Juror for Canada Art Region
/Job Title:
Juror for Canada Art Region
Organization:
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
Deadline:
Nov. 2, 2026
Organization Description:
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers is seeking jurors based in Canada for the 2027 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Canada Art Region. The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers identifies and supports the next generation of creative voices. Founded to preserve the legacy and shepherd the future of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the Alliance activates a vibrant network of teen artists and writers, alumni, and educational partners across the United States and Canada; creates opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, scholarships, and community-building; and celebrates the transformative power of creative expression. In 2026, more than 110,000 teens across the United States and Canada entered more than 300,000 original works in 29 different categories of art and writing.
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Job Description:
Welcome to the Open Call for distinguished jurors for the 2027 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in Canada! Join the century-old tradition of recognizing and celebrating creative youth. We are seeking jurors who represent a spectrum of professional experience to adjudicate various forms of art submitted by students from grades 7-12 in Canada. Having less formal experience will not necessarily lower your chances of being chosen to be a juror. We inquire because we try to build diverse adjudication panels.
Responsibilities:
Selected jurors are expected to attend at least one of the following adjudication sessions between January 5-9, 2027 to fulfill their responsibilities: (Online 1A) Tuesday, January 5, 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST; (Online 1B) Tuesday, January 5, 6:30pm - 8:30pm PST; (Online 2A) Thursday, January 7, 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST; (Online 2B) Thursday, January 7, 6:30pm - 8:30pm PST; (In-person 1A) Saturday, January 9, 10:30am - 12:30pm PST; (In-person 1B) Saturday, January 9, 1:30pm - 3:30pm PST. *Total number of adjudication sessions: 6 (2 in-person, 4 online). Sessions A are typically earlier in the day, whereas Sessions B are the later options. We try to accommodate jurors who live in different time zones/have different work-life schedules. If this is a barrier, please let us know.
Qualifications:
- Open to all individuals 21+ years of age who currently live in Canada.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Art History, Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Education*, Animation, Design, Architecture OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong understanding of contemporary arts, arts and culture, arts education, and/or the design field.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Availability to attend one of the six adjudication sessions.
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Canada-wide region seeks jurors from a wide variety of professions, backgrounds, and lived experiences. The selection committee will consider people from any or all of the following areas:
- Architecture & Landscape Architecture
- Arts Administration
- Art Conservation
- Art History
- Community Leadership
- Design
- Education*
- Fine Arts
- Film & Animation
- Gallery & Curatorial Studies
- Illustration
*If you are a selected juror and a current educator, you may not judge categories that contain your students' artworks.
How to Apply:
Please fill out the form below. We will contact selected jurors with a specific date and time for judging. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb5Rrn7RZyGXXFfGofuGWFH9cd1h99qDdupJ_vBy6EE0N_mg/viewform?usp=header
Remuneration:
Jurors are awarded an honorarium between $150- $500 CAD based on the hours of their service and experience and qualifications.
