The City of St. Catharines has opened the call for artists to submit work for its 17th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, titled "Current." Emerging, student, and established artists living in the Niagara Region are invited to explore the theme of currents—literal waterways like the Welland Canal and Niagara River, as well as cultural, social, and technological forces. Submissions in all mediums created within the past three years are eligible, with a deadline of June 29, 2026. The exhibition will run from September 18, 2026, to January 22, 2027, in the City Hall gallery, and selected artists receive an exhibition fee and possible acquisition into the city's Municipal Art Collection.
This call matters because it provides a platform for local artists to gain exposure, professional recognition, and potential public collection inclusion, reinforcing St. Catharines' commitment to supporting regional visual arts. The exhibition program, active since 2005, fosters community engagement with original artworks and reflects the cultural identity of the Niagara Region, making it a key annual event for the local art ecosystem.