ABOUT THE THEME:
Some works begin with a single mark. Others emerge through layers, fragments, revisions, collaborations, or moments of unexpected inspiration. Piece by Piece celebrates the many ways art comes together—not only in how it is created, but in how we experience it. We're inviting artists to interpret this theme in whatever way speaks to them.
Perhaps your work exists as a diptych, triptych, or multi-part installation. Perhaps it's a collection of small works that become something greater together. Maybe it's a bold, stand-alone piece that represents one moment in a much larger body of work. It could explore process, construction, experimentation, repetition, deconstruction, restoration, or transformation.
Maybe it's the piece that surprised you. Maybe it's the piece that almost didn't happen. Maybe it's the beginning of something. Or maybe it's the final piece that completed the puzzle. There are no limits to how you define Piece by Piece.
We encourage submissions across all visual art mediums and welcome emerging and established artists alike. Whether your work is intimate or monumental, playful or profound, meticulously planned or joyfully experimental, we want to see how you interpret the theme. Together, these individual works will transform our gallery into something larger than any one artist could create alone—a collective exhibition built piece by piece.
Selected works will be considered by our exhibition juror for awards of $250 (first place) and $100 (second place).
We can't wait to discover the pieces you'll bring together!
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission Deadline: Monday, August 10, 2026 at 11:59pm ET
Notice of Acceptance: August 18
Artwork Drop-Off: August 20 to 22
Reception: Saturday, September 12, 2pm–4pm
Exhibition Run: August 27 to September 27, 2026
Artwork Pick-up: September 29 to October 3, 2026
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Eligibility and Submission:
Open to Ontario residents aged 13 and above.
Each artist may submit up to three (3) separate pieces for exhibition.
Maximum artwork size: 48” x 48”.
All submissions must be original works created by the entrant. Copies or reproductions of other artists' work will not be accepted.
All submitted artworks must be complete, display-ready and hang-ready, and suitable for a general audience. Works in progress will not be exhibited.
Artists must ensure that pieces over 8 lbs or with delicate materials (e.g., glass) are properly secured and prepared for hanging. Please check the appropriate boxes on the form to indicate if your piece meets these criteria.
Jurying & Notification
All completed submissions will undergo a jurying process three (3) weeks prior to the exhibition start date. The decision of the jury is final. No telephone inquiries will be accepted, and feedback will not be provided due to the volume of submissions.
Artists with accepted works will be notified via email.
Exhibition & Display
Next Generation Arts will coordinate the installation and deinstallation of the exhibition.
NGA will maintain regular public hours for the viewing of the exhibition, exclusive of statutory holidays. All accepted artworks must remain in the gallery for the entire duration of the exhibition.
Artworks will not be covered by NGA’s insurance policy and will be on display at the artist’s risk.
Sales & Promotion
NGA will not handle the sales of artworks and will not retain commissions on any work sold during the exhibition.
Artists wishing to sell their work must leave their business cards and/or contact information at the NGA front desk for potential buyers.
Artists are responsible for promoting their own works, while NGA will promote the exhibition as a whole on its website and social media.
Liability & Rights
The artist grants NGA print, electronic, and excerpt reproduction rights of the artworks for promotional, publicity, and/or educational purposes related to the exhibition. The artist retains all ownership and future publication rights.
The artist waives all claims or causes of action against NGA related to artwork sales or image use outside of NGA’s control.
NGA will not be liable for any damage to artworks that are not properly wired or prepared.
In case of unforeseen events (e.g., weather, strikes, civil tumult), both parties are relieved of their obligations without claim for damages.
Delivery & Retrieval
Artworks must be delivered to NGA (1121 Bellamy Road North, Unit #10) on the specified drop-off dates. Late deliveries will not be included in the exhibition.
Artworks must be retrieved from the gallery on the specified pick-up dates. NGA is not liable for any artworks that are not retrieved.
SUBMISSION FEE: $20
To Submit:
Complete the submission form on Google Forms and upload images of your artwork. Deadline for submissions is Monday, August 10, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.
Pay the submission fee through PayPal. Credit and debit card payments are accepted. You do not need to create a PayPal account.
For inquiries, contact operations@nextgenerationarts.ca or 437-703-5553.