Stomping Grounds is a guest curated, cross-region and cross-selection exhibition of juried works. The exhibition’s focus is to bring together a broad and diverse collection and new scope of efficacious works to the Leamington Arts Centre.

Eligiblity:

• This exhibition is open to all visual artists located in Ontario and Michigan.
• All media is accepted. This is a non-theme exhibit.
• Limit of 5 entries.
• All artworks must be originals and not copies, derivatives or artworks based in any way on other copyrighted or published artistic works. They must be entirely executed by the applicant.

Jurying:

This is a juried exhibition. Only those works selected by the curator(s) will be displayed in the exhibit.

About the Guest Curators/Jurors:

Colleen Schindler & Grahame Lynch

Colleen Schindler and Grahame Lynch are multidisciplinary artists and educators whose practices explore themes of identity, memory, and shared experiences. Both are Associate Professors at Toronto Metropolitan University and hold Master of Fine Arts degrees. Their work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions internationally in Japan and the United States, and across Canada including the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, the Thames Art Gallery, Gallery Stratford, and the Leamington Arts Centre. With Colleen’s expertise in drawing, printmaking, photography, and textiles, and Grahame’s focus on image-making and installations that challenge perceptions of vision and space, they bring a thoughtful and dynamic approach to their artistic practices. As guest curators, they aim to engage audiences by fostering dialogue and encouraging broader connections.

How to Submit:

Complete this Submission Form and deliver the artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.

Submissions MUST include:

1. Artist Statement (PDF or doc(x))
2. Curriculum Vitae (PDF or doc(x))
3. Artwork (labeled and wired on back)

Submission Fee: $25/submission

Schedule:

• Entry Deadline: Thursday, August 14
• Exhibition Opens: Friday, August 15
• Reception: Friday, September 19, 6-8pm
• Exhibition Closes: Thursday, October 9
• Artwork Pick Up: Friday, October 10 to Saturday October 25

NO PICK UP BEFORE OCTOBER 10. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 25.

Click the link below for more info and the submission form:https://leamingtonartscentre.com/stomping-grounds-submission-form-2025/