2026 AOY Juried Show

The 14th Annual Juried Show at AOY Art Center is open to all artists ages 18 and over. Artwork must be the artist's original design and concept and must not have been exhibited in past AOY Art Center exhibitions or events. Up to three pieces may be submitted per artist.

Entry fees are $40 for members and $55 for non-members. Images must be submitted in JPG format by March 13, 11:59 pm. Artwork dimensions must not exceed 45 inches on any side, including framing. Freestanding sculptures are limited to 9"D x 18"H x 24"W and must weigh no more than 10 lbs. Accepted work must be framed and ready to hang with wire and D-rings (no sawtooth hangers). Unframed canvases must have finished edges with no visible staples. No clips or plastic poster frames will be accepted.

Accepted artists will be announced on March 21. Work will be exhibited April 10 - May 3, 2026, in person and online. Hand delivery is required on April 3 (4-7 PM) or April 4 (12-2 PM) at 949 Mirror Lake Road, Yardley, PA. Gallery hours are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 12-5 PM. An awards reception will be held Friday, April 10, 6-8 PM. Unsold work must be picked up on May 3 (5-7 PM) or May 4 (10 AM-12 PM). Late pickups incur a $5/day storage fee.

Cash prizes are: First Place $1,000, Second Place $500, Third Place $250. Artwork for sale must be exclusive to AOY, and AOY takes a 30% commission on sales. Payment to artists will be made within 30 days after the exhibition closes. Artists with accepted works must volunteer as Gallery Hosts for at least 2.5 hours during the exhibition. The juror is Amanda C. Burdan, Senior Curator at the Brandywine River Museum of Art.