80th Ohio Annual Exhibition

The Zanesville Museum of Art presents the 80th Ohio Annual Exhibition, a competitive, juried exhibition welcoming submissions from all Ohio artists in all stages of their career. Established in 1942 as the "May Show of Arts and Crafts," this annual exhibition recognizes fine art and fine craft created in Ohio and celebrates the museum's commitment to discovering, encouraging, and recognizing Ohio's finest artists and artisans. The exhibition runs from June 18 to September 11, 2026.

Submissions are accepted in eight categories: Painting (All Types), Drawing/Prints/Collage, Sculpture, Jewelry and Functional Metalwork, Ceramics, Glass, Photography, and Fiber Art/Textiles/Quilts. Artists may submit 1-2 images with an entry fee of $25 per submission. The jury will review submissions from April 27 to May 11, 2026. The exhibition opening and awards ceremony will be held Thursday, June 18, 2026, beginning at 5:30 pm, with the awards ceremony at 6 pm.

Awards include Best in Show ($1,000), category awards of $100 each for Painting, Drawing/Prints/Collage, Sculpture, and Jewelry/Functional Metalwork, a Ceramics Heritage Award ($500), and additional awards for Glass and other categories. Contact the Zanesville Museum of Art at [email protected] or (740) 452-0741 ext. 206 for more information.