Portrait Society of Canada Announces

A New International Online Destination for Contemporary Portrait Art

Official Opening: August 28, 2026

The Portrait Society of Canada is proud to announce the launch of the Virtual Portrait Museum, an innovative online museum dedicated to celebrating excellence in portraiture by Canadian and international artists.

The Virtual Portrait Museum will officially open on August 28, 2026, as a permanent feature of the Portrait Society of Canada's website, www.portraitsocietyofcanada.com . The museum will provide artists with a prestigious platform to exhibit their work, connect with audiences around the world, and contribute to the ongoing appreciation of portrait art.

Founded in 2001, the Portrait Society of Canada has spent the past 25 years promoting, supporting, and advancing the art of portraiture in Canada and internationally. Through exhibitions, competitions, educational programs, artist networking opportunities, and commissions, the Society has become a leading voice for portrait artists and portrait art enthusiasts.

The creation of the Virtual Portrait Museum marks an exciting new chapter in the Society's mission. By bringing together outstanding portrait artists from diverse cultures and artistic traditions, the museum will serve as a dynamic and accessible global gallery, open to visitors 24 hours a day from anywhere in the world.

The Portrait Society of Canada warmly invites portrait artists from Canada and around the globe to apply for inclusion in the Virtual Portrait Museum. Artists working in all portrait media and styles are encouraged to participate.

Selected artists will have the opportunity to:

• Showcase their portrait work in a professionally curated online museum environment.
• Reach an international audience of collectors, art enthusiasts, educators, and fellow artists.
• Become part of a growing global community dedicated to excellence in portraiture.
• Gain increased visibility through the Portrait Society of Canada's international network.

"The Virtual Portrait Museum reflects our commitment to preserving and promoting the art of portraiture while embracing new digital opportunities to connect artists and audiences worldwide. We are excited to welcome artists from across Canada and around the world to join us in this landmark initiative."

Join The Museum

Become part of the Virtual Portrait Museum community and help celebrate, preserve, and promote the art of portraiture. Artists, collectors, educators, and portrait enthusiasts from around the world are invited to participate in this growing digital museum.

The museum fee is a one-time administration fee required for inclusion in the permanent collection of the Virtual Portrait Museum. This option allows non-member artists to be part of the Virtual Portrait Museum without any ongoing obligations. Once added, the artwork will remain on our website and online permanently. The administration fee helps support the manual work involved in maintaining and developing our website. Portrait Society member-artists receive two free entries and may submit three additional entries at discounted rate.

Join The Museum