The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum invites artists to the picturesque heart of the Rideau Canal corridor to create an original work of art, in the tradition of en plein air.

This competition is open to artists of all mediums. Artists will have...

The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum invites artists to the picturesque heart of the Rideau Canal corridor to create an original work of art, in the tradition of en plein air.

This competition is open to artists of all mediums. Artists will have one day to complete an original work of art and submit it to the museum’s gallery, where they will then be reviewed by a Jury. The public is invited to watch the artists compete and vote on their favourite artwork. Rain date June 8, 2025. For more information about the 2025 Rideau Artist of the Year Competition, please visit the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum Facebook page.