48th Mid-States Craft Exhibition

The 48th Mid-States Craft Exhibition is open to artists residing in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, or Tennessee. The competition accepts work in the following categories: ceramics, enamel, glass, metals, mixed media, textile, and wood. Entries must not exceed 108 inches in any direction and/or 150 pounds. No entry that requires the artist to be present for moving or assembly will be accepted. Any work suspected to have been created through the use of generative AI is subject to rejection. All work must be original and completed within the last three years, and not previously exhibited in the Mid-States Craft Exhibition or at the Evansville Museum.

The entry fee is $40.00 and entitles entrants to submit up to two entries. Entries must be submitted via CaFÉ. Payment options include credit cards, PayPal, and check. If paying by check, it must be received by the museum no later than October 9th to be eligible for the jurying process. Accepted works must be delivered in person or shipped prepaid between October 23-31, 2025. All works accepted for exhibition will be insured at a value agreeable to the artist and the museum, with a maximum insurance value of $5,000.

Purchase and merit awards, underwritten by individuals, corporations, foundations, and philanthropic organizations, will be presented at the Awards Reception on December 13th from 6:00pm-8:00pm CST. Purchase award-winning works will become part of the Evansville Museum's permanent collection. The exhibition runs from December 11, 2025 through February 22, 2026. Accepted work may be picked up in person from February 26-March 6, 2026. Shipped work will be returned in the method it was received, with all shipping costs and liability for damage the responsibility of the artist.