SCA 2026 Open International Online Juried Exhibition
The Society of Canadian Artists is proud to present its SCA 2026 Open International Online Juried Exhibition
Enjoy 180 works of art from 1160 submissions from across Canada and the world.
Opening Friday April 24, This significant exhibition reflects the SCA’s longstanding commitment to artistic excellence, professional standards, and diverse artistic practices. Through a carefully curated online format, the exhibition will showcase outstanding contemporary and representational artworks to a national and international audience.
Online Exhibition Opens: April 24
Virtual Opening and awards ceremony: April 24, 7:30 PM ET
April 24th to May 15th, 2026
Award recipients
SCA Awards
Contemporary
1st Award of Distinction ($5,000)
Katie Lemieux
“Fortresse“
2nd Award of Distinction ($1,500)
Terry Reynoldson
“Someday I Will Soar“
Creative Innovation Award ($750)
Irina Laskin
“Serenity“
Artistic Expression Award ($750)
PQHAÜS
“I wasn’t done loving you”
Technical Excellence Award ($750)
Christian Borzi
“Redemption“
Representational
1st Award of Distinction ($5,000)
Jingfeng Li
“Solace After Retirement”
2nd Award of Distinction ($1,500)
Sheila Flaherty
“Defiance”
Creative Innovation Award ($750)
Shirin Hashemi
“Self-Portrait 2026: Living Archive”
Artistic Expression Award ($750)
Yidan Zhao
“Whispers of the Antarctic Wind”
Technical Excellence Award ($750)
Mark McDermott
“The Good, The Bad & The Ugly”
Honourable Mentions
Honourable Mention Award ($250)
Christine Code
“Atmospheric Impressions”
Honourable Mention Award ($250)
Jeff Dillon
“#290 – Interwoven by Roots”
Honourable Mention Award ($250)
Philippe Giroux
“Nuances rythmiques”
Honourable Mention Award ($250)
Xiaopeng Liu
“Color Rhyme • Contemplation”
Honourable Mention Award ($250)
David Mcauley
“Grey Thee Goose”
Honourable Mention Award ($250)
Cher Pruys
“Hidden Grove”
Honourable Mention Award ($250)
Miriam Rosenthal
“Daphne”
Honourable Mention Award ($250)
Adam Strange
“Bird Watching In Gaza”
Honourable Mention Award ($250)
Jiangang Sun
“Quiet Harbor II”
Honourable Mention Award ($250)
Shye Zhang
“Slippers”
Jurors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our ten distinguished jurors for this year, who are:
Contemporary Jurors
Adriana Afford, Argyle Fine Art (NS)
Jocelyne Bellemare, SCA
Sheena McCorquodale, SCA
James Turner – 2 Gallery (ON)
Layne Verbeek, SCA
Representational Jurors
Chantal Bourque, SCA
Eva Christensen, SCA
Samantha Hurley, SCA
Martin Murphy, SCA
Golnaz Zand, SCA
SCA 2026 OPEN INTERNATIONAL ONLINE JURIED EXHIBITION
Artworks in this gallery appear in random order. You can click on the images to enlarge them and to view information about each artwork. You can also use the Search field to find specific artists by name. Enjoy!!
Note: If you wish to inquire about a particular artwork, please contact exhibitions@societyofcanadianartists.com