AIRE – Call for Artists (Painters and Sculptors)

ORGANIZATION: Federation of Canadian Artists
DEADLINE: February 15, 2026
WEBSITE: https://artists.ca/submissions/index

CALL FOR ARTISTS:
About the 2026 Annual International Representational Exhibition (AIRE):
The Annual International Representational Exhibition is a worldwide competition of excellence in representational and semi-representational artwork that is open to all artists. AIRE celebrates outstanding contemporary work and welcomes submissions from painters and sculptors working in representational practices from around the world.

HOW TO APPLY:
Before applying, applicants must review the submission guidelines:
Painting Intake Guidelines: https://artists.ca/content/item/download/8432/119
Sculpture Intake Guidelines: https://artists.ca/content/item/download/8433/119

Submit applications using the appropriate link:
Painting Intake Application: https://artists.ca/submissions/view/id/2172
Sculpture Intake Application: https://artists.ca/submissions/view/id/2173

FEES/COMPENSATION:
FCA Members: $30 for entry and first submission; $25 for each additional submission (up to 5 total).
Non-Members: $35 for entry and first submission; $30 for each additional submission (up to 5 total).

Awards:
First Place in Painting: $2,000 CAD
Second Place in Painting: $1,000 CAD
Third Place in Painting: $500 CAD
First Place in Sculpture: $500 CAD
Second Place in Sculpture: $250 CAD
Third Place in Sculpture: $100 CAD

Artwork Sales Commission:
65% artist / 35% gallery for members
50% artist / 50% gallery for non-members