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title: "Call for Submissions: The Art of Birds – Juried Exhibition 2026"
description: Juried bird-themed exhibition at Museum of Northern History, Kirkland Lake. Open to Canadian and international artists. Monetary prizes awarded.
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deadline: "2026-05-09"
entryFee: 30 CAD
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# Call for Submissions: The Art of Birds – Juried Exhibition 2026

**Hosted by:** Museum of Northern History

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Museum of Northern History, Kirkland Lake, ON, Canada | **Deadline:** May 9, 2026 | **Entry fee:** CA$30

## About This Program

> "Birds and the act of watching/observation"

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 in every day life.

For its 3rd Annual Exhibition, The Art of Birds: Watching, highlights the simple act of observing – witnessing birds as a focus, and acknowledging their presence in everyday life. This exhibition will focus on the quiet act of watching: noticing patterns, habits, songs, silences and rhythms of the birds around us; including how they shape environments and imaginations.

Artists are encouraged to reflect on the time spent observing, whether deep in the wilderness or in ordinary parts of everyday life. Works may depict birds as messengers, neighbours, friends, or nuisances. Alternate perspectives of birds as the watchers are welcome, as long as the bird remains the heart of the piece.

All media types are welcome, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture and mixed media.

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

Artwork must depict a theme of watching or observation, which can also be conveyed through 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, including photography.

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.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, mixed media

### Additional Requirements

Digital entries submitted by email. Maximum of two entries per artist. Each entry must include a descriptive paragraph on the work. A current bio and C.V. may be submitted by email. Entry fee: $30 for one entry, $45 for two entries (taxes included).

## Compensation & Benefits

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 16, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 9, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Kaitlyn McKay

**Email:** manager@northernhistory.ca

**Phone:** 705-568-8800

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://forms.gle/ednGgiFYJzmJkZsw6