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The Art of Sustainability: Juried Exhibition

Featuring pieces related to sustainability and the environment

The Faculty of Social Science and Humanities will host a Juried Art Exhibition with the theme of Sustainability in Art. There will be a cash prize of $1250 for the First-Place winner, $500 for Second-Place, and $250 for the Third-Place winner.

Sustainability and Art

"Science tells us that we have to begin our transition to an ecologically sound society immediately. But the problems we must solve in this transition must be addressed through cooperation and communication. The arts have a pivotal role to play in this. They can trigger our emotions, educate our minds, and animate our ambitions. Now, more than ever, we need art to help us transform ourselves and consequently, our relationship with the Earth, other people, and other species."

-Timothy MacNeill, Director, Minor in Sustainability Studies

Entrants are asked to submit pieces that explore sustainability and the ways in which sustainability relates to our lives and values. These pieces are open to the artist’s interpretation of what sustainability looks like to them as individuals.

Eligibility: This exhibition is open to the public and is not limited to current Ontario Tech students. 

Entries due: Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Event details

Reception

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
1:30 pm

 

  • Submission Guidelines
    • Entrants may submit up to two pieces. Please ensure that you include the name of your piece with every submission. Please photograph your work prior to submission, as we require a high-res image to determine whether your work will be chosen. 
    • Artwork can be 2-dimensional in mediums including oil paints, watercolors, acrylic paints, graphite pencil, pastels, graphic art, photography and digital prints.
    • Maximum size for work is 27 by 41 inches.
    • Artwork must be original work created by the entrant.
    • Entries must be received by Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
      • Note: You do not need to deliver your original pieces at this time, simply include a photo of each piece submitted so that we may see your work. 
    • If chosen as a finalist (top three), the artists agree to have their work displayed at Ontario Tech University for three months.
  • Important Dates
    Wednesday, January 31, 2024

    Submissions must be received through the Submission Form and must include a high-res photo of the piece. 

    Tuesday, February 6, 2024

    Ten artists selected to be part of the exhibition will be notified through email. 

    Februray 6 to 12, 2024

    The top ten chosen artists have between February 6 to 12 to deliver their artwork to Ontario Tech University, Charles Hall, 61 Charles Street, Oshawa, ON. Further delivery instructions will be communicated via email to those chosen. Artwork will be stored in a secure location until the reception when all pieces will be displayed for judging.

    Tuesday, February 13, 2024
    1:30 pm

    Reception: The top ten pieces will be displayed in the first floor open space of Charles Hall, 61 Chalres Street, Oshawa, Ontario where the top three juried selections will be announced.  Those not selected as the top three are to collect their pieces.


We have experienced a large number of submissions, so our forms service is full. Further submissions can be emailed to Karyn Douglas at the email address below along with a high resolution photograph of the artwork. Please include the below noted information in your email:

  • First and Last Name
  • Preferred email address if different from the sending email address
  • Mailing address, including apartment number, street number and name, city, province/state, postal code/ZIP code
  • Art medium
    • Oil painting
    • Watercolour painting
    • Acrylic painting
    • Graphite pencil drawing
    • Pastel painting/drawing
    • Graphic art
    • Photography
    • Digital print
  • Art specifications
  • Image description
    • Title
    • Dimensions (L x W)
  • Additional comments

Please note the terms and conditions for our contest.

Terms and Conditions:
1) I agree to submit my own original work that has not been AI-generated.
2) If chosen as a finalist (top three), I agree to have my work displayed at Ontario Tech University for three months.
3) Emailing the required information and photograph of your work to the specified email address implies you agree with these terms and conditions.


For more information, contact:

Karyn Douglas
Program Assistant
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Ontario Tech University
karyn.douglas@ontariotechu.ca