Art Toronto
ACI Unveils 2026 Finalists
of the Canadian Art Inspiration Student Challenge

See Canada through the eyes
of a new generation of artists

Responding to the theme “Canada through My Eyes,” students in Grades 7–12 drew inspiration from Canadian art to explore the places, people, and experiences that shape their lives. Their works offer personal reflections on identity, community, and belonging—from family traditions and childhood memories to our changing relationship with the natural world.

Join us at Art Toronto to celebrate these emerging talents.

Their works will be on display at the Art Canada Institute booth.

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Anonymous

Grant and Alice Burton

The Connor, Clark & Lunn Foundation

L’Heureux Family Foundation

Jackman Foundation

Ann and Roger Phillips Foundation

Silver Sponsors

Anne-Marie Canning

The Joan and Clifford Hatch Foundation

The Norman and Margaret Jewison Charitable Foundation

Thursday, October 29 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
255 Front Street West, Toronto

Public hours

Friday, October 30: noon–9 p.m.

Saturday, October 31: noon–7 p.m.

Sunday, November 1: noon–6 p.m.

Purchase tickets at the Art Toronto website.

View the Online exhibition

Unable to attend? View the 2026 Canadian Art Inspiration Student Challenge online exhibition.