Raising the profile of Canadian art by supporting Canadian artists
Art is a voice. And in Canada – where our unique diversity of language, landscape and passion nurtures the creative spirit like few other places on earth – our artists comprise a chorus.
The call for the sca 58th juried exhibition is now open
The what, where, who is the HOME that inspires you?
Jump to our Exhibition page for all the details.
$18,000 total cash prize awards
Call is open to all SCA Members in good standing.
Want to become a Member? Join as an Associate Member HERE
Submission Call Deadline: June 28, 2026
Virtual Awards Gala and Winners Announced: July 17, 2026
Exhibition: July 17-August 31, 2026
OUR MISSION
The Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) is a community of new, emerging and professional artists striving to encourage, foster and celebrate excellence in visual arts across Canada.
EMPOWER – Through growing relationships in the art community, champion inspired art
FOSTER – Through instruction and guidance among artists, advance inspired art
CELEBRATE – Through recognition, curated exhibitions, reward inspired art
The next call for new Elected members is now OPEN. We invite submissions from all Canadian artists.
Applications will be accepted for SCA Elected membership from September 6th to October 20th, 2022. Please read the SCA Fall 2022 jury process information carefully as there have been a number of changes.
Life Members
This year we recognize one SCA member with Life membership. This honor is bestowed upon members who have maintained 30 years of consecutive membership with the society.
Donna Jo has been a member since 1993. To read more about Donna extensive career, please click here to read her bio.
Cathedral Mountain
Special Recognition Award
The board has unanimously voted to grant a Special Recognitions Award to a member of the SCA for their outstanding volunteerism on behalf of the SCA, this Special award is given to Alison Grapes from Nova Scotia.
Alison has been a member of the SCA for many years, she has come on board to help the Exhibitions Director as Submissions Coordinator, (2019-2022) managing our digital platform, Entry Thingy.
Congratulations Alison!!!
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