SCA 2025 Elected Members Exhibition
SCA 2025 Elected Members Exhibition
Celebrate excellence in Canadian art.
The Society of Canadian Artists proudly presents the SCA 2025 Elected Members Exhibition, featuring 132 remarkable works created by artists from across the country. This annual showcase reflects the depth, diversity, and creative innovation of our elected members.
Exhibition Dates
October 29 to November 8, 2025
Location
Dignam Gallery
23 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON M5R 1B2
Grand Opening Reception
Saturday, November 1 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Awards Ceremony at 1:30 pm
We welcome collectors and art enthusiasts to join us in celebrating these accomplished artists. A secure online purchase platform will also be available during the exhibition.
About Dignam Gallery
Housed within the historic Women’s Art Association of Canada, the Dignam Gallery serves as a vibrant hub for the arts in Toronto’s Yorkville and Annex neighbourhoods. This beloved heritage venue champions both education and engagement, offering exhibition and volunteer opportunities to a diverse community of art supporters.
Award recipients
SCA Awards
Contemporary
1st Award of Excellence ($2,500)
Mary Anne Dente
“When Life Gives You Lemons”
2nd Award of Excellence ($1,000)
JC Little
“The Inheritance”
Creative Innovation Award ($750)
Jocelyne Turgeon
“Blues Mandoline”
Artistic Expression Award ($750)
Barbel Smith
“Aurora’s Veil”
Technical Excellence Award ($750)
Tom Ashbourne SSC SCA OSA
“Winter Moon”
Representational
Mary Pratt Crystal Award ($5000)
Andrew Sookrah
“Subsistance Progression, Iqaluit Harbour, Nunavut”
2nd Award of Excellence ($1,000)
Sonia Isabelle
“Fair Weather at the Port”
Creative Innovation Award ($750)
Jiaxuan Yi
Where My Friends Will Sing No More
Artistic Expression Award ($750)
Julie Desmarais
La neige lourde pèse sur les branches (Charlesbourg, QC)
Technical Excellence Award ($750)
Joseph Koensgen
Feather Light
Honourable Mentions
Honourable Mention Award ($500)
Emily Copeland
“Microphone”
Honourable Mention Award ($500)
Jill Hobson
“Instinctive Connection”
Honourable Mention Award ($500)
Samantha Hurley
“The Confluence”
Honourable Mention Award ($500)
Emily Hutton
“Forget-Me-Knot”
Honourable Mention Award ($500)
Carolyn Laidley Arn
“Whispers Beneath the Waves”
Honourable Mention Award ($500)
Wayne Mondok
“Yellow Light”
Honourable Mention Award ($500)
Lori Ryerson
“Tulips in the Window”
Honourable Mention Award ($500)
Carol Westcott
“Hiver Abstrait”
Jurors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our ten distinguished jurors for this year, who are:
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
Explore the Exhibition
Artworks are displayed in randomized order to provide a fresh and engaging experience for every visitor. Select any piece to view details, learn about the artist, or discover additional works.
If you wish to inquire about an artwork or confirm availability, please contact:
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Purchases may be made directly through our online shop for the duration of the exhibition. Shipping is not included.
Enjoy exploring the extraordinary talent of the SCA’s elected membership.