Stark County Artists Exhibition 2026

Upon submitting this entry form, payment must be made via credit card or PayPal. If you would prefer to pay by cash or check, contact [email protected]. Eligibility: Open to present and former Stark County residents and to those currently working in Stark County. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age. All media will be considered. A panel of three independent jurors will select work to be included and prizes to be awarded. Acceptable Artwork: Each artist may submit up to three digital images of artwork completed within the past two years. If any staff or juror recognizes artwork suspected to be older than two years, that entry will be disqualified from the show, without opportunity to provide a new one. Artwork generated by artificial intelligence (AI), the direct authorship of which cannot be proven without citation, will not be accepted. Artwork residing in collections other than those of the artist themselves are not eligible for submission. Fees: Each artist may submit up to three artworks. A non-refundable $15 fee per artwork or $30 for three artworks must accompany entries. Works may be for sale; the Museum will retain a 30% commission. Photographs of Artwork: Each artist may submit up to three artworks. For the jurying process, artwork must be represented by digital photography. No more than two photographs of each artwork will be allowed. All components of the artwork must be visible in original submission. A neutral color background, such as white, black, or gray, is preferable when submitting photos of artists' work that will include background elements. Each digital file must be 300-dpi in jpeg format. Do not superimpose any information (including artist's name) on the photographs. Digital files must be labeled with artist's last name followed by the artwork title, corresponding exactly with the name and title on the entry form (example: monet_waterlilies). If you would prefer to have your work photographed by staff at the Museum, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] or phone at 330-833-4061 to schedule a photographing appointment. Eligible Artwork: Artwork must be completely ready to hang or display. Works on paper must be framed under glass or Plexiglass. Frames must be sturdy and in good condition. Clip and plastic box frames are not acceptable, nor are sawtooth hangers. For safety reasons, all hanging work must have D-rings secured to the back. The Museum is not responsible for damage to improperly prepared work. The Museum reserves the right to reject artwork that is not ready for hanging. Each entry must be identified with the provided label completely filled out and securely attached to the back. No components that were not part of the work upon submission may be added to accepted artwork. Labels: The exhibit labels and brochure will be reproduced exactly from the entry forms. Changes will not be allowed after submission. Labels for the back of artwork will be sent out to be completed before submissions are delivered to the Museum. If you are unable to print these labels, a small amount of labels will be available upon delivery of artwork. Delivery: Artists are responsible for delivery of accepted artwork between October 28–31, 2026, between 9:30am–5:00pm. Late work will be disqualified from the exhibit; artwork not received by 5:00 pm October 31, 2026, will be excluded regardless of circumstances. Packing materials will not be saved or stored. Please plan to take your materials with you after delivery of artwork. Pickup: Artwork must be retrieved following the show between January 13–16, 2027. Artwork not retrieved by 5:00 pm January 16, 2027, will become the property of the Massillon Museum. Packing materials will not be saved or stored from drop off. Please plan to bring packing materials with you when retrieving artwork. Jurors: Adam McVicker, Wayne Center for the Arts, Clay Coordinator; Jordan Wong, Cleveland-based Artist; Natalie Grieshammer Patrick, Summit Artspace, Executive Director. Prizes: Best in show $300; Second place $200; Third place $100; People's choice $100. Stark County Artists Schedule: Submission deadline: July 31, 2026; E-mail notification to artists: September 4, 2026; Delivery of accepted artwork: October 28–31, 2026; Exhibition: November 7, 2026–January 10, 2027; Pick-up of exhibited artwork: January 13–16, 2027. Exhibition Opening: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 5:30–8:00 pm, Awards announced at 7:00 pm.