Contemporary Art Society
(since 1973)

51st Jury Show 2026

Opening Reception May 2nd

 

The Awards

Pauline Manning Award
First in Show

  Malcolm Smith
for "Winter Rooftops"



Pauline Manning Award
First in Show

Presented by President, Kathy Richards

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Mayor's Award
Second in Show

  Laurie Publicover Mireau
for "Docked at NE-CFB"



Mayor's Award
Second in Show

Presented by Mayor Andy Fillmore

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Louisa Letson
Third in Show

Joy Matthews
for "Sunny Side"




Louisa Letson Award
Third in Show

Presented by Vice President,  Mary Hill

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Honourable Mention Awards




Floral

Donna Dolon

for "Gladiola"
Presented by Show Judge,  Susan Paterson

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Figures

Suzanne James

for "Patience"

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Landscapes

Rae Smith

for "View from Grand Pre Hill"

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Seascapes / Coastal

Malcolm Smith

for "MacLeod's Canteen"

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Cityscapes

Tina Kim

for "Economy Shoe Shop"

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Animals / Birds

Suzanne James

for "Bonded"
Presented by Show Judge,  Inae Kim

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Abstract

Simone Comeau Geddry

for "Arabesque"

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Open Category 

Joy Matthews

for "Fields of Gold"

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Open Category

Claude Comeau

for "The Garden Walk"








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2026 Acknowledged Member Awards
( Recognised for Contributions to Contemporary Art Society )


Maria Albuquerque
(Presented by Diana Snyder)




Rose Marie Mahar
(Presented by Diana Snyder)



Suzanne James
(Presented by Diana Snyder)







2026 Eleanor Vandergrift Volunteer Award


Tina Kim
(Presented by Kathy Richards)

Congratulations to all the artists

Thank you to all the volunteers

JUDGES    Susan Paterson, Inae Kim

Photographs by Betty MacLeod

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