Square Foot Art Exhibition

Dates:
September 5-27, 2026
Hours:
Saturdays and Sundays: 11am-3pm
Admission:  
FREE

The 2nd edition of the MARIPOSA SQUARE FOOT ART EXHIBITION aims to welcome local and regional artists in a charming rural atmosphere, to promote their work and to connect them with art lovers and the general public.

The 1st edition in 2025 of the MARIPOSA SQUARE FOOT ART EXHIBIT was a great success with the 32 participating artists selling 48 artworks.

We welcome all emerging and established artists, working in any media or discipline that results in an artwork that can be hung on a wall, to apply.

The exhibit space is our pavilion located on the farm grounds.  Our 2,000 sq. ft pavilion is an old barn that was renovated into an enchanting reception room.  It is fully licensed to sell and to serve alcoholic beverages.  The building is accessible to people with limited mobility.  More information at Venue for events – Mariposa Farm

MARIPOSA will offer refreshments and meal options during the art exhibit. Visitors will be welcome to visit the farm and enjoy the charming farmstead. Stay tuned for further details!

CALL FOR ARTISTS:

• MARIPOSA’s call for artists is open from March 1, 2026 – 8 am and will close March 31, 2026 – 8 pm.
• 30 artists will be selected to participate in the 2026 event.
• Download Artist Application.2026 and email to slavoie@mariposa-duck.on.ca Three photos of artwork, in a style similar to the artwork to be exhibited, must be submitted with the application. Images must be at least 1920 pixels on both dimensions at 72 dpi.  Images must be in JPEG format.
• All artwork must be 12” x 12” including frame, if applicable. Each selected artist has to provide 5 artworks for the exhibit.  We suggest you have some replacement artworks to replace the pieces that will sell during the show.
• Art works must be original and must be signed. No AI-generated artworks.
• All artwork must be professionally framed or gallery wrapped. If pieces are gallery wrapped canvas, the sides must be painted and finished neatly.  All artwork must be wired for hanging (no sawtooth hangers will be accepted).  Hanging wires and D-rings must be attached to artwork at a third of the way down from the top.
• All artwork must be for sale at a minimum price of $ 100 and a maximum price of $ 400. A 15 % commission will be retained by MARIPOSA.
• Artist will be advised when an artwork is sold and, if they wish, can replace it.
• MARIPOSA assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to any of the works while on exhibit. We recommend that artists insure their artwork.
• MARIPOSA and the artists are both responsible for promoting the art exhibit.
• For promotional purposes, artists are encouraged to be available and present at one of the days of the exhibit. For that day, MARIPOSA will provide a free lunch to the artist.
• MARIPOSA is looking forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in our project.
• For any question regarding this call of artists, please contact Ian Walker at (613) 769 1608 or Suzanne Lavoie at (613) 673 5881.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Application Entry Deadline:
March 31, 2026
Artist Notification:
by April 17, 2026
Artwork Drop Off:
Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29, 2026 between 11am-3pm or by appointment
Exhibit Dates and Hours:
September 2026
Saturdays and Sundays: 11am-3pm or by appointment
Pick Up Unsold Artwork:   
Sunday, September 27, 2026 between 3-5pm and Monday, September 28, 2026 between 11am-3pm or by appointment