Call for Submissions: "Your Hometown HeART" Exhibit

Celebrating 50 Years of Member Support | Kawartha Art Gallery

In 2026, Kawartha Art Gallery proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary

As part of this milestone, we are honouring the incredible support and creativity of our members with a special exhibit, "Your Hometown HeART”, featuring artworks created exclusively by our Members and Supporters.

This will also mark the inaugural exhibit in the Gallery’s Art Nook Gallery exhibit space location at, 19 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay.

We invite you to share what’s in your heART — your favourite place, person, animal, or thing that makes the Kawarthas special to you.


Submission Details

Who Can Participate:

  • This call is open to all Kawartha Art Gallery members and supporters.

  • Not yet a member? Join us for just $25 at www.kawarthagallery.com.

Theme:

  • "Your Hometown HeART" — what in the Kawarthas fills your heart with pride, peace, or inspiration?

Choose Your Medium:

  • Paint

  • Written Word

  • Photography

  • Mixed Media

How to Participate:

  • Register online at www.kawarthagallery.com

  • Upon registration, each member will receive one 8" x 10" canvas to create their artwork

  • Canvases available to be picked up and dropped off at Kawartha Art Gallery located on the 2nd floor at 190 Kent Street West, Lindsay.

Exhibit Venue:

  • All completed works will be proudly displayed in our first-ever exhibit in the new Art Nook at 19 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay in the Spring of 2026.

Deadline for Submission:
📅 January 31, 2026


Let’s celebrate 50 years of creativity and community together!

Show us the art in your heART and help us honour what makes the Kawarthas feel like home.

For more information contact the Gallery at art@kawarthagallery.com or 705-324-1780




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