42nd Annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition

The 42nd Annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition is open to artists 18 and older living and working in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Original works in all media (except video or canvas/gallery-wrapped copies) created and/or finished after January 1, 2022 are eligible, provided they have not been previously exhibited at the BBAC.

Artists may submit up to two entries for a $40 non-refundable fee (covers one or both entries). Each entry requires one image per work. The application deadline is May 8, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Entries will be juried online by Cris Worley, founder and owner of Cris Worley Fine Arts in Dallas. Accepted artists will be notified by May 23, with award notification by email on June 15. Artwork intake is June 5-9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The exhibition opens June 16 and closes August 17. Outtake is August 18-19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

All artwork must be original and gallery-ready. 2D work must be properly wired for hanging. Maximum artwork height is 9 feet. Work must be available for the entire exhibition and cannot be removed early. The BBAC retains a 45% commission on all sales. Work not picked up by August 20 will incur late charges of $10 per day. For works valued over $25,000, artists must provide an insurance rider. Contact [email protected] or 248.644.0866 with questions.