- Deadline
- 11 days left
- Entry fee
- $40
- Award
- $10,000
- Location
- Terre Haute, IN
- Exhibition window
- Oct 2, 2026 → Jan 10, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Aug 7, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 72" max dimension
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About
Submit original visual artwork in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and new media completed within the last two years for juried exhibition with over $10,000 in annual awards.
Overview
The 82nd Wabash Valley Exhibition is a juried regional show for visual artists in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and new media. Open to current or former residents of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee.
Key Dates
- Submissions Open: Monday, May 11, 2026
- Entry Deadline: Friday, July 24, 2026 by 11:59 pm MST
- Acceptance Notification: Friday, August 7, 2026
- Shipped Artwork Due: August 10–16
- Hand-Delivered Artwork: Tuesday–Sunday, Noon–4:00 PM
- Exhibition Dates: October 2, 2026 – January 10, 2027
- Reception & Awards: Friday, October 2, 5–8 PM; Juror's Presentation at 6 PM
- Pick Up Artwork: January 25–31, Noon–5 PM
Eligibility
Open to current or former residents of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. Original artwork must have been completed in the last two years (2024–2026) and not previously exhibited at the Swope Art Museum.
Media & Size
- Up to 5 artworks per artist
- 2D works: maximum 6' in any direction (including frame)
- 3D art: maximum 6' x 3' x 2', or up to 25 pieces; no individual component may exceed 6'; total weight cannot exceed 100 lbs.
- Digital media: .MP4 format, 1920 x 1080 pixels on a USB drive
- One image for 2D; two views for 3D; images must be correctly oriented
Entry Fees
- Museum Members: Free entry for up to 5 artworks
- Non-Members: $40 for up to 5 artworks
- Entry fees are non-refundable
Awards
- Grand Prize: $1,000+
- Awards of Excellence: $750
- Awards of Distinction: $500
- Awards of Honor: $250
- Awards of Recognition: $100
- Purchase awards are given to works for sale only; works become the property of the award sponsor at close of exhibition
Submission Details
Be specific when describing entries on the entry form, including support (canvas, panel, paper, ceramics, etc.). Include edition numbers and processes used (lithograph, intaglio, silver gelatin, digital) for prints and photographs. Submitted images must accurately represent the artwork submitted.
Shipping & Delivery
Ship to: Swope Art Museum, ATTN: 82nd WVE, 25 South 7th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807. Include a return shipping label with prepaid postage. Hand deliveries must be made Tuesday–Sunday, Noon–4 PM during museum open hours.
Terms
The Museum will take a 30% commission on sales. Purchase awards are subject to a 10% commission. All works will be insured by the Museum while on display for their estimated value; if no value is provided, the Museum will insure for $50. Work not collected within 30 days of exhibition close will be deemed an unrestricted gift to the Museum. Works must include D-rings or similar adjustable hanging hardware; no saw-tooth plates or glass glazing.
- Award
- Grand Prize $1,000+; Awards of Excellence $750; Awards of Distinction $500; Awards of Honor $250; Awards of Recognition $100. Over $10,000 in prizes awarded annually.
- Entry fee
- Non-Members: $40 for up to five artworks. Museum Members: Free entry, up to 5 artworks.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 5
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 30% on sales
- Eligibility
- Open to current or former residents of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee with original artwork completed in the last two years (2024–2026) not previously exhibited at the Swope Art Museum.
- Audience
- Open to current or former residents of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee
- Size & format
- 2D works not to exceed 6' in any direction. 3D art not to exceed 6' x 3' x 2' or consist of more than 25 pieces; no individual component may exceed 6'; total weight cannot exceed 100 lbs.
- Also worth noting
- 2D works not to exceed 6' in any direction. 3D art not to exceed 6' x 3' x 2' or consist of more than 25 pieces; no individual component may exceed 6'; total weight cannot exceed 100 lbs.
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