The StFX Art Gallery in Antigonish is moving into the jury review phase for its upcoming 50th-anniversary exhibition, titled 50/50. Established in 1976, the gallery is marking five decades of service to the region by showcasing 50 artworks by 50 local artists from Antigonish, Pictou, and Guysborough Counties.
The gallery closed its call for entries on May 15, 2026. A panel of three jurors—Carissa Ainslie, Rebecca Fisk, and Michael McCormack—is currently reviewing the submissions. The artists were invited to submit work that explores themes of chance and convergence for the milestone show.
Selected artists will receive notice by June 19, 2026, and will be required to deliver their work to the gallery’s space in Mulroney Hall between June 25 and June 26. Each artist selected for the exhibition will receive a $350 professional fee.
The final collection will be on display from July 9 through September 19, 2026. This exhibition follows a busy period for the institution, which continues to manage a permanent collection of approximately 3,500 artworks. Under the leadership of current director Dr. Andrea Terry, the gallery remains a central part of the local arts community and a member of the Maple League Galleries.
