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.
With over 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 an accredited designation, online promotion, and participation in members-only exhibitions.
SCA 2025 OPEN INTERNATIONAL ONLINE JURIED EXHIBITION
Exhibition Dates:
April 1st to June 15th, 2025
See the exhibition online
57th SCA ONLINE JURIED EXHIBITION
Exhibition Dates:
August 27 – September 30, 2025
The Society of Canadian Artists is proud to present its SCA 2026 Open International Online Juried Exhibition
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
Exhibition: April 24 – May 15, 2026
Spring Call for Elected Membership
Artists, ready to raise your career to the next level ?
The SCA call for Elected Membership will be accepting applications from April 22 – May 31, 2026.
Submissions are accepted in two categories: Representational and Contemporary. Each category will be juried using three criteria: Technical Excellence, Artistic Expression, and Creative Innovation.
There are two paths to apply:
- Open Call: available to all Canadian artists. Submit through the SCA website or directly via ArtCall. Links in bio.
- Recognition Pathway: if you have been accepted into three or more SCA juried exhibitions within the past five years, you may apply directly to the Board of Directors by email, by-passing the jury process.
Full details on our webpage: APPLY FOR ELECTED MEMBERSHIP
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Find your HOME with the SCA. Apply today!
OUR MISSION The Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) is a community of new, emerging and professional artists striving to encourage, foster and celebrate excellence in visual arts across Canada.
EMPOWER – Through growing relationships in the art community, champion inspired art
FOSTER – Through instruction and guidance among artists, advance inspired art
CELEBRATE – Through recognition, curated exhibitions, reward inspired art
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!!!
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