Call for Submissions: The Art of Birds – Juried Exhibition 2025

Presented by the Museum of Northern History

Liz Pacey, As the Crow Flies. Recipient of the Best Use of Colour Award, Art of Birds 2024

Call to Artists: The Art of Birds – Juried Exhibition

Extended deadline for digital submission: August 16, 2025
Please read the Call to Artists fully for more details

The Museum of Northern History invites artists in all stages of their career to participate in this exhibition celebrating the beauty and inspiration of birds.

Exhibition Description
The association of symbolism to objects, people, places and especially animals dates back thousands of years.

This year’s The Art of Birds explores the deeper connection to birds throughout the cultures and history of the world. From ancient myths to modern interpretations, birds have long represented everything from freedom, happiness, strength, wisdom, transformation, mystery, darkness, death, temptation, love, hope, and much more.

This exhibition will encompass diverse artwork that captures the essence of these winged creatures, showcasing their power to transcend boundaries, bridge between the earthly and spiritual, and convey profound messages. Through various mediums and styles, this display invites viewers to reflect on the deeper meanings and connections that birds represent in human consciousness.

A number of monetary prizes and honourable mentions will be awarded through various sponsors, and will be announced at the Opening Reception.

The Art of Birds – A Juried Exhibition is open to National (Canada) and International artists.

Artwork must depict a strong theme of symbolism, which can also ve conveyed throught the written description. Work will be judged on relevance to the topic, originality, artistic prowess, excellence in composition and design. All forms of birds in art from traditional to contemporary are welcome.

Fees
Artists may enter a maximum of two entries.

One entry is $30 (taxes included), a second entry is an additional $15 (taxes included) for a total of $45 for two entries.

Payment must be received to complete your submission. For a list of payment details, see the Call to Artists, or contact the Museum at manager@northernhistory.ca

Categories & Rules of Entry
For a full list of guidelines on the following, please read the Call to Artists carefully!

1. Eligible Media Types
2. Originality
3. Categories of Entry
4. Entry Terms
5. Image Requirements
6. Payment Options
7. Display Requirements
8. Sale of Works
9. Shipping of Artwork
10. Jurying & Awards

How to Apply
Artists should submit the Call to Artists, entry form(s) & digital entries by August 16, 2025:

1. Digital Entries must be submitted by email to:
   manager@northernhistory.ca
2. Entries must include a descriptive paragraph on the work.
   A current bio and C.V. (may be submitted by email)

Contact
Kaitlyn McKay, Manager
Museum of Northern History
2 Chateau Drive, P.O. Box 1148
Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3M7
Phone: 705-568-8800
Email: manager@northernhistory.ca