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Eligibility & Terms

This exhibition is open to ALL (adults and children) amateur photographers.

ALL PHOTOGRAPHS MUST BE CROPPED TO 8″ x 10″.

All photographs submitted online will be printed 8”x10”.

Enter in the categories/themes of:

1. Black & White

2. Colour

*The LAC/SEAA defines an amateur photographer as anyone who photographs as a hobby and does not earn from their photography on a regular basis or who has not had substantial training/experience in photography that would give them an unfair advantage over other amateur photographers.

Awards & Prizes

Over $700 of Photography Prizes to be won! Awards in EACH of the 3 categories:

1st Place – 18” x 24” Print ($95 Value)

2nd Place – 16” x 20” Print ($79 Value)

3rd Place – 10” x 14” Print ($57 Value)

*choice of canvas or dry mount to form core printed by SPEEDPRINT

People’s Choice – LAC Gift Card ($50 Value)

* can be used in the art supply shop, visitor admission, for future exhibition and event submissions, classes & more (visitor votes tallied at the end of exhibit, one vote per person)

Jurying

Entries will be judged objectively by a professional photographer(s) on the basis of creativity, visual impact, technique and use of the category/theme. Digitally an analogue (film) entries as well as adults and children entries will be judged together.

How to Submit Your Photos

All photos MUST be submitted electronically using the form below. Printed photos dropped off will NOT be accepted.

Complete the form below, and using the File Upload click, drag/drop your digital file from your computer, tablet or phone.

Check all boxes, sign, and complete the payment to submit your information and photos.

As part of your submission fee, your photo(s) will be professionally printed by Speedrpint Ltd. and then matted with a backer board, put in a clear protective sleeve and then displayed at the LAC in January.

All displayed photos will be entered for a chance to win prizes based on the judges and people’s choice selections.

*The LAC and Speedprint are not responsible for formatting photo files uploaded. All files will be printed as is. Ensure your photo meet standard print quality, 8×10″ at 300 pixels per inch. Photos that are not 8×10″ will be automatically cropped once they are placed in the pre-cut 8×10″ mats. To avoid this, please crop and size your photos before uploading.

*Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.

Submission Fee: 

$15/submission. The entry fee includes professional printing and matting of each photograph (yours to keep after the exhibit), participation in the contest for a chance to win prizes.

Maximum number of submissions per artist is UNLIMITED.

Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, and curate the exhibition, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.

Schedule

Entry Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 5pm

Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 30, 2025

Reception: Friday, February 6, 6-8pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, April 23

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 9.

NO PICK UP BEFORE APRIL 24. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE MAY 9.

 SUBMISSION FORM

U26: annual members exhibition

How to Submit

Complete this submission form and payment below and deliver the artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.

Submission Fee: 

Free with your 2026 membership.

Maximum number of submissions per artist is 2 and size limit of 4 linear feet width for a single work or combined for all submissions. (Series, diptychs, etc: under 3 are consider 1 submission, over 3 may be considered more depending on wall requirements to install.)

Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, advertise, curate, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.

Artwork Preparation

VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ & FOLLOW!

All artwork MUST be prepared and ready for display and presentation in a public gallery setting. Works not properly prepared and presentable will not be displayed.

Stretched canvas, canvas board and any other framed artwork MUST BE WIRED on the back. Saw-Tooth Hooks/Aligator Hooks or other types of hardware are NOT accepted.

Material that may smear should be treated with an art fixative prior to submission.

Free-standing 3D works MUST be assembled and stable/balanced.

Properly label ALL artwork on back matching the online form. Title of Artwork, Name, Media, and Sale Price.

Artwork not properly prepared, incomplete or late submissions will NOT be displayed in the exhibit.

Sales

All sales will be handled by the LAC. A commission of 35% will be retained on all sales.

Payments will be made within 30 days of exhibition end via e-transfer or EFT only (cheques or cash payments will not be issued)

Schedule

Entry Deadline: Thursday, January 29

Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 30

Reception: Friday, February 6, 6-8 pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, April 23

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 10

ABSOLUTELY NO PICK UP BEFORE FRIDAY, APRIL 24.

