Artists (18 years+) at early, mid, and later points in their career are invited to submit to Neilson Park Creative Centre’s (NPCC) IMPACT 2026, Annual Juried Exhibition.
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.
IMPACT 2026 will be exhibited in all the galleries at Neilson Park Creative Centre.
Key Dates
Exhibition Dates:
July 7 to July 29, 2026
Exhibition Location:
All Galleries at Neilson Park Creative Centre
Due Date for Call for Entry:
Monday, May 1, 2026
Artist Notifications Emailed On:
Friday, May 29, 2026
Delivery to NPCC of Accepted Artworks:
Thursday, July 2 from 9 am to 9:30 pm
Friday, July 3 from 9 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, July 4 from 9 am to 4:30 pm.
Exhibition Reception and Awards:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Art Space Connect Gallery
Pick up of Accepted Artworks:
Thursday, July 30 from 9 am to 9:30 pm
Friday, July 31 from 9 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, August 1 from 9 am to 4:30 pm
Awards
First Place: $1,000
Second Place: $750
Third Place: $500
One People’s Choice Award: $200
Two Honourable Mentions: $100 each
Juror
Kat Honey
Artist, Art Instructor
Kat Honey is an artist, art instructor and former graphic designer. An award-winning graduate of OCAD, Kat’s work includes collage, signage and painting — encompassing bold graphics, subtle patterns, text, wit and wordplay.
Recent exhibitions include: In Situ Multi Arts Festival, The Red Head Gallery, Gladstone House’s Come up to My Room, The Artist Project 2023-26, Quest Art, Station Gallery, Fashion Art Toronto F/W 2023 & 2025, and several downtown office building lobbies.
Kat has designed a neon installation commission for Gladstone House (fabricated by FUSE Neon), designed and illustrated Bright Fish, a book of poetry by the late Lavell Ferris Baldock, and created collages for all suites and corridors in the recently-renovated Union Hotel, Toronto. Prints of her work also grace Vancouver’s Plain Jane Skin Bar and Toronto’s Sloane luxury rental condominium.
As an instructor Kal creates learning environments that are supportive and adventurous. She leads courses and workshops online and in-person – including for Neilson Park – as well as lecturing and jurying exhibitions. She hosts the popular free Virtual Collage Jam on YouTube.
www.kathoney.ca
Submission Information
Selection Process
- All submitted artworks will be juried.
- Decisions will be made on the digital images submitted by the artist.
- The juror’s decision is final.
- Accepted artists will be notified by email by May 29, 2026.
- NPCC reserves the right to use submitted images for publicity purposes.
Submission Guidelines
- Each artist may submit up to two artworks in any medium.
- Submissions are complete after the application form, payment and images are received.
- Digital images submitted for jurying must be in a .jpg format. Images should be labelled as follows: LastName_FirstName_ArtworkTitle.
- Artworks must be original, created within the last two years and not displayed previously in the galleries at NPCC.
- All submitted 2-D artwork must not exceed 50 pounds.
- Artworks must be wired and ready to hang. D rings are acceptable provided they are a minimum of ½ inch in diameter.
- Wire should be placed no lower than 6 inches from the top and must be 3 inches below the top of the frame.
- Wire should be appropriate for weight of the artwork. Large artwork should be wired with triple strand wire.
- Please wrap sharp edges of wiring with tape.
- Fibre Art/Textiles should be submitted with proper display equipment. It can be hung with a pocket/sleeve sewn to the top back with a rod or dowel to extend one inch either side of the artwork.
- Video entries should be submitted in MP4 format in a link, see website for details
- Video entries must have their own presentation devices, screens and installation notes. Artists may be asked to be available to help with installation.
- Artists submitting installation artwork must provide their own hanging devices, installation notes and may be asked to be available to help with installation.
- Artworks must have two temporary NPCC labels attached to it listing the artist’s name, phone number, title of artwork, medium and price taped to the back.
Sale of Art
- Sales of artwork are processed by NPCC. Artists will be notified by email when artwork is sold.
- NPCC will arrange for the purchaser to pick up the artwork.
- Cheques for artwork sales will be issued and mailed to the artist within 30 days after the show closes, less 15% commission to NPCC.
- HST is applicable on all sales. HST will be remitted to artists on submission of their HST registration number, otherwise HST will be reported and remitted by NPCC.
Entry Fees
Please note entry fees are non-refundable.
NPCC Members and College or University Students
G26IMPACT1: One Artwork: $25 plus HST, total of $28.25
G26IMPACT2: Two Artworks: $35 plus HST, total of $39.55
Non-NPCC Members
G26IMPACT3: One Artwork: $35 plus HST, total of $39.55
G26IMPACT4: Two Artworks: $45 plus HST, total of $50.85
How to Submit Your Artwork for Jurying
There are two methods to submit your application form, images and payment, online or at the centre.
Online
- Complete the application form and upload images below.
- Payment online below.
At the Centre
- Print the application form here, email or drop off at the centre
- Email images to gallery@neilsonparkcreativecentre.com
- Payment by credit, debit, cheque or cash
For any questions or assistance please email Cory at gallery@neilsonparkcreativecentre.com
IMPACT 2026
Online Application Form
Online Payment
To complete your entry form for IMPACT 2026, please make your payment. Please note entry fees are non-refundable.
NPCC Members and College or University Students
One Artwork: $25 plus HST, total of $28.25, click here G26IMPACT1
Two Artworks: $35 plus HST, total of $39.55, click here G26IMPACT2
Non-NPCC Members
One Artwork: $35 plus HST, total of $39.55, click here G26IMPACT3
Two Artworks: $45 plus HST, total of $50.85, click here G26IMPACT4
For more information or questions, please email Cory at gallery@neilsonparkcreativecentre.com