Rescued Painting Accepted into Prestigious Canadian Exhibition

29 April, 2026 0 comments Leave a comment

I’m excited to share a recent win from the studio. Here’s the note I received from the Society of Canadian Artists:

"Dear Karen Richardson,
Congratulations! On behalf of the SCA, it is our pleasure to inform you that your artwork Starting Over has been successfully juried into the SCA 2026 Open International Online Juried Exhibition."

Here are a few quick details about this show that made my acceptance feel extra special:
• 14 countries represented
• 1,180 artworks submitted
• 180 works selected (about 15%)
• $14,000 in prize money awarded

Having Starting Over included in this renowned juried exhibition feels both thrilling and deeply affirming. I congratulate all the amazing artists who have work in the show. You can view the full online exhibition until May 15 here: SCA 2026 Open International Online Juried Exhibition.

Ironically, this 12 x 9 inch painting sat half-finished in a studio drawer for five years. Finding it again was the nudge I needed to either finish it or finally let it go.

View the behind-the-scenes-story of how I brought it back to life here: The Painting That Took 5 Years to Finish. It's a lesson in patience and tenacity for us all. Sometimes we just need time to ponder our options and come up with a new way forward.

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