SUBMISSION FORM – Not Yet Renewed for 2026

SUBMISSION FORM – Already Renewed Member for 2026

She Who Bathes the Moon; Chang’e – Alexandria Masse

Guest Curated by Fei Qin

March 27 – June 18, 2026

Reception: Friday, May 1, 6-8pm

Masse is fascinated by how a material can be manipulated and uses sewing, knitting and crochet to make whimsical sculptures. She channels the subconscious through her work by taking in her lived experiences and using that drive to create work that flows dimensionally. She is inspired by subject matter ranging from being a second-generation immigrant to the insects in her backyard. She establishes connections between childhood memories and relates them to present-day experiences.

Based in Waawiiataong (Windsor), Fei (they/them) is a communications professional and graduate student with a strong interest in storytelling, culture, and digital media. They currently serve as Assistant, Marketing and Communications at Art Windsor-Essex, where they support strategic communications initiatives that connect diverse audiences to contemporary art and community programming.

Things That Go Bump in the Night: Maxwell Johnson

March 27 – June 18 2026

Reception: Friday, May 1 6-8pm

In “Things That Go Bump in the Night,” Maxwell Johnson explores the landscapes of the subconscious through surreal encounters and emotional symbolism. His paintings blend mythic creatures, prism-like light, and simplified human forms that hover between playfulness and revelation. Each scene unfolds like a dream — part cosmic, part psychological — where the boundaries between past and present, memory and myth, dissolve. 

Johnson’s bold use of color and form transforms internal experience into tangible space, inviting viewers to recognize their own inner narratives reflected in the surreal. These works are not just visions, but self-portraits of the mind — meditations on wonder, fear, and the strange beauty of being alive. 

28th ANNUAL: JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents the 28th annual Juried Student Art Show.

Eligibility:

This exhibition is open to all grade 11 and 12 Essex County secondary students only  (grades 9 and 10 students not eligible.)

Late submissions or artwork NOT properly prepared according to the guidelines will NOT be included in the exhibtion or eligible for prizes.

Eight (8) Categories:

1. Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour, etc.)

2. Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel, Ink, etc.)

3. Sculpture/3D (Clay, Found Objects, etc.)

4. Photography (Analogue, Digital)

5. Mixed Media (Assemblage, Collage, Textiles, etc.)

6. Printmaking (Intaglio, Lithography, Linocut, Engraving, etc.)

7. Video/Filmmaking (Animation, Experimental, etc.)

8. New Media Art (Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, etc.).

Schedule:

Entry Deadline: Thursday, April 23, 5pm (SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!)

Exhibition Opens: Saturday, April 25, 11am

Awards Presentation & Reception: Friday, May 1, 6pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, June 18

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 27

MORE INFO + SUBMISSION FORM

Join us at the LAC on Saturdays for this exciting youth art class!

Each session features a different medium or technique, giving participants a chance to try everything and discover what they enjoy most.

This once-a-month class runs on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and is $45 per session, offering a creative and exploratory experience for youth ages 5–14.

 January 17- Drawing and Shading with Pencil

February 21- Print-Making Explorations

March 28 – Watercolour Wonders

April 25- Abstract Mixed-Media Fun

May 23 – Cartoon Drawing

June 20 – Peg Doll Creations

Classes take place in our Education Studio on the 2nd floor, which can be accessed by elevator through our side door (left of the main entrance!)

2026 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

28th ANNUAL: JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents the 28th annual Juried Student Art Show.

Eligibility:

This exhibition is open to all grade 11 and 12 Essex County secondary students only  (grades 9 and 10 students not eligible.)

Late submissions or artwork NOT properly prepared according to the guidelines will NOT be included in the exhibtion or eligible for prizes.

Eight (8) Categories:

1. Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour, etc.)

2. Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel, Ink, etc.)

3. Sculpture/3D (Clay, Found Objects, etc.)

4. Photography (Analogue, Digital)

5. Mixed Media (Assemblage, Collage, Textiles, etc.)

6. Printmaking (Intaglio, Lithography, Linocut, Engraving, etc.)

7. Video/Filmmaking (Animation, Experimental, etc.)

8. New Media Art (Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, etc.).

Schedule:

Entry Deadline: Thursday, April 23, 5pm (SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!)

