SOUTHEAST OPEN JUDGED EXHIBIT

Southeast Open Judged Exhibit (SOJE)

The Annual Southeast Open Judged Exhibit (SOJE) is a celebrated platform for artistic expression, inviting participation from artists of all ages and all skill levels across the Southeastern Manitoba region. SOJE is renowned for its inclusive celebration of all artists, accepting a variety of mediums including acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, pencil, photography, digital art, and more. 

Application Submission Dates: November 17, 2025 – January 23, 2026

SOJE Opening Public Ceremony: February 27, 2026 | 5:30PM Remarks 

SOJE Public Viewing Dates: February 27, 2026 – March 26, 2026

Note to participants: It is important to open and read all information packets, tags, and hanging guides for your respective categories. Thank you!

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Juvenile Application Information

All youth from Kindergarten to Grade 12 are encouraged to participate no matter what their skill level, medium or experience may be.

Registration for Juvenile Applications is free in the competitive and non-competitive categories.

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Adult Application Information

All adults (18+) are encouraged to participate no matter what their skill level, medium or experience may be.  Each applicant may submit up to two pieces of artwork in total — one in the competitive category and one in the non-competitive category. Only one piece may be entered as competitive.

Registration Fees:

Competitive Category: $10/piece (non-refundable) paid upon registration.

Non-Competitive Category: $10/piece (non-refundable) paid upon registration.

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Educator Application Information

Students of all ages are invited to showcase their artwork at the annual Southeast Open Judged Exhibit (SOJE). This information is for educators who would like to submit their student’s artwork to SOJE. Registration for Student Applications is free in the competitive and non-competitive categories.

Please read the Educator Information Packet for regarding guidelines for educators who are submitting artwork on behalf of their students.

🍁 The Steinbach Arts Council acknowledges that we are on Treaty 1 territory and that the land on which we live and work is the traditional territory of Anishinaabe, Ininiw, Anishiniw, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.