Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Guild of Creative Art accepts original work in painting, sculpture, and photography for its 34th Annual Open Juried Show (October 4–28, 2026, Shrewsbury, NJ). Entry fees are $40–$60 for non-members, $20–$40 for members, depending on number of works submitted by the August 28 deadline. Total awards distributed include $2,300 with category prizes up to $200.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. August 28, 2026
“Friday, August 28, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $40 to apply
“Non-members: $40 for 1 work, $50 for 2 works, $60 for 3 works. Members: $20 for 1 work, $30 for 2, $40 for 3. Non-refundable.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. $2,300 total incl. $200 category bests in painting, photography, sculpture
How long. Exhibition October 4–28, 2026
Who can apply. Open to all artists. Original work only. Membership status affects entry fees but does not restrict eligibility.
How they choose. Juried
“Two jurors (Jim LaSala, fine art photographer/educator; James Yarosh, artist/designer/gallerist/curator). Initial selection by JPG review; final judging on physical artwork. Awards: $2,300 total including category prizes ($100–$200 each) and 10 bronze achievement medals.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Members only
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