Exhibition Opens: Saturday, April 25, 11am

Awards Presentation & Reception: Friday, May 1, 6pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, June 18

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 27

MORE INFO + SUBMISSION FORM

She Who Bathes the Moon; Chang’e – Alexandria Masse

Guest Curated by Fei Qin

March 27 – June 18, 2026

Reception: Friday, May 1, 6-8pm

Masse is fascinated by how a material can be manipulated and uses sewing, knitting and crochet to make whimsical sculptures. She channels the subconscious through her work by taking in her lived experiences and using that drive to create work that flows dimensionally. She is inspired by subject matter ranging from being a second-generation immigrant to the insects in her backyard. She establishes connections between childhood memories and relates them to present-day experiences.

Based in Waawiiataong (Windsor), Fei (they/them) is a communications professional and graduate student with a strong interest in storytelling, culture, and digital media. They currently serve as Assistant, Marketing and Communications at Art Windsor-Essex, where they support strategic communications initiatives that connect diverse audiences to contemporary art and community programming.

Things That Go Bump in the Night: Maxwell Johnson

March 27 – June 18 2026

Reception: Friday, May 1 6-8pm

In “Things That Go Bump in the Night,” Maxwell Johnson explores the landscapes of the subconscious through surreal encounters and emotional symbolism. His paintings blend mythic creatures, prism-like light, and simplified human forms that hover between playfulness and revelation. Each scene unfolds like a dream — part cosmic, part psychological — where the boundaries between past and present, memory and myth, dissolve. 

Johnson’s bold use of color and form transforms internal experience into tangible space, inviting viewers to recognize their own inner narratives reflected in the surreal. These works are not just visions, but self-portraits of the mind — meditations on wonder, fear, and the strange beauty of being alive. 

28th ANNUAL: JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents the 28th annual Juried Student Art Show.

Eligibility:

This exhibition is open to all grade 11 and 12 Essex County secondary students only  (grades 9 and 10 students not eligible.)

Late submissions or artwork NOT properly prepared according to the guidelines will NOT be included in the exhibtion or eligible for prizes.

Eight (8) Categories:

1. Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour, etc.)

2. Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel, Ink, etc.)

3. Sculpture/3D (Clay, Found Objects, etc.)

4. Photography (Analogue, Digital)

5. Mixed Media (Assemblage, Collage, Textiles, etc.)

6. Printmaking (Intaglio, Lithography, Linocut, Engraving, etc.)

7. Video/Filmmaking (Animation, Experimental, etc.)

8. New Media Art (Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, etc.).

Schedule:

Entry Deadline: Thursday, April 23, 5pm (SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!)

Exhibition Opens: Saturday, April 25, 11am

Awards Presentation & Reception: Friday, May 1, 6pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, June 18

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 27

MORE INFO + SUBMISSION FORM

We look forward to seeing you on Friday, May 1st at 5:30pm for the Things That Go Bump in the Night: Artist Talk at the Leamington Arts Centre.

In “Things That Go Bump in the Night,” Maxwell Johnson explores the landscapes of the subconscious through surreal encounters and emotional symbolism. His paintings blend mythic creatures, prism-like light, and simplified human forms that hover between playfulness and revelation. Each scene unfolds like a dream – part cosmic, part psychological – where the boundaries between past and present, memory and myth, dissolve.

Join Johnson in discussing his creative process.

Please click here to register for the event. 

We look forward to seeing you on Friday, May 1st at 8pm for the She Who Bathes the Moon; Chang’e: Artist Talk at the Leamington Arts Centre.

Join Alexandria Masse and Fei Qin in exploring the ancient myth of Chang’e, (嫦娥), the Chinese moon goddess who sought refuge on the moon with her rabbit after consuming the elixir of immortality taken from her husband, Hou Yi (后羿). “She who bathes the moon; Chang’e” reimagines Chang’e not as distant mythology, but as a living mirror for contemporary diasporic identity. The exhibition is structured around the 28-day lunar cycle, carried over through knitting and crochet, the primary mediums of this exhibition, worked in the round.

Please click here to register for this event. 

Sponsored by the Leamington Lions Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents its first Student Film Festival!

