Eligibility

The 32nd Art in the County Juried Exhibition and Sale is open to artists who meet both the following conditions:

  • Are residents or ratepayers of Prince Edward County and
  • Are Artist Members of the Prince Edward County Arts Council in good standing.

Please refer to https://countyarts.ca/membership/ for details of the membership categories and payment options available.

New in 2025!

We are thrilled to announce the newest initiative of County Arts’ Indigenous Voices Fund: all visual artists who have been awarded IV Fund grants to date are being invited to display their work at this year’s Art in the County exhibition! We are excited to help them reach thousands of potential new supporters and create new opportunities for sharing, learning, and exchange among community members, artists, and visitors alike.

The featured artists are: Alyssa Bardy, Shyanne Brant, and Angela Wiggins  

Visit countyarts.ca/indigenous-voices-fund to learn more about them and their work!

As they are not subject to the jurying process, these artists will choose whether to offer their work for sale; they will not be eligible for awards; and – thanks to the Indigenous Voices Fund – they will receive industry-standard exhibition fees.

The Indigenous Voices Fund Grants Program’s design was guided by the reflections and perspectives of Indigenous artists in the Quinte region, and aims to respond to their needs and aspirations in a way that respects, nurtures, and celebrates Indigenous ways of learning, knowing, sharing, and creating. The next round of grants will launch in July 2025. 

We are so grateful to our founding donor The Elderberry Fund (Sarah & Dave), our regional Rotary Indigenous Peoples Partnerships Cluster, the Meeting House – Sandbanks, and all of the other community supporters who make this unique and impactful program possible!

Entry Rules

Artworks must have been completed since the 2024 edition of Art in the County, and be original, unaided work except where work is a collaboration. All works must be for sale and remain on view for the duration of the show. Art in the County charges a 35% commission, and does not add HST on artwork as per a tax ruling from the Canada Revenue Agency.

  • Two-dimensional works must be no larger than 60” x 72” (frame included), and ready to hang with wire and eye hooks.
  • Sculptures are to be of reasonable size. Artists submitting sculpture are responsible for moving it into and out of the gallery.
  • A maximum of two (2) pieces in any medium may be entered.
  • Click here to read the complete set of entry rules, which you will agree to abide by when submitting your work.

Jurying Process

Jurors will review the artwork in-person on June 23rd and will consider the following criteria when selecting work:

  • Creative innovation (approaching chosen medium or subject matter with new perspective)
  • Clarity of intention (consistency of ideas, processes, and narrative)
  • Technical execution 
  • Presentation (appropriate to the work)

The Jurors will be offering an optional critique of artwork for a fee of $20.00, which is to help offset the costs associated with this enhanced service. At the time of registration, please indicate if you would be interested in this optional critique, and your works will be noted accordingly.

We also encourage applicants to review the criteria for each of the artist awards, when considering what artwork to submit.

Registration

Step 1 – Complete online registration form by June 13, 2025 at noon

Click here to complete the online registration form using upper and lower case, NOT all capitals. Before submitting the form, please be sure that information about the artwork (name, medium, selling price) is accurate since it will appear on published materials.
A copy of the submitted form will be emailed to the address provided. Please keep this email as a record of the information on the registration form so you can ensure that the label(s) on the digital image(s) you send match your registration form.

Step 2 – Pay registration fee by June 13th at noon

Pay the registration fee using PayPal (you do not have to be an account holder, simply enter your credit card information).

Pricing is as follows:

  • One artwork submission $45
  • Two artwork submissions $60
  • Number of Optional Critiques $20 per artwork

 Note: The entry fee is non-refundable. Limited subsidies are available for first-time applicants. For more information, contact Janna Smith at janna@countyarts.ca.

Please select the number of submissions to be entered and then click Pay Now.

Registration Fees
Step 3 – Submit digital images to info@countyarts.ca by June 13th at noon
Please consult the following document to learn about the digital image requirements.

Important Dates

Thursday April 24, 2025
Registration OPENS. Press release announcing the beginning of artist registration.

Friday, June 13, 2025 by NOON
Registration CLOSES. In addition to completing the online registration form and sending digital images, artists must pay the registration fee by this date.

Saturday, June 21, 2025 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
Art Intake Day – Apply art tags & bring artwork to County Arts Lab – 206 Main St W, Unit 2E, Picton.

Thursday, June 26, 2025
Award winners announced.

Friday, June 27, 2025
Show OPENS – from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm each day, but 9:00 pm on Fridays and 5:00 pm on Sundays.

Sunday, July 13, 2025
Show CLOSES at 2:00 pm. Artists pick up unsold artworks between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm.