Welcome to the Upper Clements Summer Arts Festival!

For artists seeking professional recognition and the opportunity to participate in a juried exhibition, the Upper Clements Summer Arts Festival is pleased to offer a Juried Critics' Choice Award.

Opportunities to exhibit in juried shows can be limited, particularly in rural Nova Scotia, making this a valuable opportunity for both emerging and established artists. Inclusion in a juried exhibition is often viewed as a meaningful professional achievement and can help artists build their exhibition history and artistic credentials.

The Festival's jury panel has been assembled by UCCDA President Tim Wall, a former commercial art gallery owner and art dealer with many years of experience working with artists, collectors, and the public. 

The panel brings together individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives related to the arts, providing a thoughtful and well-rounded evaluation process.

Following the submission deadline of JULY 10, the jury will review all entries and select those works they believe demonstrate a strong level of artistic merit. Selected artists will be entered into a select Juried Exhibit portion of our festival programming and receive a Juried Critics' Choice Recognition Certificate, acknowledging their inclusion in the juried portion of the exhibition.

In making their selections, jurors may consider factors such as technical skill, composition, originality, visual impact, and presentation. From among the selected works, the jury will identify the recipients of the Juried Critics' Choice Award.