This page is dedicated to artists who are considering entering Paint Ontario. Let us bring your art to thousands of people – patrons and art lovers. Add this prestigious show to your bio.
Paint Ontario 2025 Show: May 2 to 19, 2025
Over $14,000 in Painting and Sculpture Awards & Prizes
Painting Awards: 1st Prize: $3,000, 2nd Prize: $1,000, 2 Honourable Mentions: $500 ea
Sculpture Awards: 1st Prize – $1,000, 2 Prizes of $500 & 2 Honourable Mentions: $250 ea
Sponsor Choice Awards: In 2024, over $3,500 were given as “Sponsor Choice” awards by repeat businesses and patrons. Each award is $250.
NEW Drop-off Locations: The organizing committee is arranging artwork and sculpture drop-off locations in Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Collingwood, and Windsor-Chatham. This will be in cooperation with other art organizations. A flat fee of $10 will cover the cost of transportation. Details will be added closer to the show. Large and very heavy sculptures will need to be delivered by the artist directly to the Art Centre.
Important Dates
Online entries begin February 28, 2025 and close March 16, 2025 at midnight
Check Important Dates
Paint Ontario Venue
Grand Bend Legion, Branch 498
Community Hall, upper level
20 Municipal Drive, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Art Centre
16 Municipal Drive, Grand Bend, ON
• Accepted Artwork Drop-off
• Art Centre Shoppe & Host Gallery
• Unsold Artwork Pick-up AFTER May 24th.
Artwork Specifications
Finished size
Acceptable Medium
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Terms for Entering the Show
By entering Paint Ontario, you agree to the following
Read Terms for Entering Paint Ontario
Artist Workshops and Speakers
These will be added as they are confirmed. Check back here closer to the show.