SPRING ENCHANTMENT 2026 is a celebration of renewal, where colour, line, and texture capture the energy of transformation and new beginnings. As winter gives way to light and growth, MGA members are invited to reflect on the emotions stirred by the arrival of spring and to share their creative interpretations of nature’s awakening.
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Call for Entry: February 20 – March 12, 2026 Online Show: March 15 - April 25 Call for Submissions – Online Exhibition
This exhibition is open to all MGA members. Members are invited to submit up to four (4) artworks of their choice. The exhibition will be presented in MGA’s online gallery from March 15 to April 25 and promoted on MGA’s Instagram and Facebook platforms. Artists are encouraged to promote both the exhibition and their own work through their personal websites and social media channels. All sales are the responsibility of the artist. MGA does not take a commission.
Submission Guidelines
- All entries must be submitted through the MGA website by the stated deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Entry Fees: o Two (2) artworks: $20 o Third and fourth artworks: $5 each
- Submission confirms that the artist has read and agrees to abide by all exhibition rules and obligations. No refunds will be issued once submission is complete.
- Image Requirements: o JPG format only o Image must show the artwork only (no frames or background elements) o Minimum size: 1500 pixels on the longest side o Maximum file size: 5 MB o File naming format: FirstName.LastName_Title.Medium.Size.jpg (Example: Jane.Doe_SummerLight.Acrylic.12x24.jpg)
o Each artwork must have a unique title. If works are untitled, they must be clearly differentiated.
- Information required for each submission: o Title o Medium o Size o Price o Description explaining how the artwork relates to the exhibition theme o Optional: website, social media links, and contact information if you wish clients to reach you This information will be displayed with each artwork on the MGA website and social media platforms.
Artwork Eligibility Submissions must be original, two-dimensional artworks created within the last two years Eligible media include all traditional painting media, as well as collage and fibre media, provided the work is entirely the artist’s own Work must not have been previously exhibited in an MGA juried show Artwork must not have been created under instruction, supervision, or as part of a class or workshop Submissions must not be copies, derivatives, or based on another artist’s work, including photographs or other source material
Terms & Conditions By submitting an image, artists grant MGA permission to use images of their artwork on its website and social media platforms. All artwork must be appropriate for public viewing by all ages and must not be offensive, discriminatory, or used to promote political viewpoints. MGA reserves the right to refuse any artwork at its discretion. Artists acknowledge and assume all risks associated with the online display of their artwork. Artists agree to indemnify and hold harmless MGA, its executive, and its members from any claims, damages, or legal actions arising from the submitted artwork.
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Questions? Please contact Markham Group of Artists markhamartists@gmail.com