Call for Artists – Shape and Form (Painting & Sculpture)

ORGANIZATION: Federation of Canadian Artists
DEADLINE: June 15, 2026
WEBSITE: Federation of Canadian Artists Submissions Page

CALL FOR ARTISTS:

This exhibition is the Federation’s annual showcase of artworks that explore the visual language of shapes and forms. Artists are encouraged to consider line, space, glossy curves, crisp edges, and the relationship between dimensionality and composition. The exhibition lends itself particularly well to sculpture and therefore includes two separate submission intakes: one for painting and one for sculpture.

About the FCA

The Federation of Canadian Artists is a registered charity founded in 1941 by professional Canadian artists, including Group of Seven members Lawren Harris, Arthur Lismer, and A. Y. Jackson. The organization’s first National Executive Council was led by Andre Bieler, while Lawren Harris served as the BC region’s first chairman. Other founding members included Emily Carr and the Honourable Mark Kearley.

Artists may submit up to five (5) artworks for consideration. If accepted through jurying, a minimum of one artwork per artist will be exhibited.

HOW TO APPLY:
Before submitting, artists must review the submission guidelines:

Painting Intake Guidelines
Sculpture Intake Guidelines

Submit applications through the following portals:

Painting Intake Submission Form
Sculpture Intake Submission Form

FEES/COMPENSATION:
Entry Fees

Entry fees are non-refundable and accepted in Canadian dollars only.

FCA Members:
$20 CAD for the submission and first artwork
$20 CAD for each additional artwork

Non-Members:
$25 CAD for the submission and first artwork
$25 CAD for each additional artwork

Awards

First Place in 2D: $100 CAD
First Place in 3D: $100 CAD
People’s Choice Award: 15% discount on select Federation Academy courses and programs

Commission Rates

FCA Members:
65% to artist / 35% to Federation

Non-Members:
50% to artist / 50% to Federation