The Gallery at the J (at the Miles Nadal JCC) is seeking artists and partner organizations to participate in our 2025 season!
We are attracted to artwork that tells a story. We want our viewers to experience a journey – yours and theirs.
Artists and organizations are asked to examine universal values through a Jewish lens. Each month has been assigned a theme/subject which represent a selection of our core principles. Please carefully review the criteria before submitting. (We acknowledge the additional themes associated with months of the year such as Asian Heritage Month and Black History Month. If there are themes and subjects you are not seeing that you feel we should include, please write to deannad@mnjcc.org for future consideration)
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Themes and Deadlines for The Gallery at the J – 20th Anniversary Season
2025 is the 20th anniversary of The Gallery at the J! We have an incredible season lined up. Please see our Open Calls if you are interested in submitting your work.
January 2025 Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World)
Janet Read presents Arctic Coasts. A tribute to the beauty and vulnerability of Greenland.
February 2025 – Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month
The MNjcc Disability/Visibility program returns with its annual photography exhibit.
March 2025 – International Women’s Day
Jewish Women and the Comic Book Arts. Presented in partnership with the Beth Tzedec Museum in honour of International Womens Day.
April 2025 – Children’s Art
The MNjcc’s Early Childhood Education exhibit will feature works by Daycare, Preschool and Afterschool children.
May 2025 – Israeli-Canadian
The MNjcc presents a photography exhibit of Israeli-Canadian families in Toronto.
OPEN CALL: June 2025 – Pride 2SLGBTQ2+
Deadline to submit: February 28, 2025
Come as you are and bring your full self to your art. Celebrate the victories of the 2SLGBTQ2+ community and your hopes for the future.
OPEN CALL: July 2025 – General Call
Deadline to submit: March 31, 2025
Submit any subject or theme to this open call. Preference will be given to artists whose work challenges the viewer to think deeply about their pieces.
OPEN CALL: August 2025 – Tu B’av
Deadline to submit: April 30, 2025
What is love? Who do we love and why? How do we overcome heartbreak? Explore all the “feels” for this Jewish day of love.
OPEN CALL: September 2025 – Indigenous Culture
Deadline to submit: May 31, 2025
As a member of the Indigenous community, your work can explore the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of Indigenous peoples.
OPEN CALL: October 2025 – Mental Health and Wellness
Deadline to submit: June 30, 2025
Mental health impacts everyone. Help stop the stigma and support healing through your artwork.
November 2025 – Holocaust Education Week
The Toronto Holocaust Museum returns in honour of Holocaust Education Week.
OPEN CALL: December 2025 – Jewish& (Interfaith)
Deadline to submit: August 31, 2025
Jewish& invites multi-faith, multi-cultural, mixed heritage folks to explore their Jewishness and celebrate what makes it unique.
