Sweet Pea Festival Summer 2025 Juried Art Show

The Sweet Pea Festival Summer 2025 Juried Art Show is open to all artists, both emerging and professional, residing in Montana. Only original 2D art of all media created 2023-present and wired to hang is eligible. Digitally created art, 3D art, and wearable art are not eligible. Works smaller than 36"x36" (including frame) will be given priority.

The entry fee is $35 for 1 to 3 submissions. Submit 1 digital image per entry in JPEG or TIFF format, at least 1MB (1000 pixels) but not exceeding 2MB. Name files with artist last name, title and size. All selected artworks must be labeled with artist's name, title, medium and sales price or NFS upon delivery. Work must be finished, dry, and display ready with wired backs required for the hanging system. If unable to deliver work(s), shipping fees both ways are the artist's responsibility.

The exhibition runs August 1-31, 2025. Awards include First Place: $500, Second Place: $250, and Third Place: $125, selected by an appointed judge. A People's Choice Award of $100 will be determined by community voting during the show. Selected artists may be highlighted in the library's and Sweet Pea's social media, promotions and marketing. Artists may elect to offer work(s) for sale or not for sale (NFS); 30% of sales will benefit the Bozeman Public Library. Submission does not guarantee acceptance into the exhibit. Entry fees are non-refundable. Sweet Pea's acceptance of works and prize decisions are final.