2026 National Fine Art Show

The Lincoln Gallery and Thompson Valley Art League invite entries for the 2026 National Fine Art and Photography Show, open to all U.S. artists. The exhibition runs May 9–June 4, 2026, with an Artists' Reception and Awards Presentation on Friday, May 8, 2026. Cash awards of $2,000 will be awarded.

Work may be submitted in seven categories: Oil, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor, 3D & Sculpture, Pastel & Drawing, and Photography. Artists may enter multiple categories with a maximum of 6 total entries. All entries must be for sale. No installations, sets of works, or AI-produced art are accepted. Artwork must match the image submitted for jury. Entry deadline is March 18, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Jury dates are March 26–April 1, 2026. All artists will be notified by email by April 3, 2026.

Flat work including frame must not exceed 75 linear inches (height + width) and must be wired for hanging. Frames and matting must be in new or like-new condition. Gallery-wrapped canvas must be secured on stretcher bars at least 1.5" thick with painted sides. All work to be hung must weigh no more than 25 lbs. Three-dimensional art must be completed work, no more than 30 inches in any dimension, weighing no more than 50 pounds. Relief works must be wired for hanging and weigh no more than 25 lbs. All work must be originals, preferably completed within the past 3 years. Entries must be submitted online through CaFE (callforentry.org). Entry fee is $45 for up to 2 entries; additional entries are $10 each. Fees are non-refundable. The Gallery is not liable for damage during handling or shipping; artists are responsible for insuring artwork.