Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
Main Street Arts hosts a national juried exhibition of small works in Clifton Springs, New York, with a $30 entry fee and September 20, 2026 deadline. The show accepts all media except video, sound, and installation, with works limited to 12 inches or less per side. $2,000 in awards are distributed to selected pieces, and eligibility is open to U.S. residents 18 and older.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 20, 2026
“Submission deadline: By 11:59pm on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Accepted artwork due: By Saturday, October 10, 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $30 to apply
“$30 entry”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. $2,000 in awards
“$2,000 total in cash awards: Best in Show $1,000, Main Street Arts Choice Award $250 x 2, Honorable Mention $50 each (10)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. November 7 - December 23, 2026
Who can apply. Open to all U.S. residents 18 years and older.
“Open to all U.S. residents 18 years and older.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Juror to be determined (2025 juror was Heather Olson, Gallery Curator at Main Street Arts)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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