Film Screening & Awards Presentation: Thursday, May 7, 7pm

Eligibility:

The Film Festival is open to all Essex County Secondary Students. Other cast and crew do NOT have to be students.

Categories:

Limitations & Terms:

Maximum of one (1) submission per category for a total possible submissions of three (3) per student.

Film Formats & Submitting: .mov, or .mp4 ONLY by attaching files to the submission form.USB, email or other electronic means of submissions are NOT accepted.

All films submitted following the preparation guidelines.

All selected films will be presented in a special evening screening event at the Leamington Arts Centre. (See date/time below)

Late submissions or films NOT properly submitted according to the guidelines will NOT BE eligible. 

Submission Fee: $12 per submission.

Jurying: The judging panel will base decisions on:

• Aesthetics/Visual Impact, is it appealing,  visually striking, does it catch the attention viewers and hold their attention.
• Creativity/Originality, demonstration of artistic voice, originality, and imagination;
• Skill/Technique, craftsmanship, including quality, technique, and skill; attention to detail; and accuracy in communicating issues.

Prizes:

CASH prizes in EACH of the three (3) categories ($900 TOTAL) will be awarded:

• 1st Place – $150
• 2nd Place – $100
• 3rd Place – $50

Schedule:

Entry Deadline: Saturday, April 11, 5:00pm (SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!)

Notification of Acceptance: Tuesday, April 28

Film Screening & Awards Presentation: Thursday, May 7, 7pm

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT!

Join us at the LAC on Saturdays for this exciting youth art class!

Each session features a different medium or technique, giving participants a chance to try everything and discover what they enjoy most.

This once-a-month class runs on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and is $45 per session, offering a creative and exploratory experience for youth ages 5–14.

 January 17- Drawing and Shading with Pencil

February 21- Print-Making Explorations

March 28 – Watercolour Wonders

April 25- Abstract Mixed-Media Fun

May 23 – Cartoon Drawing

June 20 – Peg Doll Creations

Classes take place in our Education Studio on the 2nd floor, which can be accessed by elevator through our side door (left of the main entrance!)

2026 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

She Who Bathes the Moon; Chang’e – Alexandria Masse

Guest Curated by Fei Qin

March 27 – June 18, 2026

Reception: Friday, May 1, 6-8pm

Masse is fascinated by how a material can be manipulated and uses sewing, knitting and crochet to make whimsical sculptures. She channels the subconscious through her work by taking in her lived experiences and using that drive to create work that flows dimensionally. She is inspired by subject matter ranging from being a second-generation immigrant to the insects in her backyard. She establishes connections between childhood memories and relates them to present-day experiences.

Based in Waawiiataong (Windsor), Fei (they/them) is a communications professional and graduate student with a strong interest in storytelling, culture, and digital media. They currently serve as Assistant, Marketing and Communications at Art Windsor-Essex, where they support strategic communications initiatives that connect diverse audiences to contemporary art and community programming.

Things That Go Bump in the Night: Maxwell Johnson

March 27 – June 18 2026

Reception: Friday, May 1 6-8pm

In “Things That Go Bump in the Night,” Maxwell Johnson explores the landscapes of the subconscious through surreal encounters and emotional symbolism. His paintings blend mythic creatures, prism-like light, and simplified human forms that hover between playfulness and revelation. Each scene unfolds like a dream — part cosmic, part psychological — where the boundaries between past and present, memory and myth, dissolve. 

Johnson’s bold use of color and form transforms internal experience into tangible space, inviting viewers to recognize their own inner narratives reflected in the surreal. These works are not just visions, but self-portraits of the mind — meditations on wonder, fear, and the strange beauty of being alive. 

28th ANNUAL: JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents the 28th annual Juried Student Art Show.

Eligibility:

This exhibition is open to all grade 11 and 12 Essex County secondary students only  (grades 9 and 10 students not eligible.)

Late submissions or artwork NOT properly prepared according to the guidelines will NOT be included in the exhibtion or eligible for prizes.

Eight (8) Categories:

1. Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour, etc.)

2. Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel, Ink, etc.)

