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title: IMPACT 2026 Annual Juried Exhibition
description: Annual juried exhibition at NPCC in Toronto. All visual media welcome. Cash prizes up to $1,000.
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deadline: "2026-05-01"
location: Neilson Park Creative Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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compensationRange: "First Place: $1,000; Second Place: $750; Third Place: $500; People's Choice: $200; Two Honourable Mentions: $100 each"
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  - printmaking
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# IMPACT 2026 Annual Juried Exhibition

**Hosted by:** Neilson Park Creative Centre

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Neilson Park Creative Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada | **Deadline:** May 1, 2026

## About This Program

Neilson Park Creative Centre (NPCC) is pleased to announce its annual juried exhibition IMPACT 2026, now in its 33rd year. The exhibition will be on display from July 7 to July 29, 2026 in all the galleries at NPCC.

IMPACT is NPCC's most anticipated show that fosters creativity in the artistic community. IMPACT 2026 aims to bring together artists practicing in diverse media and approaches, both traditional and contemporary, while showcasing artwork of the highest standard.

Welcome all original visual artworks in all mediums. Artists may submit up to two visual artworks.

Winners selected by the juror will be awarded the following cash prizes:
- First Place: $1,000
- Second Place: $750
- Third Place: $500
- One People's Choice Award: $200
- Two Honourable Mentions: $100 each

Entry Fees:
- One Artwork, $28.25, NPCC members and College/University Students
- One Artwork, $39.55, Non-members
- Two Artworks, $39.55, NPCC members and College/University Students
- Two Artworks, $50.85, Non-Members

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established, Mid-career
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, mixed media, textile, digital art, collage, installation
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Open to artists aged 18 and older at early, mid, and later points in their career. All original visual artworks in all mediums are welcome. NPCC members and college/university students receive discounted entry fees.

### Additional Requirements

Up to two original visual artworks in any medium. Digital images required for jurying. Visit NPCC's website for complete submission requirements.

## Compensation & Benefits

First Place: $1,000; Second Place: $750; Third Place: $500; People's Choice: $200; Two Honourable Mentions: $100 each

**Includes:** Prize

First Place: $1,000; Second Place: $750; Third Place: $500; One People's Choice Award: $200; Two Honourable Mentions: $100 each. Entry fees apply: $28.25–$50.85 depending on membership status and number of artworks submitted.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 11, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 1, 2026
- **Program Start:** July 7, 2026
- **Program End:** July 29, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Cory Therrien

**Email:** gallery@neilsonparkcreativecentre.com

**Phone:** 416-622-5294

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://neilsonparkcreativecentre.com/exhibition/impact-2026-npccs-33rd-annual-juried-exhibition-call-for-entry/