Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Richmond Art Museum's 128th Annual Exhibition accepts work from artists 18+ living in Indiana or Ohio. Entry fee is $55; works must be original, completed 2025–2026, and not previously shown at this museum's annual exhibition. Prizes total ~$30,000, including $5,000 for Best of Show. Deadline: September 4, 2026.
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Deadline. September 4, 2026
“Deadline Friday, September 4, 2026. Entries open Friday, July 31, 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $55 to apply
“$55 entry”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. ~$30,000 total: $5,000 Best of Show, 3 x $1,000, 5 x $500, 6 x $250 + purchase awards
“Approximately $30,000 in prizes and purchase awards ($5,000 Best of Show; $1,000 Awards of Excellence × 3; $500 Merit Awards × 5; $250 Merit Awards × 6). Museum provides insurance on works while at museum for listed sales price (max $5,000 per item).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. November 5, 2026 – January 9, 2027
Who can apply. Artists 18 years or older who presently live in Indiana or Ohio. Works must be original, completed in last two years (2025-2026), and not previously exhibited in this museum's annual exhibition. Advanced division artists' works cannot have
“Artists 18 years or older who presently live in Indiana or Ohio.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Three jurors: Amy MacLennan (Curator at Swope Art Museum), Brian Harper (Founder/Executive Director of Artaxis, university instructor), Antonio McAfee (photographer, university instructor). Jury decisions notified September 18, 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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