Call for Submissions:
Out of Place: Mind, Body, Land – National Juried Art Exhibition
Coles Art Market is excited to announce the theme of this year’s national juried show!
This year’s theme is Out of Place: Mind, Body, Land.
Out of Place is an invitation for artists to contemplate the expanded meaning of ‘place’, by exploring the intersecting relationships between mind, body, and land; examining how these relationships are shaped, challenged, or altered through forms of interaction, distance, and attention.
Artists may respond in any way that feels meaningful, including reflections on identity, memory, current events, abstraction, or conceptual inquiry. We encourage artists to approach the theme in ways that feel natural to their own practice. However, we hope that artists take this opportunity as a challenge to “break the mold”, experiment, and push boundaries through creation.
It is through the diversity of media and perspectives that this exhibition seeks to open a dialogue around how “place” is felt, imagined, and lived; within the mind, through the body, and across land. A conversation among artists from across Canada, working toward a deeper understanding of the world we share and our place within it.
Why Submit?
- Experience the power of artistic connection – this show is about bringing artists together in a meaningful way, fostering collaboration, inspiration and shared creativity.
- Gain exposure to over 1.6 million annual visitors who explore Huntsville and Algonquin Park.
- Connect with fellow artists, curators, art collectors and art enthusiasts.
- Compete for prestigious awards, including a $2,000 Juror’s Choice Award with a solo exhibition at Coles Art Market.
Submission Details
- Deadline: June 12, 2026, by 5:30 PM
- Eligible Media: Painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media, installation, film, & more.
- Exhibition Dates: July 17 – August 15, 2025
- Opening Reception: July 17 6pm to 9pm, at Coles Art Market in Downtown Huntsville
How to Apply
Click the link below for Submission Guidelines. All submissions are to be emailed to Nathan Dunn – nathan@colesart.ca.
NOTE: Please ensure all required materials outlined in the submissions guidelines are included and properly formatted before sending. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. See checklist for ease in putting your submission together.
