA
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 - artists set the price. 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.
