In-Gallery Exhibition – Art Comes Alive 2026 – $450,000 in Awards
Submit artwork across all mediums for an annual juried exhibition with $450,000 in awards.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $450,000
- Location
- ADC 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 in its 17th year, has earned its reputation as the "Academy Awards for Artists." Held inside a stunning 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. Many artists see ACA as a career-making opportunity, connecting with industry professionals who can elevate their careers.
Media
All mediums and styles accepted, including paintings, mixed media, glass, photography, ceramics, and installations.
Awards
$450,000 in Awards.
- Award
- $450,000 in Awards
- Eligibility
- Open to living artists.
- Audience
- Open to living artists
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