WHY DO YOU CREATE?
Why Do You Create? 2025 Juried Exhibition provides artists with an opportunity to reflect on the motivations and significance behind their creative practices. This exhibition also served as a platform for Ontario artists to present their work alongside their peers, while offering art enthusiasts the chance to discover the exceptional talent within the visual arts community.
This year’s show features a carefully curated collection of 50 works, selected by jurors: Sue Archibald, Jo Yetter, and Daniella Williams. Each piece offers a unique perspective on the exhibition theme, revealing the personal stories that inspire the artists’ expression.
We invite you to explore this inspiring exhibition, connect with the artists’ visions, and celebrate the diverse and dynamic creativity within Ontario’s visual arts landscape.
VAM JURORS 2025
Gallery

The Pond in Winter
2023
12 x 18 in
Fine Art Giclee Print

Melody for Today
2024
20 x 24 in
Arylic on Canvas

Edgar
2024
9 x 12 in
Watercolour on cold pressed paper

Auden (Fallen Angels)
2023
8.25 x 13.5 x 8.25 in
white clay, enamels

Woman with the Hoop Earing
2024
24 × 20 in
Acrylic on canvas

Mr. Grant
2024
30 x 24 in
Oil on canvas

Blue boat
2023
30 x 42 in
Pigments, stone powder on Hanji-paper

Transient Transport
2024
18 x 24 in
Oil on Canvas

Echos of Me
2024
42 x 42 in
Acrylic on Canvas