sca elected members juried exhibition
CALL FOR ENTRY
SCA 2025 Elected Members Exhibition
18 prizes - $18,000!
15The SCA’s last BIG exhibition of the year will feature a record-breaking 18 prizes, totalling $18,000 – including the coveted $5,000 Mary Pratt Award!
This is the SCA’s most prestigious event of the year, and we invite our Elected Members to take part in this exceptional opportunity.
All accepted and award-winning pieces will be displayed on the SCA website. As an additional opportunity, artists with accepted work may also elect to participate in the in-person gallery exhibition.
October 29 – November 10, 2025
Location: Dignam Gallery, 23 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON
The SCA is now accepting entries from August 1 – September 15, 2025.
The call information is listed as follows. Please read the Eligibility, Terms & Conditions of Entry carefully before proceeding with your submission.
If you have any questions, please contact our Exhibition co-ordinator, Kate Taylor SCA: vicepresident@societyofcanadianartists.com
Call Information
Exhibition Dates: October 29 – November 10, 2025
Exhibition Location: Dignam Gallery, 23 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON
Opening Reception: TBA
Submission Deadline: EXTENDED TO September 15, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET
Maximum number of artworks per entry: Artists may submit up to three (3) artworks for jurying. Up to two (2) artworks per artist will be accepted if juried into the show.
Elected Member Entry Fee: $50 (non-refundable) for up to 3 artworks.
Results Notification by Email: Early to mid October, 2025
Shipped Work Receiving Dates: October 24, 2025 by 5:00pm ET
Hand Delivery Dates: October 24, 2025 by 5:00pm ET
Shipping/Delivery address: Dignam Gallery, 23 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B2
Exhibition Closes: November 10, 2025
Hand Pickup Dates: November 11, 2025
Returning Shipping Dates: TBA
About Dignam Gallery
The Women’s Art Association of Canada is a diverse and inclusive non-profit arts hub offering exhibition, education and volunteer opportunities for men and women with a passion for the arts. The Dignam Gallery is a historic gallery space located on the main floor of the hidden gem heritage building at 23 Prince Arthur Avenue in Toronto.
The Dignam Gallery is situated in Toronto’s historic Yorkville/Annex neighbourhoods in downtown Toronto.15
Huge Prizes To Be Won
The largest number of prizes in SCA History!
18 Prizes totalling $18,000 including $5,000 to the Mary Pratt Award Winner!
9 prizes in each of the two Categories: Contemporary and Representational
Contemporary
1st Award of Excellence ($2,500)
2nd Award of Excellence ($1,000)
Creative Innovation Award ($750)
Artistic Expression Award ($750)
Technical Excellence Award ($750)
Representational
1st Award of Excellence ($2,500)
2nd Award of Excellence ($1,000)
Creative Innovation Award ($750)
Artistic Expression Award ($750)
Technical Excellence Award ($750)
In addition, there will be 8 Honourable Mention Awards ($500)

Mary Pratt Award
The SCA will bestow an additional $2,500 to the 1st Award of Excellence Award winner with the highest overall score, for a total top prize of $5,000!
Be Seen. Be Celebrated!
Gain recognition and visibility by being part of Canada’s top talent!
Whether your work is traditional or experimental, this is your moment to shine in Canada’s leading national exhibition for professional artists.
Be part of the movement. Find a Home at the SCA.
Two Categories to Enter
Submit your work under either the Contemporary or Representational categories.
This year, the SCA has introduced two exciting categories for our exhibition: Contemporary and Representational. These categories reflect our growth and commitment to celebrating a wide array of styles, genres, and mediums of artistic expression.
Contemporary invites artists to explore fresh perspectives, new ideas, and unique ways of expressing themselves. It’s a space where diverse approaches are encouraged, from abstract to conceptual works.
Representational welcomes works that explore the world around us, whether through detailed portrayals or personal interpretations of familiar scenes. This category embraces a broad range of approaches, allowing artists to connect with the viewer in meaningful ways.
