National Juried online Art Exhibition sponsored by Hunter Guise Gallery

Call for Submissions

"Northern Beauty" Juried Online Art Exhibition

Accepting submissions: May 1, 2025
Submission deadline: July 31, 2025
Notification date: Aug 15, 2025
Exhibition dates: Sept 1-30, 2025

We invite Canadian artists to submit their original works to our upcoming online juried show, Northern Beauty, celebrating life, light, and landscape in the North.

Submission Requirements

  • All artwork must be original.
    • No AI-generated work
    • No work created in workshops
    • No use of stock photography – only your own reference material or plein air work.

  • Artwork must be for sale. Shipping is the responsibility of the artist. 20% commission will be deducted from the proceeds of sale and paid after delivery to the purchaser is confirmed.

  • Accepted media: All 2D visual media (e.g., oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, etc.).

  • Fees (non-refundable) :
    • $25 CAD – 1st image, $10 - additional images, max 3 per artist

  • Image file naming format* (mandatory):
    Firstname-Lastname-Title-Size-Medium-Price
    Example: Sue-Smith-Pine-Tree-25x20-Oil-375
    * size in inches only (rounded off - no decimals)

  • Image Specifications:
    • File size: No larger than 960 px on the longest side

    • Resolution: Max size 1920 px

    • File format: JPG or PNG

Please ensure that you submit your image without frames or background, just the image itself.

Here’s a good article on how to take photos of your artwork.
Here’s a good tutorial on re-sizing your photo.

Awards

  • First Place: $450

  • Second Place: $250

  • Third Place: $100

Cash awards are contingent on minimum participation. In the event of low entries, awards may be reduced or withdrawn, but the exhibition will still proceed unless otherwise announced.

Want to sponsor an award? By sponsoring an award, you help uplift emerging and established Canadian artists, encourage artistic excellence, and contribute to the cultural fabric of our country. Check out our sponsorship opportunities.

Accepted entries will be featured on the Northern Beauty exhibition page on our online gallery for the duration of the show.

Juror: Joanne Poluch of Remarque Art Consulting and Mark Fletcher of Cloud Gallery.

Terms & Conditions: please download our Submissions and Terms & Conditions pdf file below and read before you make your submission.

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work in a professionally juried Canadian exhibition. Whether you're emerging or established, we invite you to celebrate the beauty of the North with us. Download the submission details below, and when you're ready, submit your best work—we can't wait to see what you create!