Call for Artists - Spotlight (Painting & Sculpture)

ORGANIZATION: Federation of Canadian Artists
DEADLINE: Sep. 12, 2026
WEBSITE: http://artists.ca/submissions/index

CALL FOR ARTISTS:
Spotlight is an international open call exhibition celebrating the power of painting and sculpture on a global stage. This showcase invites artists from around the world to present their most compelling works, offering a platform where creativity, innovation, and diverse perspectives converge.

This call is open to all artists internationally.

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:
https://artists.ca/content/item/download/8612/119 (Painting Intake)
https://artists.ca/content/item/download/8613/119 (Sculpture Intake)

Submission forms:
https://artists.ca/submissions/view/id/2242 (Painting Intake)
https://artists.ca/submissions/view/id/2243 (Sculpture Intake)

FEES/COMPENSATION:
Entry Fees:
Entry fees are non-refundable and accepted in Canadian dollars only.
$20 CAD for the submission and first artwork
$20 CAD for each additional artwork

Commission Rates:
FCA Members: 65% to artist / 35% to Federation
Non-Members: 50% to artist / 50% to Federation