Mountain Artists Guild Artists Spotlight Show at the Phippen - Juried Art Competition by The Mountain Artists Guild, Prescott, AZ
Mountain Artists Guild members submit up to 5 artworks for jurying into a three-month exhibition at the Phippen Museum, with opportunities to win awards and have work available for sale.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 4 days left
- Entry fee
- $50
- Award
- Best in Show, First Place, Second Place, Third Place awards with special recognition during exhibition and at catered Opening Reception.
- Location
- Arizona
- Exhibition window
- Oct 10, 2026 → Jan 10, 2027
- Size cap
- ≤ 1728" max dimension
About
Overview
The Mountain Artists Guild is hosting a three-month juried exhibition at the prestigious Phippen Museum celebrating the talent and diversity of Guild members. All mediums are welcome, and artwork will be juried based on overall body of work and artistic merit.
Key Dates
- Online Application Deadline: September 1, 2026 at 9 PM
- Gallery Intake: October 5, 2026 (Monday)
- Exhibition Dates: October 10, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Eligibility
Open to current Mountain Artists Guild members only. Arizona artists in all media are encouraged to join as members and then apply.
Media & Categories
- Original Paintings (Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Water media, Pastel, Color Pencils, Inks, Etchings, Mixed Media Collage, etc.)
- Photography (all types of photography mediums)
- 3-Dimensional Objects (sculpture, pottery/ceramics, woodworking, stone carving, mixed-media objects, mosaics, fiber arts, tile work, glass art, etc.)
- Jewelry (100% handcrafted, metal, minerals, gems, beads, polymer clay, leather)
Size Requirements
Minimum canvas or frame size for paintings or photographs is 154 square inches (e.g., 14 x 11 inches); maximum canvas or paper size is 1728 square inches. Prints, giclees, and printed items such as tote bags, pouches, and towels should NOT be entered.
Entry Fees & Submissions
- $50 per artist for up to 5 submissions
- Payment by credit card only
- Members agree to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours during the exhibition period or pay a "buyout" fee of $50
Awards & Jury Process
- Best in Show
- First Place
- Second Place
- Third Place
Sales & Commission Structure
All artwork must be available for sale. Commission split: Artist 75%, Phippen Museum 15%, Mountain Artists Guild 10%. Sales proceeds distributed approximately two weeks after exhibition closes.
Submission & Delivery
All submissions must be entered online using ArtCall.org. Artwork must be delivered in person during intake on October 5, 2026—no shipping permitted. Upon acceptance, artists will receive an email to schedule a delivery appointment.
Additional Information
Final artwork selections will be coordinated with accepted artists before intake. Artists may substitute artwork that sold during the Prescott Area Artists Studio Tour. Not all 5 submitted pieces are guaranteed acceptance. Nude imagery or work inappropriate for family viewing will not be accepted.
- Award
- Best in Show, First Place, Second Place, Third Place awards with special recognition during exhibition and at catered Opening Reception.
- Entry fee
- Members: $50.00 for up to 5 submissions. Members agree to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours during the exhibition period or pay a "buyout" fee of $50.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 5
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 25% on sales
- Eligibility
- State
- Audience
- Mountain Artists Guild members
- Size & format
- Minimum canvas or frame size for paintings or photographs is 154 square inches (e.g., 14 x 11 inches); maximum canvas or paper size is 1728 square inches.
- Also worth noting
- Minimum canvas or frame size for paintings or photographs is 154 square inches (e.g., 14 x 11 inches); maximum canvas or paper size is 1728 square inches.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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