This! is Canada – Virtual Gallery
Experiences Canada’s This! Is Canada – Virtual Art Gallery provides a space for youth to express themselves through art and share their talents with the rest of the country. The gallery highlights the incredible talent, resilience, leadership and diversity of our country’s young people from coast-to-coast-to-coast!
We are excited to announce a new online gallery! This year’s theme is “Feels Like Home” where we invite youth to submit art (in any medium) that represents what makes them feel like home. Whether it be friendships, family, culture, or a specific place or community that makes you feel at home – we want to see it!
Gallery submissions are open to youth 12-25, and we will be accepting submissions until June 12, 2022


Youth between the ages of 12-25 are invited to submit their artwork to be featured in our virtual art gallery this summer. Art should follow the theme ‘Feels Like Home’ and feature representations of what makes them feel at home; whether it be friendships, family, culture, or a specific place or community. Artwork is encouraged from all different mediums (painting, sculpting, drawing, printmaking, photography, beading, poetry, etc.).
All youth who submit artwork will be added to a draw to win one of 8 $25 gift cards. At the end of the submission period, all artworks will be reviewed by our team of volunteer judges who will select 3 pieces in each age category to receive the Gallery Award.
GALLERY AWARDS
$500
AWARD WINNER
$100
RUNNER UP
$25
GENERAL PRIZE DRAW
Gallery Awards will be awarded to 3 youth (1 Winner and 2 runners up) in each age group: 12-15 years, 16-19 years, 20-25 years. A team of volunteer judges will assist Experiences Canada in reviewing all submissions over the last two weeks of June. The final selection will be determined based on three factors:
- The quality of the submission
- The artist’s personal bio, their representation of the theme ‘Feels like home’
- Ensuring a representative balance of Canada’s geographic, cultural, and linguistic diversity
All submissions will also go into the draw to win one of 8 $25 gift vouchers to a local art store or restaurant of their choice from within their community. Winners will be notified via email.
2021 VIRTUAL GALLERY THEME: PANDEMIC PERSPECTIVES
63 artworks were submitted last year exploring what life have been like for youth during the pandemic. Prizes were awarded in three age categories: 12-15, 16-19, and 20-25.
GALLERY AWARDS
12-15
16-19
20-25
SUPPORT THIS! IS CANADA – VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
We know that many families have been severely impacted by the pandemic, and we need your support to ensure no youth is left behind due to changes in their family’s financial circumstances, cultural concerns or geographical or technological disadvantages.
You can help ensure our programs are accessible to all. Please consider making a donation, allowing youth to stay connected and participate in our virtual programs.