“Immigrant Diaspora in the USA”
OCCCA invites all artists to create, express, explore and address the theme of "US – The Immigrant Diaspora in the USA" through compelling visual art viewpoints of both historic and/or current immigrant contributions, issues and aspects brought on by the diaspora historically impacting and currently facing established, emergent and new immigrant communities and individuals. All media are sought and encouraged including painting, mixed media, three-dimensional art, installation, looped video, new media, performance and experimental artwork. Juried by Peter Frank, a New York-born, Los Angeles-based art critic, historian, and curator with over half a century of curatorial experience at institutions including the Guggenheim, Documenta, and the Venice Biennale.
Closed
Applications close
May 30, 202611:59 PM UTCCloses May 30, 2026
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Contact
(715) 667-1517Closed
Applications close
May 30, 202611:59 PM UTCCloses May 30, 2026
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Contact
(715) 667-1517Museum · North York, ON, Canada · 3 programs
60% of sales proceeds to artist; 40% commission retained by OCCCA.
Representation & sales terms
Commission split
2 items to prepare.
Requirements
1–9 pieces per artist (maximum 9 entries). Upload images as JPG; video as MP3, MOV, or MP4 (max 1000MB per file). All wall-displayed artwork must arrive wired for installation or with appropriate secure installation hardware. Maximum dimension 50 inches including framing; maximum weight 25 pounds. Pre-paid return shipping label must be included with each shipment. If video is selected, artist must send work on a USB thumb drive for display during exhibition.
This open call for art is open to all artists without regional restrictions. Maximum 9 pieces per artist. All wall-displayed artwork must arrive wired for installation or with appropriate, secure installation hardware. Maximum dimension for any artwork is 50 inches including framing; maximum weight is 25 pounds. Artists are responsible for their own insurance and return shipping.
Applications close
May 30, 202611:59 PM UTC
Program begins
Jul 11, 2026Through Aug 22, 2026
Museum · North York, ON, Canada
Multi-disciplined artist's personal art webpage and exhibition space.
2 items to prepare.