1. Who can participate?

The Art Gala welcomes artists of all ages and experience levels. Artwork is accepted in the following categories:

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• Elementary School

• Middle School

• High School

• Adult Amateur

• Adult Professional

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Artists should submit work appropriate to their category at the time of entry.

2. Entry Cost

Youth Categories: $15 each

Adult Categories: $25 each

3. Submission Timeline

• Submissions Open: January 1, 2026

• Final Image Due for Virtual Gallery: March 1, 2026

• Online Voting Begins: March 5, 2026

• Final Entries Accepted: March 20, 2026

• Art Gala & Public Exhibition: April 2, 2026

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Only artwork with a final image submitted by March 1 will be included in the Virtual Gallery and eligible for online voting.

4. Artwork Guidelines

Size & Weight Requirements

• 2D artwork must not exceed 24 inches by 24 inches

• Sculptural work must weigh no more than 5 pounds and fit on a 24 inch by 24-inch platform

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Ready to Hang

• All 2D artwork must be ready to hang at the time of drop-off, with appropriate hardware securely attached.

• Piece Completion

• Artwork does not need to be fully completed at the time of entry. However, artists must submit an image that accurately represents the final concept of the piece by March 1 to be included in the virtual gallery and get online votes toward the Fan Favorite Award.

5. Labeling Requirements

Each artwork must be clearly labeled with:

• Artist name

• Title of the piece

• Any additional relevant details

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​A labeling form will be provided closer to the event to ensure consistency across the exhibition.

6. Virtual Gallery & Voting Eligibility

Accepted artwork will be featured in the Art Gala Virtual Gallery, allowing the public to view and vote on submissions prior to the event.

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To be included in the Virtual Gallery:

• A final image of the completed artwork must be submitted by March 1, 2026

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Online voting runs from March 5 through April 2 at 6:00 PM and contributes toward the Fan Favorite Award, which includes a cash prize.

7. Sales Opportunity

Artists may choose to list their artwork for sale during the Art Gala.

If a piece is sold:

• A sales commission will be applied

• Specific commission details will be shared prior to the event

8. Awards and Recognition

Artwork will be eligible for multiple awards and recognition, including:

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• Fan Favorite - $500 prize

• Best In Show - $250 prize

• Elementary School Winner - $50 gift card for Art Supplies

• Middle School Winner - $50 gift card for Art Supplies

• High School Winner - $75 gift card for Art Supplies

• Amateur Adult Winner - $100 gift card for Art Supplies

• Professional Adult Winner - $100 gift card for Art Supplies

• Additional Honors may include: Most Creative, Best Technique, Best Use of Color, Perspective, Original Content, Honorable Mentions and Committee Favorite

Judges and judging criteria will be announced closer to the event.

9. Public Exhibition

All accepted artwork will be featured in a public gallery exhibition during the Art Gala on April 2, 2026.

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Artists are encouraged to attend the event, participate in the Artist Meet & Greet, and share their work with the community.

10. Artwork Drop off & Pick Up

Detailed instructions regarding:

• Artwork drop-off

• Artwork pick-up

• Installation timing

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Instructions will be sent to accepted artists closer to the event date.