The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) has opened submissions for the 24th annual Tradition Transformed juried exhibition, inviting Canadian artists to reinterpret the Canadian landscape through the theme of travel or daydreaming. The exhibition runs concurrently with John Gould: Travels of the Body and Mind and honors Group of Seven member Franklin Carmichael. Artists may submit works in all mediums, with entry fees and deadlines through August 22, 2025. Prizes include the Jurors’ Prize ($1,500), Kevin J. Batchelor Emerging Artist Award ($1,000), new Philip Jackman Photography Prize ($500), and Norma Duggan Award ($250). Jurors are Carol-Ann Ryan and Erin Vincent.
This call for submissions matters because it sustains a long-running national platform for contemporary landscape art, connecting emerging and established artists with a regional museum audience. The exhibition’s thematic focus on travel and daydreaming, paired with the new photography prize, expands the interpretive scope of the Canadian landscape tradition while honoring local artistic legacies. It also provides tangible support for artists through cash prizes and professional exposure.