3. Sculpture/3D (Clay, Found Objects, etc.)

4. Photography (Analogue, Digital)

5. Mixed Media (Assemblage, Collage, Textiles, etc.)

6. Printmaking (Intaglio, Lithography, Linocut, Engraving, etc.)

7. Video/Filmmaking (Animation, Experimental, etc.)

8. New Media Art (Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, etc.).

Schedule:

Entry Deadline: Thursday, April 23, 5pm (SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!)

Exhibition Opens: Saturday, April 25, 11am

Awards Presentation & Reception: Friday, May 1, 6pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, June 18

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 27

MORE INFO + SUBMISSION FORM

June 19 – July 16, 2026

Reception: Friday, June 27, 1-4pm

The desire to commune with the divine has been a source of inspiration ever since our distant ancestors began carving stone, forming clay and creating pictographs. From the prehistoric Venus of Willendorf to the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Last Suppers of Leonardo da Vinci and Andy Warhol, sacred art has been one of the primary dynamos of cultural progress. While growing up in a remote mountainous region in former Czechoslovakia, Pavlo Lopata was stirred to create by the candle-lit gilded icons and ornaments decorating his village church. Embodying a tradition spanning over a millennium originating in Byzantium, Lopata’s icons, egg tempera and oil paintings on specially prepared wooden panels, often with gold leaf, feature recognized Christian figures. Imbued with the artist’s prayers and manifesting divine revelations, the viewer is invited to reflection, meditation and hope for a better future.

Join us at the LAC on Saturdays for this exciting youth art class!

Each session features a different medium or technique, giving participants a chance to try everything and discover what they enjoy most.

This once-a-month class runs on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and is $45 per session, offering a creative and exploratory experience for youth ages 5–14.

 January 17- Drawing and Shading with Pencil

February 21- Print-Making Explorations

March 28 – Watercolour Wonders

April 25- Abstract Mixed-Media Fun

May 23 – Cartoon Drawing

June 20 – Peg Doll Creations

Classes take place in our Education Studio on the 2nd floor, which can be accessed by elevator through our side door (left of the main entrance!)

2026 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

June 19 – July 16, 2026

Reception: Friday, June 27, 1-4pm

The desire to commune with the divine has been a source of inspiration ever since our distant ancestors began carving stone, forming clay and creating pictographs. From the prehistoric Venus of Willendorf to the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Last Suppers of Leonardo da Vinci and Andy Warhol, sacred art has been one of the primary dynamos of cultural progress. While growing up in a remote mountainous region in former Czechoslovakia, Pavlo Lopata was stirred to create by the candle-lit gilded icons and ornaments decorating his village church. Embodying a tradition spanning over a millennium originating in Byzantium, Lopata’s icons, egg tempera and oil paintings on specially prepared wooden panels, often with gold leaf, feature recognized Christian figures. Imbued with the artist’s prayers and manifesting divine revelations, the viewer is invited to reflection, meditation and hope for a better future.

Join us for the 32nd annual ARTS @ THE MARINA outdoor arts and crafts show.

Saturday July 25, 10am-6pm & Sunday July 26, 10am-4pm at the scenic Leamington Marina/Rick Atkin Park.

All forms of arts and crafts, food and beverage vendors are welcome.

ARTS @ THE MARINA is one of the regions oldest and most widely acclaimed fine arts & crafts shows which attracts approximately 6000+ visitors each year featuring roughly 80+ arts and crafts artisans and food vendors with live performances by local musicians and a children’s art activities area.

Each year Arts @ the Marina continues to gain recognition and attention. Over the years it has become a highly anticipated event for residents, and has become a significant tourist attraction for the region. 

ENTRY FORM

Sat July 25, 10am – 6pm + Sun July 26, 10am – 4pm

Leamington Municipal Marina/Rick Atkin Park, 100 Robson Rd.

Celebrate the arts with us!

The Leamington Arts Centre proudly presents the 32nd annual Arts @ the Marina outdoor arts and crafts show.

This two-day event held at the scenic lakeside Leamington Municipal Marina/Rick Atkin Park, features dozens of artisans on display, live local music, children’s activities, food and refreshments.

Admission

By Donation of your choice… $5, $10, $20 or more depending on your group size… Arts @ the Marina is a major fundraiser for the LAC as a not for profit charitable organization.

Questions?

coordinator@leamingtonartscentre.com