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Square Foot Show began as a small, annual art party at Julia Veenstra’s studio in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada—each piece just 12×12 and at a single price. Since 2020, it has exploded into an online “Black Friday of art,” with collectors and artists spanning the globe and many artists selling out in just minutes. We love nothing more than connecting thousands of collectors from across the world with incredible artwork from artists they might never otherwise encounter, all through our fun and fast-paced virtual shows.

The fun continues with November’s annual “Julia Veenstra & Friends” show, featuring a roster of 46 incredible artists selected by Julia Veenstra herself. Held on the 2nd Thursday of each month for 24 hours, these shows bring bold, curated collections to life in an exciting and fast-paced format. We recognize that current events make multi-national events like this complicated. To help bring clarity, we’ve increased transparency around the origin of artwork and have written a letter outlining the impact of tariffs on artists and collectors. Read the letter on Tariffs.

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This Show Features 51 incredible artists selected by Julia Veenstra

Artists
Adele Webster
Alexiss Malolo
Amanda Christina
Amanda Maglis-Long
Arwynn Davey
Ashley Toner
Ashley Way
Barbara Reade
Becky Luth
Brandie Cormier
Brenda Hurley
Char Kolesnnik
Cheryl Stanley
Chris Warburton Hulme
Cobie Cruz
Courtney LeBaron
Deanna Lavoie
Douglas Robinson
Eda Brown
Elena Henderson
Erin Hollingshead
Farrow Mascoe
Helen Agalawatte
Holly Dyrland
Jennifer Dunlap
Jennifer VandenBroek
Jennifer Woodburn
Jodie Blaney
Julie deBoer
Kate Taylor
Kelly Corbett
Laura Stevens
Leah Olsen-Kent
Lisa Leskien
Louise Powers
Margot Roi
maureen Mcneil
Megan Parker
Meghan Irvine
Miriam Slan
Nicole Sutherland
Paul Jacob Chapman
Sandra Manzi
Sara Mullen
Serena West
Sheila Rae Van Delft
Tracy Bultje
Vanya Ryan
Vera Kisseleva
Vicki Carruthers
Wendy Brightbill
Self-taught, 🇨🇦 Louise Powers (@louise.powers_art) was raised in a small town in Northern Ontario and now resides in Nova Scotia. Surrounded by wilderness, she developed an appreciation for nature’s beauty at a very young age. Family outings such as fishing, wild blueberry picking, and Sunday drives along country roads greatly influenced her artistic vision and inspiration. With a pencil and brush in hand from a tender age and a passion for creativity, Louise set the stage for further enhancement of the arts. While pursuing a career in nursing and raising a family, Louise still managed to explore her passion for painting. She attended numerous workshops and joined local art clubs. Her paintings were displayed in small galleries and outdoor venues. After retirement, she further enhanced her creative process and focused mainly on acrylics. She joined ECOAA, Pictou County Creative, and became a member of Acrylic University and the Mastrius artist mentoring program. See more at: louisepowersart.com
🇨🇦 Lisa Leskien (@lisa.on.the.loose) is an artist on the loose, often found running around exploring (and collecting inspiration from) the beautiful trails near her home north of Kingston, Ontario. Her latest body of work features highly textured, hand-carved wood relief paintings, each piece carved, painted and brought to life with bold marks, thick “juicy” paint and wildly exaggerated colour. Lisa loves the physicality of carving into wood, letting the grain and gouge marks become part of the story. Quirky animals, curious objects and lively landscapes emerge from the surface, giving each work a playful sense of movement and personality. Alongside creating her own work, Lisa enjoys sharing the joy of making art with others. She teaches painting, printmaking, crochet, and creative workshops at the Kingston School of Art, encouraging students to explore boldly and embrace their own artistic voice. In 2024, Lisa won the Quinte Plein Air Competition for her vibrant acrylic painting “Greetings from Jimmy the Goat at Hagerman Farms.” After a 16-year career as an elementary school teacher, she followed her dream and became a full-time artist in 2021. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University and a Bachelor of Education from Brock University. See more at: lisaontheloose.com
🇨🇦 Leah Olsen-Kent (@leaholsenkentart) is a Canadian artist whose work captures the quiet beauty and serenity of the natural world. Inspired by nature's moments and the subtle interplay of light and shadow, she creates detailed compositions full of brushstrokes and movement. Her technique involves layering monochromatic tones and limited colour palettes to build depth and contrast, evoking a sense of stillness and introspection. Deeply rooted in minimalism, Leah’s work encourages viewers to slow down and immerse themselves in the overlooked moments of nature. Leah works from her home studio in Cambridge, Ontario, and finds inspiration in the quiet solitude of her surroundings. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto and is an active member of the Society of Canadian Artists. Through her art, she seeks to create a space for contemplation, inviting viewers to pause and appreciate the delicate beauty found in nature’s fleeting moments. See more at: leaholsenkentart.com
🇨🇦 Laura Stevens (@laura_stevens_fineart), trained at Sheridan Institute and Bishop’s University, blends fine arts and psychology in her vibrant depictions of iconic Canadian wildlife. Influenced by her studies and an internship under Wendy Wacko, she abstracts animal forms to capture their dynamic energy through bold color contrasts and fluid line work. Based in Eastern Ontario, Stevens’ work reflects a rigorous exploration of form and spirit, featured in private and public Canadian collections.

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