The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) has opened submissions for the 25th annual Tradition Transformed juried art exhibition, inviting Canadian artists to reinterpret the Canadian landscape through drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, media arts, and mixed media. The exhibition honors Franklin Carmichael, a Group of Seven member born in Orillia. Submissions close July 31, 2026, with prizes including the Jurors’ Prize ($1,500), Kevin J. Batchelor Emerging Artist Award ($1,000), Philip Jackman Photography Prize ($500), and Norma Duggan Award ($300). Jurors are Tanya Cunnington and Bewabon Shilling.
This milestone 25th edition underscores OMAH’s role in sustaining a national dialogue on landscape art and Indigenous perspectives, with jurors from Rama First Nation bringing diverse viewpoints. The exhibition provides emerging and established artists a platform for recognition and cash awards, reinforcing the cultural significance of the Canadian landscape tradition while evolving it through contemporary practices.