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SUMMARY:2025 McMichael En Plein Air Competition - Call for Artists
DESCRIPTION:2025 McMichael En Plein Air CompetitionCall for ArtistsOrganized by the McMichael Canadian Art CollectionCompetition DatesSaturday\, August 2 –\nMonday\, September 29\, 2025 Artworks Online Submission DeadlineTuesday October 14\, 2025\, by 5 pmSubmission Forms (Adults)Submission Forms (Children & Youth)The McMichael is pleased to announce the return of the annual En Plein Air Competition\, running from August 2 to September 29. During this time\, artists are invited to work en plein air anywhere on the McMichael’s grounds\, in and around the charming Village of Kleinburg\, and in the historic Humber River Valley along the Carrying Place Trail\, one of the most historically important Indigenous trading routes in North America. \nThis year\, we invite participants to draw inspiration from two very different but equally captivating exhibitions currently on view at the McMichael: Morrice in Venice and Rita Leistner: The Tree Planters. James Wilson Morrice’s atmospheric Venetian pochades\, which continue to resonate with today’s audiences\, affirm the enduring relevance of traditional en plein air practice. In contrast\, Rita Leistner’s dynamic photographs offer a fresh\, innovative perspective on experiencing the outdoors\, weaving narrative and action into her work. \nBuilding on last year’s success\, artists are encouraged to explore the landscape genre through one of two thematic categories. The first\, Contemporary Landscape\, reflects a traditional approach inspired by modernist masters like Morrice. The second category\, Landscape Re-Imagined\, invites artists to channel the spirit of Leistner’s compositions—expressing how climate change and urbanization\, mediated through technology\, have transformed the natural environment. \nFor young artists aged 6–15\, Children and Youth Categories will be supported through two Paint-Out sessions. These sessions include a brief introduction to en plein air techniques by a McMichael Educator\, complimentary admission to the grounds\, and free art materials. \nAdditionally\, any artwork created within and depicting the Village of Kleinburg will be eligible for the special Kleinburg Village Prize. \nIt’s time to get outside and create your masterpiece. Best of luck to all participants! \nCompetition CategoriesAdultArtists aged 16 and over are invited to submit one artwork per participant* in either of the two thematic categories: \n\nContemporary Landscape;\nLandscape Re-imagined.\n\nMedium options: \n\nWorks on canvas/panel (canvas size 16 x 20 inches only);\nWorks on paper (format 11 x 14 & 14 x 18 inches);\nPhotography** (print format 11 x 14 inches).\n\nImportant notes: \n* Only one submission per artist will be accepted. Multiple submissions will result in automatic disqualification.\n** If shortlisted\, artists are responsible for printing their photographic works. \nAny variations in size must be pre-approved by McMichael staff. For special size requests or questions\, please contact: programs@mcmichael.com \nWork may be completed at home or in the studio. \nChildren & YouthPaint-Out SessionsSundays September 14 and 21\, 2025 \n10:30 am to 12:30 pm \nRegisterFree programming and parking. Registration required. \nChildren and youth are invited to participate in the En Plein Air Competition through our complimentary Paint-Out Sessions held onsite at the McMichael. Instead of submitting artwork online\, participants will create their pieces during these guided sessions. \nArt materials and a brief introduction to en plein air techniques will be provided. Parents or caregivers must accompany their child throughout the session. \nAt the end of each session\, participants will be encouraged to submit the images of their work (one work only). Submissions will be accepted in two age categories: children for artists 6 to 12-years old\, and youth for older participants 13 to 15-years-old. McMichael staff will assist with the submission process. \nCompetition ProcessFrom Saturday\, August 2 to Monday\, September 29\, 2025\, participating artists are welcome to work en plein air on the McMichael grounds. Artists are also encouraged to set their canvases in Kleinburg Village and along the shores of the Canadian Heritage Humber River. \nDuring this period\, artists will receive complimentary parking and access to the McMichael grounds upon request. Please note that access to the gallery spaces requires a general admission ticket. \nArtists are responsible for bringing all their own supplies\, including materials\, easels\, seating\, and any other necessary equipment. \nAll artworks created during the competition remain the property of the artists. However\, the McMichael reserves the right to use images of submitted works for virtual exhibitions and promotional purposes. \nAdditional InformationArtwork Submission Process & Requirements\nSubmission Deadline: Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, by 5 pm. Only online submissions will be accepted. \nArtists must submit their entries by email (attachments only — no zip files) to competitions@mcmichael.com\, or upload directly via the submission link provided. All entries must be received by 5 PM on Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025. \nThe subject line of your submission must read “McMichael En Plein Air Artwork Submission”. \nPlease include the following with your submission: \n\nArtwork Submission Form: Complete with artwork details and an artist statement (maximum 100 words) related to the submitted piece.\nJPG Image of Your Artwork:\n\nResolution: 72 dpi\nSize: 1024 x 768 pixels\nFile name format: Category_ArtistName_WorkTitle (e.g.: ContemporaryLandscape_JohnSmith_BirchTrees.jpg)\n\n\n\nPlease note that only one submission per participant is permitted. Submitting more than one work will result in disqualification of all entries. \nEligibility\nFor the Adult Category participant artists must be aged 16 years and older. \nFor the Children/Youth Category participants must meet the specified age requirements for their category and submit artworks created independently\, without third-party assistance. \nPlease note that the McMichael permanent\, part-time and contracted staff are not eligible for this competition. \nSelection Process\nThe selection committee includes practicing artists\, McMichael art educators and members of the gallery’s curatorial team. \nThe committee will review applications in two rounds. Shortlisted artists will be announced on Monday\, October 20\, 2025. Winners will be announced at a celebratory event on Sunday\, February 2\, 2026\, at 1pm. \nSelections will be made based on the artistic merit of presented artworks and their alignment with the themes of the competition. \nAwards and Exhibition\nIn the first round of jurying up to 10 artists in each category will be shortlisted. The shortlisted artists will be announced on Monday\, October 20\, 2025. \nAll shortlisted works will be displayed onsite at the McMichael’s Community Gallery and online from December 2025 to March 2026. \nShortlisted artists will be responsible for providing high-resolution images of their artwork to be displayed in an online virtual exhibition on the McMichael’s website and for delivering or shipping their original artworks to the McMichael for the onsite presentation. The dates of the drop-off will be provided at the time of the shortlist announcement. \nIn the second round of jurying\, up to three prize winners—First\, Second\, and Third—will be selected in each category by a jury composed of McMichael curators\, educators\, and community artists. \nAdditionally\, the Kleinburg Village Prize will be awarded to the best artwork depicting the villagescape\, chosen from all submitted works. No separate submission is required for this award. \nA People’s Choice Award will also be presented\, determined by votes collected via QR code during the exhibition of shortlisted works. \nWinners will be announced at a special in-person awards celebration on Sunday\, February 2\, 2026. \nInsurance and Publicity\nSelected artists will be required to sign a release form granting permission for the use of images of their artwork in the virtual exhibition on the McMichael website\, as well as for promotional materials related to the McMichael En Plein Air Competition.
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