Call for Artists: 2025 Autumn Art Sale Fundraiser

Application Submission Deadline: May 15, 2025, at 11:59 pm EDT
Application Fee: $51.50 (non-refundable)

The McMichael Volunteer Committee’s Autumn Art Sale Fundraiser raises vital funds for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and is open to living Canadian and Indigenous fine artists and sculptors. Submitted artworks will be juried by a selection committee of museum professionals and artists. Artists who have shown in previous years are welcome to re-apply. Applicants will be notified by email in early- to mid-July 2025. The McMichael Volunteer Committee reserves the right to use submitted photographed artwork for publicity (promotional postcards, ads and website) and reference purposes.

Submission Guidelines

1. For this fundraiser, we accept all genres of original fine artwork only, excluding photography. Artworks that have already been reproduced to create products for sale should not be submitted. Original artworks that have been reproduced will not be accepted.
2. Entries must not be prints, copies, derivatives, or based in any way on other copyrighted or published paintings, photographs or other artistic work.
3. Artwork must be in impeccable condition and priced accordingly. Artworks must be appropriately prepared for immediate hanging. Oil and acrylic paintings on gallery style canvas with the painting wrapping the sides do not require framing. The Art Sale Co-Chairs will disqualify any artworks that are misrepresented by photos submitted during the selection process, as well as artworks that are not original, inappropriately framed or in poor condition.

Apply Today!

Successful applicants will be allotted a metal panel 6ft wide x 7ft high. Sculptors will receive a display area of approximately 6ft x 6ft to display three-dimensional artwork mounted on a stable base. Artists or their representative must be in attendance for the duration of the Art Sale (November 7-9, 2025). Upon notification of acceptance into the 2025 Autumn Art Sale, a placement/booth fee of $251.50 will be due by August 15, 2025.

The Autumn Art Sale is a fundraising event for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. 60% of each sale goes to the artist and 40% to the Volunteer Committee to support projects at the McMichael. We thank all who apply and look forward to a mutually successful event!

Save the Date:
Autumn Art Sale Fundraiser
November 7–9, 2025

Contact:
McMichael Volunteer Committee
Autumn Art Sale Fundraiser
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
10365 Islington Avenue
Kleinburg, Ontario L0J 1C0
artsale2025@mcmichaelvolunteers.com
mcmichael.com/AutumnArtSale