Art Comes Alive 2026 / Calls & Submissions
Submit artwork in any medium for consideration in an annual juried exhibition and awards gala.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Location
- Art Comes Alive gallery, Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine district, Ohio
About
Overview
For over 30 years, ADC has supported living artists by selling their artwork to private collectors, corporations, healthcare facilities and the hospitality industry. The Art Comes Alive (ACA) exhibition and awards gala, now entering its 17th year, has earned its reputation as the "Academy Awards for Artists."
Exhibition Details
Held inside a 13,000 sq. ft. gallery in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine district, this annual exhibition brings together 250 living artists showcasing all mediums and styles—from paintings, mixed media, glass, photography, ceramics and installations. Many artists see ACA as a career-making opportunity that connects them with industry professionals who can elevate their careers.
- Eligibility
- Open to living artists.
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