A Juried Exhibition for Black History Month

Photo: Hamed Tabein

Call for Submissions: Everyday Monuments, A Juried Exhibition for Black History Month
Neilson Park Creative Centre

Submission Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:59pm
Notification Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Neilson Park Creative Centre (NPCC) is proud to present Everyday Monuments, a Black History Month juried exhibition celebrating the beauty, joy, creativity, and resilience found in Black communities.

Open to Black artists working in 2D, 3D, and video, this exhibition invites submissions that explore the monumental within the seemingly ordinary through daily rhythms, cultural rituals, and shared traditions.

Inspired in part by the work of Thomas J Price, for the exhibition’s theme of ‘Everyday Monuments’ we encourage submissions that highlight the dignity, creativity, resilience, and joy embedded in the daily lives of Black communities. Whether through everyday rhythms, cultural rituals, shared traditions, or the spaces we move through, Everyday Monuments celebrates the moments, big or small, that deserve recognition, reflection, and remembrance.

More exhibition programming including film screenings and exhibition dates will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Project Requirements

Neilson Park Creative Centre welcomes submissions from artists based in the GTA working in 2D, 3D, and video-based arts disciplines.

Eligibility

Black artists based in the GTA

Prizes

The top 3 artworks selected by the juror will be recognized with cash prizes and the top prize will include a surprise offering courtesy of The Drake Hotel.

1st place: $500
2nd place: $300
3rd place: $150

Selection Process

Submissions will be reviewed by the exhibition’s juror, Gordon Shadrach. Artist’s whose works have been selected for the show will be contacted via email on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Submission Requirements

• Artist statement (max 250 words)
• Submit up to two artworks for consideration (only one artwork per artist will be selected)

How To Submit

Online Application Form

Submission Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:59pm

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Alexander Robinson
alex@neilsonparkcreativecentre.com
416-622-5294

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