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 1180 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

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