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Exhibition Proposals
The LAC welcomes exhibition proposals from artists and institutions at any time.
OAC Exhibition Assistance
The program supports Ontario-based artists and artist collectives working in visual arts, craft and media art practices in the presentation of their artwork in a confirmed public exhibition. Grant amount, minimum $500, maximum $2000.
See how your exhibition at the LAC may be funded:
Market Place
Sell your arts and crafts in our Market Place artist market, its FREE for current members! There’s just a commission when your work sells. Paintings, mixed medium, drawings, sculptures, candles, pottery, woodworking, glassware stained glass, textiles, jewelry, prints, photography, greeting cards, books, music CD’s, and much more are accepted.
How to Submit:
Community Exhibitions
The LAC offers a wide variety of group exhibitions for all to participate in; emerging, mid-career and professional artists are welcome.
How to Submit:
View the call for submissions below, click, read guidelines and complete the form and deliver with artwork.
Questions?
February
27feb5:00 pm5:00 pmU25: Annual Members Exhibition: Submission Deadline5:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Event Details
The 2025 members exhibition celebrates the strength, vitality, creativity, and wealth of talent found within the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC)/South Essex Arts Association (SEAA).
Event Details
The 2025 members exhibition celebrates the strength, vitality, creativity, and wealth of talent found within the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC)/South Essex Arts Association (SEAA). Each year, the diverse and outstanding works by our members creates an exciting and engaging exhibition whereby artists are able to showcase, share and sell their work. The exhibition creates a platform for artists to network with peers to develop their skills and experiences.
This exhibition is open to all emerging, midcareer and established visual artists. All mediums accepted in 2D and 3D (watercolour, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textile, mixed media, etc.)
All artworks must be originals and not copies, derivatives or artworks based in any way on other copyrighted or published artistic works. They must be entirely executed by the applicant.
All artwork must be for sale.
Giclées and prints of the artist’s original works are accepted for this 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 2025 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.)
Schedule
Entry Deadline: Thursday, February 27
Exhibition Opens: Friday, February 28
Reception: Friday, March 21, 6-8 pm
Exhibition Closes: Thursday, April 24
Artwork Pick Up: Friday, April 25 to Saturday, May 10
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Time
February 27, 2025 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
April
Event Details
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents the 27th annual Juried Student Art Show. Eligibility: This exhibition is open to all grade
Event Details
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents the 27th 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) in the following 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. Video/Filmmaking (Animation, Experimental, etc.)
7. New Media Art (Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, etc.).
Schedule
Entry Deadline: Thursday, April 24, 5pm (SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!)
Exhibition Opens: Friday, April 25
Awards Presentation & Reception: Friday, May 16, 6pm
Exhibition Closes: Thursday, May 22
Artwork Pick Up: Saturday, May 24 – Saturday, June 7
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Time
April 24, 2025 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
June
Event Details
The WFCU Credit Union Leamington En Plein Air Painting Competition is an incredible opportunity for all artists to present their En Plein Air paintings at the LAC for a chance
Event Details
The WFCU Credit Union Leamington En Plein Air Painting Competition is an incredible opportunity for all artists to present their En Plein Air paintings at the LAC for a chance to win cash prizes.
The exhibition’s focus is to showcase the beauty within the Leamington and Point Pelee district, and celebrate the joy and impressionism in full view when painting in the open air .
Eligibility & Terms
This exhibition is open to all amateur, emerging, mid-career and established visual artists.
ONLY paintings completed in the manner of “En Plein Air” will be accepted (painted outdoors on location, in the moment – no portion of the painting is to be completed from a photograph or in studio).
All paintings MUST be completed within the municipal limits of Leamington, Point Pelee, and may include Caldwell First Nations territory within Leamington.
Awards
$1000 of CASH Prizes to be Won!
1st Place: $500 + award certificate
2nd Place: $300 + award certificate
3rd Place: $200 + award certificate
Honourable Mention: award certificate
$35/submission
Schedule
Registration: Tuesday, June 1 – Thursday, June 19
Submission Deadline: Thursday, June 19, 5pm
Exhibition Opens to the Public: Friday, June 20, afternoon
Reception: Friday, July 18, 6-8pm
Exhibition Closes: Thursday, August 14
Artwork Pick Up: August 15 – August 30
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Time
June 19, 2025 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
July
25jul5:00 pm5:00 pmArts @ the Marina 2025 – Entry Deadline5:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Event Details
Join us for the 31st annual ARTS @ THE MARINA outdoor arts and crafts show. Saturday July 26, 10am-6pm & Sunday July 27, 10am-4pm at the scenic Leamington Marina/Rick Atkin Park. All
Event Details
Join us for the 31st annual ARTS @ THE MARINA outdoor arts and crafts show.
Saturday July 26, 10am-6pm & Sunday July 27, 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 anticipate event for residents and has become a significant tourist attraction for the region.
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Time
July 25, 2025 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)