BFAA 2026 Juried Exhibition
The Artist’s Mark, BFAA’s premier annual juried exhibition established in 2019, returns in 2026 showcasing original artwork by local artists, once again bringing art and the community together. This unique and prestigious celebration of art is promoted through multiple social media outlets and local public media, is proudly funded by the City of Burlington’s Arts and Culture Grant funding as well as local community sponsors.
This year’s popular members-only 14-day juried exhibit will be at the Hub in the Burlington Centre, taking place October 18 to November 1, 2026. The exhibit will then be displayed at the Burlington Central Library for the month of November and will also be featured online as well. Six artists juried into the show will lead Artist’s Talks for BFAA members at the Art Gallery of Burlington as well as on Zoom. After the juried show is complete, members are also offered the opportunity for a jurors’ feedback session on their submission for a nominal fee.
The BFAA brings art and community together. We are be expanding our outreach of exhibits, artist talks and hands-on workshops to our senior’s community and families by including Artist’s Talks and workshops at two Burlington seniors residences. In addition we will be hosting hands-on sessions at the Hub for family and youth on November 14 and 15th from noon to 4pm.
This year’s popular members-only 14-day juried exhibit will be at the Hub in the Burlington Centre, taking place October 18 to November 1, 2026. The exhibit will then be displayed at the Burlington Central Library for the month of November and will also be featured online as well. Six artists juried into the show will lead Artist’s Talks for BFAA members at the Art Gallery of Burlington as well as on Zoom. After the juried show is complete, members are also offered the opportunity for a jurors’ feedback session on their submission for a nominal fee.
The BFAA brings art and community together. We are be expanding our outreach of exhibits, artist talks and hands-on workshops to our senior’s community and families by including Artist’s Talks and workshops at two Burlington seniors residences. In addition we will be hosting hands-on sessions at the Hub for family and youth on November 14 and 15th from noon to 4pm.
The Artist’s Mark 2026 Jurors’ Decision and Commentary Night
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All art lovers are invited to be part of this special event hosted by Burlington Fine Arts Association Inc. (BFAA) at the AGB, on Thursday October 1 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM in the Shoreline Room. Members of the public can Register free of charge at this Eventbrite Link*. RSVP soon, as seating is limited. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-artists-mark-2026-jurors-decision-and-commentary-night-tickets-1998617577977 *BFAA members and their families also register on Eventbrite so we can track seating required. It's free. No need to print the tickets,. Come meet our two distinguished Hamilton-area jurors: Marla Panko and Clarence Porter, both very accomplished artists with extensive experience in exhibiting, arts education, and community leadership. (Learn more at marlapanko.ca and porter-arts.com). Hear jurors' impressions and learn from their commentary on forty artworks accepted into this year’s pre-eminent juried show. Help make it another exceptional Jurors’ event as part of The Artist’s Mark juried show series, now in its eight consecutive year! After this jurying event concludes, BFAA invites you to visit the resulting high-calibre juried show, The Artist’s Mark 2026, exhibitions at:
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The Artist's Mark 2026 Judges
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Marla Panko is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores impermanence, memory, time and shared culture through geometric abstraction.
Learn more at marlapanko.ca |
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Clarence Porter is an award-winning Master Pastel Artist of Canada, an Eminent Pastelist and an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists.
Learn more at porter-arts.com |
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Don’t miss this opportunity to have your work considered for The Artist’s Mark 2026. Each juror has a unique lens and outcomes are always surprising!
Submission deadline: September 28, before midnight!
Call for Entry package and details: https://www.burlingtonfinearts.com/calls-to-entry.html
Please join this celebration of art, bringing the creations of local art to the community!
Submission deadline: September 28, before midnight!
Call for Entry package and details: https://www.burlingtonfinearts.com/calls-to-entry.html
Please join this celebration of art, bringing the creations of local art to the community!
Past TAM Exhibitions
Please enjoy the videos of The Artist's Mark from previous years.
