18th Annual National Juried Exhibition

The Idaho Falls National Exhibition is an annual juried exhibition by the Idaho Falls Arts Council (IFAC) exhibited at the Willard Arts Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Artists working in all mediums throughout the United States are invited to submit. The exhibition will be on display March 19 – June 1, 2026.

Eligibility: Artists working in all mediums throughout the United States are invited to submit. This is an open show with no geographic boundaries. Artwork must have been created within the last 3 years and not previously exhibited at the Willard Arts Center. Artists must be at least 14 years of age. Entry fee is $40 or $35 for members of The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho. Artists may submit up to three artworks.

Awards: Four cash prizes will be awarded: first place ($750), second place ($500), third place ($250), and Curator's Choice ($125). Honorable Mentions and People's Choice will also be awarded. Exhibition artworks are included in a full color catalogue and on IFAC's website. The People's Choice award winner is featured on all promotional materials for the next year. Juror: Yidan Guo (NWS, NWWS, IWS) is a professional artist and educator whose practice explores the human experience through the lens of migration and resilience.

Key Dates: January 14, 2026 – Entries Due; February 11 – Acceptance Notification; March 16 – Artwork Due to Willard Arts Center; March 19 – Opening & Awards Reception; June 1 – Local Artwork Pick-up; June 2 – Mailed Artwork Shipped. Artists have the option of selling their artwork. IFAC retains a 35% commission on all sales. Contact: Idaho Falls Arts Council, 498 A Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, (208)522-0471.