37th Annual Northern National Art Competition

The 37th Northern National Art Competition will be held at the Nicolet College Art Gallery in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, from June 13 - July 27, 2024. Begun in 1987, this show is a cooperative venture between Nicolet College Arts & Enrichment and the Northern Arts Council (NAC). The competition showcases a cross section of contemporary art in a variety of two-dimensional mediums. More than $8,500 in prize money will be awarded, including three $1,000 Awards of Excellence.

This national juried competition is open to all US resident artists 18 years or older. Each artist may submit images of recent, original artwork in any medium, including photography, fiber, and mixed media. All artwork must be 2D and hangable with no theme requirement. The $35 entry fee entitles the artist to submit one or two pieces for consideration (one image per artwork). Images must accurately represent the work entered, and only original work is accepted; no reproductions will be accepted.

Artists selected as finalists will have their work exhibited and available for purchase at the Nicolet College Art Gallery until Friday, July 26. Selected art must remain for the entire exhibition, and awards will be distributed after the close of the show. All proceeds of sales are assigned to the artist. The opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, June 13, and exhibiting artists receive one complimentary ticket. The judge for this year's competition is Debra Brehmer, an accomplished curator and art historian with an MFA in art history and over 20 years of experience in the art world.