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Tradition Transformed

Name: Tradition Transformed
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2027-01-16
Location: Orillia

Tradition Transformed is the 25th annual juried landscape exhibition held at the Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) in Orillia, Ontario. Running from September 26, 2026, to January 16, 2027, the exhibition features contemporary interpretations of the Canadian landscape by 31 selected artists.

Date: Sep 26, 2026 - Jan 16, 2027
Location: Orillia
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

25th annual juried landscape exhibition
Features 31 selected artists and 32 works
Showcases contemporary interpretations of the Canadian landscape
Held at the Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH)

This annual exhibition, titled Tradition Transformed, celebrates the Canadian landscape through the eyes of contemporary artists. The 25th iteration of the juried exhibition will showcase 32 selected works from 31 artists, chosen from 213 submissions reviewed by this year’s jurors. The exhibition is inspired by Franklin Carmichael, a renowned Canadian landscape artist and Group of Seven member who was born in Orillia and frequently captured the distinctive character of Northern Ontario landscapes.

The exhibition is hosted by the Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH). An opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m., during which remarks and awards will commence at 1:30 p.m. Awards to be announced include the Jurors' Prize, Kevin J. Batchelor Emerging Artist Award, Norma Duggan Award, and Philip Jackman Photography Prize. The exhibition will be open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., throughout its run.

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