Renewal 2026

Atlanta Artists Center presents Renewal 2026, a quarterly art exhibition running February 6 – March 30, 2026 at Grandview Avenue Gallery. The exhibition is open to all artists. Entry is open to artists whose work has not been previously juried in an AAC Grandview Avenue Gallery exhibition.

Accepted media includes 2-D and 3-D fine art: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, fiber arts, and collage. Work must be original and created by the submitting artist, not created in a class or workshop. Work created more than 10 years ago, giclées, installations, video, photographs, and AI-generated submissions are not permitted. Artists may submit up to 3 works. Entry fees are $30 for AAC members and $40 for non-members. Submissions open December 10, 2025 and close January 10, 2026. Judging occurs January 11-18, 2026, with notifications sent January 19, 2026. Accepted work must be hand-delivered February 3-4, 2026.

Cash awards will be presented at the exhibit reception: First Place $200, Second Place $125, Third Place $75, and three Honorable Mentions of $25 gift cards each. All art sold at the exhibition will have a 30% sales commission. Payment for work sold will be sent to the artist within 30 days of the end of the exhibition. Artists must retrieve their pieces within two weeks of the show ending. Admission to the gallery is free and is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. For more information, call 404-237-2324.