With two separate five-person juries for each category, made up of professionals who understand the essence of both approaches, artists will have the opportunity to be celebrated for their individuality. Each category also has its own prize pool, offering even more chances for recognition.
For this exhibition, artists may select the category, Contemporary OR Representational, for each of their three artworks. For example, an artist may select all three pieces to be in the same category, or they may submit one or more pieces in one category and the other piece(s) in the other category.
Our Jurors
Contemporary Jurors
Jocelyne Bellemare, SCA
Mary Kavaros, SCA
David Mcauley, SCA
Bob Pennycook, SCA
Brandy Saturley, SCA
Representational Jurors
Sujesh Chitty V, SCA
Marney-Rose Edge, SCA
Robin Nyikos, SCA
Mona Turner, SCA
Brian Turner, SCA
Eligibility, Terms & Conditions of Entry
By submitting your entry, you are agreeing to the following:
1. The Exhibition is open to all SCA Elected Members in good standing.
2. All submissions must be original artwork and must not be copies or derivatives of someone else’s: paintings, photographs (copyrighted or not), or other artistic work. The artwork must be solely created by the artist without guidance from an instructor(s). NOTE: If you use reference photos, then you must have taken the photo.
3. The media must be clearly identified and may include techniques such as: painting, drawing, pastel, printmaking, sculpture, fibre art, photography, mixed media, and digital art. Artwork generated using an artificial intelligence (AI) platform is NOT permitted.
4. Art must have been completed within 36 months of the entry deadline and must not have been previously exhibited in an SCA exhibition. Submissions with variations from previously accepted work may be deemed to be a resubmittal, and therefore ineligible.
5. The maximum size restriction (including frame) is 30″ on the longest dimension, including frames.
6. Artists may submit up to 3 views of an individual artwork. You may show multiple views of works in 3D format, relief works, rich texture and wrapped canvases, and/or details of works 2D or 3D. You may also provide a written description / artist statement for each piece.
7. Any infractions of the aforementioned entry conditions may result in serious consequences; including, but not limited to: the removal of the artwork from the exhibition, the forfeiting of award prizes, a prohibition from entry to future SCA exhibitions, and the artist expulsion from the SCA.
8. Using the ArtCall platform, artists may edit their entries until the call closes. No changes can be made after the deadline.
9. The artist by submission grants the SCA the right to utilize images of the accepted work for the Exhibition’s publicity and website purposes.
10. As part of our due diligence process to ensure fairness and transparency, we may request the following documentation to verify compliance with our entry terms:
a) Photos of Your Artwork in Progress: Images showing the development stages of your artwork.
b) Source Material: This may include original sketches, reference photographs, or other materials demonstrating that the work is your own creation and not derivative of other copyrighted works.
c) Additional Information (if applicable): Any supplementary details or materials that support the originality of your artwork.
11. For this exhibition, artists may select the category, Contemporary OR Representational, for each of their three artworks. For example, an artist may select all three pieces to be in the same category, or they may submit one or more pieces in one category and the other piece(s) in the other category.
* Note: Artwork does not have to be for sale. Please write: NFS for the price.
Image Specifications
For this exhibition, you may enter up to 3 pieces, and up to three views for each piece. Please ensure the images meet the following specifications.
- May be in jpg or png format
- Images must not be smaller than 1000 px on its shortest side *
- Image files cannot exceed 10 MB *
Image files are to be named using the following convention:
FirstName LastName, Title, Medium, Size**.jpg (ie: Jane Doe, My Painting Title, Acrylic, 18×24.jpg)
*Images that do not meet these specifications will fail to upload. Please make sure your files are sized properly before you begin the submission process.
**Size to be specified in INCHES in HxWxD with D-Depth only required for 3-D work.
how to enter
If you have any questions, please contact the Exhibition coordinator, at vicepresident@societyofcanadianartists.com
Jurying Rubric
Jury Rubric SCA Exhibitions (March 2025)
Cadre de Sélection des Œuvres pour les Expositions de la SCA (mars 2025)