“Korean Heritage Month in Canada — artistic exchange and cross-cultural dialogue between women artists from Korea and Canada”
Celebrating Korean Heritage Month in Canada
OIS ART OF CANADA invites Canadian women artists to apply for Her Voices, Our Time, the Korea–Canada Women Artists Exchange Exhibition taking place at Dignam Gallery in Toronto from October 6 – 17, 2026.
Presented in celebration of Korean Heritage Month in Canada, the exhibition will bring together women artists from Korea and Canada to promote artistic exchange, cross-cultural dialogue, professional networking, and greater visibility for diverse artistic voices.
We welcome applications from Canadian women artists working in a range of contemporary visual art practices, including painting, photography, sculpture, installation, mixed media, craft, and digital art. Artists from diverse cultural backgrounds and communities are encouraged to apply.
Selected artists will have the opportunity to present their work alongside Korean and Canadian artists and participate in professional and public programming connected to the exhibition. Activities may include artist talks, networking and exchange opportunities with visiting Korean artists and arts professionals, and participatory cross-cultural workshops.
Eligibility
All Canadian women artists are welcome.
Submission Requirements
- One piece of original artwork (JPEG format)
- Artwork dimensions cannot exceed 25″ on any side
- A brief artist statement (maximum 120 words)
- Artist CV
Artist's Share
60% commission applies on all sales.
Artist Participation Fee
$400 CAD (Payable upon participation confirmation. There is no entry fee)
The participation fee includes the following:
- Exhibition venue rental
- Exhibition brochure
- Promotional materials and advertisements via local media in Canada and South Korea
- Document translations
- Exhibition operations
- Opening reception, etc.
How to Submit
Please submit all required documents via email to oisartcanada@gmail.com.
Successful applicants will be notified by September 18, 2026.
Submission Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026, by 4:59pm ET
For additional information or questions, please contact: Jenny Lee, oisartcanada@gmail.com
About OIS ART OF CANADA
OIS ART OF CANADA is a non-profit organization established in 2018 with the purpose of fostering exchanges and understanding of creative culture and arts between Korea and Canada. It seeks to promote active exchanges between artists from both countries through exhibitions and a wide range of artistic activities.
In addition, we promote cultural and artistic trends in both South Korea and Canada through various arts and culture events, including collaborative exhibitions, performances, and traditional arts workshops. Through these initiatives, we aim to build an international network of artists, arts organizations, and art lovers.
Previous international exhibitions include:
- The Soul of East and West (2022)
- Beyond (2024)
- Ongoing (2024)
- Dancheong – The Colours and Soul of Korea (2025)
- Hanji Meets Canada (2026)