Opening Night Gala May 1, 2026
Regular Show runs from May 2 to May 17, 2026
Online Entry Opens: March 1 and closes March 22 at midnight, 2026. A link will be provided on the HOME PAGE
Online Acceptance Status Check Opens: March 27, 9 am – an email notice will be sent. (Use Entry Number and Security Code provided by email after you submitted your entry.)
Intake of Accepted Art Work: April 10th to April 19th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grand Bend Art Centre, 16 Municipal Dr. Grand Bend, Ontario. Directly across from the show venue.
Drop-off Locations: More information and dates coming soon
Status of Sales: May 2nd – an ONLINE GALLERY is available on paintontario.com for artists to check whether their painting(s) have been sold. This will be updated each night during the show. https://paintontario.com/2026-gallery/
Show Closes: May 17th at 4 p.m. Note: This year the show ends on the Sunday, not the Monday.
Unsold Artwork and cheque pick-up – Check in at the front desk and wait for assistance. Do not go unattended to remove your artwork from the walls.
Sunday, May 17th, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. – ONLY AFTER the show has closed
May 18th to 23rd, 11:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Artwork will be moved to the Grand Bend Art Centre on May 24th. You must arrange for pick-up by email. or call 519-238-1155. The Art Centre is across the parking lot from the venue.
Cheque Pick-up – If you did not pick up your cheque the week after the show, it will be at the Grand Bend Art Centre.
2027 Show Opens: April 30, 2027