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Art Competitions for Kids and Families in Toronto

Create, compete and take home something you’re proud of. Seasonal art competitions and events at the CCSA studio.

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CCSA’s art competitions in Toronto give young artists a fun reason to push their creativity further. Every competition is hosted at our studio, guided by professional artist-instructors and built around one exciting challenge. Participants get all the materials they need, expert tips along the way and the thrill of seeing their work celebrated.

Judging is friendly and fair: entries are judged on creativity, with each participant’s age taken into account, so every artist has a real chance to win. Win or not, everyone goes home with their own finished creation. New competitions and seasonal events are added throughout the year, so check back often.

Why Compete at CCSA

Hosted in our art studio. Every competition takes place at our fully equipped Toronto studio.

  • Everything is provided. Materials and tools are included, so participants just bring their imagination.

  • Expert guidance. Professional artist-instructors are on hand to help every participant.

  • Fair judging. Entries are judged on creativity and each participant’s age.

  • Prizes and keepsakes. Winners take home prizes, and everyone takes home their artwork.

Upcoming Art Competitions and Events

Every event is hosted at the CCSA studio in Toronto. Tap an event to see the details and register.

Turn a pumpkin into a creative masterpiece! Join us at CCSA for two hours of imaginative pumpkin carving, with an instructor on hand to guide the children.

Details:

  • Date: October 23

  • Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

  • Ages: 7 – 12

  • Fee: $25 per child

  • Location: Canadian Contemporary School of Art

We’ll provide the pumpkins and all carving tools—children just need to bring their imagination! Each child will design and carve a pumpkin to take home

Three prizes will be awarded to three winners, with judging based on creativity and each child’s age.

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Enjoy a creative afternoon at CCSA! Join us for a relaxed pumpkin carving workshop, where you can explore your ideas, enjoy refreshments and create a pumpkin to take home. No experience is needed; an instructor will guide you.

Details:

  • Date: October 25

  • Time: 4 – 6 p.m.

  • Ages: Adults

  • Fee: $45 per person

  • Location: Canadian Contemporary School of Art

Your registration includes:

  • A pumpkin to carve and take home

  • All carving tools

  • Guidance from an instructor

  • Refreshments

Come with friends or enjoy some creative time for yourself!

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Previous Competition

Hat-tastic 2026: Toronto Children’s Hat Competition

Design a Hat for Your Wildest Adventure

In our first Toronto Hat Competition, we asked young artists ages 4 to 12 one question: If you could go anywhere, do anything, or be anyone, what kind of hat would you wear? Children from around the world sent in handmade 3D hats inspired by dream adventures, imaginary worlds and future selves, from space explorers to candy-kingdom royalty. A jury of professional artists and educators judged entries in three age groups (4–6, 7–9, 10–12) on creativity, originality, artistic expression and use of colour. The winning hats were celebrated at our exhibition and reception gala at the CCSA gallery on February 28, 2026. Congratulations to Elizabeth Griaznova (1st), Leyla Kazi (2nd) and Paulina Reinis (3rd), and thank you to every young designer who took part.

 

Competition FAQs

  • Entries are judged on creativity, with each participant’s age taken into account, so younger and older artists are judged fairly.

  • Each competition lists its prizes in the event details. For the Pumpkin Carving Competition for Kids, three prizes are awarded to three winners.

  • Nothing but imagination. Materials and tools are provided for every event, including the pumpkins and carving tools for our pumpkin events.

  • No. Instructors guide every participant, and judging takes age into account, so beginners have a real chance to win.

  • All competitions and events take place at the Canadian Contemporary School of Art, 109 Vanderhoof Ave, Unit 6, Toronto, ON M4G 2H7.