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.
Our work is beautiful.
Our work is unsettling.
It explores darkness. It illuminates.
It tells of history, rooted in our land and experience.
It imagines the future, fearsome or dazzling.
In a country so creatively diverse, art is an anthem. The Society of Canadian Artists wants the world to know the tune.
With approximately 500 members, SCA represents art supporters and professional artists who work in a variety of styles and media.
With membership in the SCA, artists find support at all career stages, and benefits span the use of a respected designation, to online promotion, to participation in members-only exhibitions.
Current Open Calls
Elevate your career by becoming an Elected Member of the SCA.
BENEFITS OF SCA MEMBERSHIP
There are many, including:
- Eligible for participation in three annual shows and with lower entry fees: the SCA Open International Online Exhibition (Spring), the SCA Elected and Associates Exhibition (Summer), and the SCA Elected Members Exhibition (Autumn).
- Eligible for over $40,000+ in annual awards.
- Elected members are permitted to use the prestigious “SCA” designation in their signature and CV
- Member Promotion through our online galleries and Elected Members’ profiles.
Read the How to Apply for Elected Membership page for all the details
2025 Elected Members' exhibition
Join Us at the SCA 2025 Elected Members Exhibition & Awards Ceremony!
October 29 to November 8, 2025
We are thrilled to announce the 2025 SCA Elected Members Exhibition, showcasing outstanding works of art from our talented community. This year, the exhibition will be held in the historic Dignam Gallery in Yorkville, Toronto.
Award Presentation & Vernissage:
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Awards Ceremony: 1:30pm
Address:
23 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON
Celebrate the achievements of our award winners, enjoy refreshments, and connect with fellow members, art lovers, and collectors in a warm and inspiring setting.
This event promises to be a wonderful afternoon of art, conversation, and celebration. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Enjoy 132 remarkable works created by artists from across the country. This annual showcase reflects the depth, diversity, and creative innovation of our elected members.
65th Mosaic Logo
This compilation of 94 SCA Members’ artworks showcases the vast talent and voice of our Canadian Artists! The tapestry of unique fine art displays acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolour, mixed media, photography, digital art, sculpture,
printmaking, and drawing, providing a unique kaleidoscope of our diverse community!
We delight in sharing our anniversary logo with you and invite you to take a closer look at each frame.
Thank you to Andrea Howson, SCA who worked tirelessly to compile all work and design the mosaic to celebrate our 65th Anniversary. Congratulations to all of the artists who participated!
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!!!
The Society of Canadian Artists publishes our SCAnews newsletter three times a year. You can catch up on our members’ news and events as well as what’s happening in your society.