In a little over a week, the Portage and District Arts Centre will host the Central Region Juried Art Exhibition.

It features 40 works by 40 artists from the region, including 15 from Portage la Prairie.

One is Olivia Leader, who's part of the tour for the first time. She says the process of being juried is significant.

"I want to keep learning and growing, and trying new things. So when I can submit a piece of art into the exhibition, and have it critiqued by professional artists, and get feedback from them, helps me keep learning and growing."

Photographer Evangeline Chan's also from Portage, and has been part of the Central Region Exhibition in the past, and this year, submitted a photo of Delta. She recommends any artist who hasn't participated should try.

Evangeline Chan

"Don't hold back. Pick what you feel will be great, and just submit it. Even if you don't get selected, it's still a great experience to be in it. And you get some really great feedback, and you can improve yourself from there."

The Central Region Juried Art Exhibition begins at PDAC August 9th, with the official opening on the 11th.