Drawing from Perception, Invention, and Memory
- Deadline
- 31 days left
- Entry fee
- $30
- Award
- $2,500
- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Exhibition window
- Nov 10, 2026 → Dec 12, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Sep 11, 2026
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About
Submit up to 3 images of original drawing work for consideration in a national juried drawing exhibition.
Overview
Drawing from Perception, Invention, and Memory is a national juried drawing exhibition highlighting the finest contemporary examples of drawing. The works will be selected by nationally renowned painter Martha Armstrong.
Key dates
- Application deadline: 11:59 p.m. (EST) August 13, 2026
- Notification of accepted work: by September 11, 2026
- Accepted works due: Thursday, October 15, 2026
- In-person drop off: October 8-10 and October 13-15, 2026, 11am-4pm
- Exhibition dates: November 10 – December 12, 2026
Eligibility
Open to all artists living in the United States 18 years of age or older.
What to submit
Applicants may submit a maximum of three images for consideration. Entries are only accepted through CaFE.
Awards
At least $2,500.00 in cash awards of distinction will be given. Awards will be selected by the juror.
Delivery & return
Accepted works must be sent ready to install and must arrive by Thursday, October 15, 2026. Work that differs significantly from the juried image will be excluded from the exhibition. Shipped work arriving damaged or not ready to hang will not be exhibited or repaired. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs to and from the gallery. Work must be sent in sturdy, reusable packaging (please no packing peanuts). Return shipping must be prepaid and enclosed with the artwork. Accepted works may be hand delivered to the Stein Galleries during normal operating hours, Tuesday – Saturday, 11am-4pm.
Insurance
The Stein Galleries will insure artwork for stated value while the work is on the premises. Individual artists are responsible for insuring their work during transit.
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 937-775-2973
- Award
- At least $2,500.00 in cash awards of distinction
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Eligibility
- Open to all artists living in the United States 18 years of age or older.
- Audience
- All artists living in the United States 18 years of age or older
- Contact
- [email protected]
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