Awards

Artist Project Prizes (Brand new for 2025)

First In Show: Open to all artist who are appearing in the Main section for the first time.

Best In Show: Open to artists working all media showing in the main section.

Standing Ovation: Open to artists in the Main and Installation sections working in sculpture and other media that results in free-standing works.

The winners will receive:

In-booth signage highlighting the award - distributed on Opening Night
Social media and e-newsletter features
10% off the resign price for 2026 (resign form must be submitted by Friday May 16)

Jury Members:

Leah Collins (Senior Writer, CBC Arts)

Sayem Khan (Assistant Director, MKG127)

Alisha Struino (Owner/Designer, Studio Otty)

Mia Nielsen (Director, Artist Project)

Ross Jennings (Exhibitor Relations Lead)

Gladstone House Award

We are delighted to announce the return of the Gladstone House Award.

The winner will receive a $1000 artist fee, a 1-night stagy at Gladstone House AND have their artwork featured in a guest room for one year.

The parameters for the award are as follows:

Artist must be regional (Greater Toronto Area)
2D work suitable for presentation in a hotel room (the space is unfacilitated and work may be touched), including framed photographs, drawings, prints, collage and other works on paper, painting (Stretched canvas or panel). Textile work may also be considered.
A wide range of subject matter will be considered
No limitations on colour or style of work
The winner will be selected by the Gladstone House curator during the show

Toronto Image Works Prize

We are delighted to introduce the Toronto Image Works Prize.

The prize will be selected by the world-renowned photographer and artist, and Toronto Image Works founder, Edward Burtynsky. The winner will receive a $500 gift card to Toronto Image Works, a dedicated Instagram post, and have a custom award sign to display in their booth throughout the weekend. The winner will be announced during Artist Project's Opening Night.

All lens-based artists are invited to submit your application as a PDF.

To apply, please submit the following:

5 works to be considered
100 word artist statement
A short artist bio
Instagram + Website links

The deadline for submissions is Friday 18 April.

Submit your application to: Ross.Jennings@informa.com

Toronto Image Works Discount

We are delighted to announce our friends at Toronto Image works are offering an exclusive discount for Artist Project exhibitors on services.

Use the reference code AP2025 when placing your order and make it clear that you are an Artist Project Participant. All orders must be placed via email, phone, or in-person, the discount cannot be used online.

This discount cannot be applied after the order is invoiced and paid.

The discount includes:

10% off captures (original artworks), scanning (film) & match prints
10% off Photo, Inkjet & Fine Art Printing (UV printing not included)
10% off Laminating
10% off Mounting - includes backmounting to foam, sintra, acrylic, ACP, ACPD and facemounting to regular or non glare acrylic

To place an order contact the Customer Care Team:

Email: customercare@torontoimageworks.com
Phone: 416-703-1999
In-person: 80 Spadina Avenue Suite 207, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2J4