2026 Tri-State Arts Association Juried Biennial Exhibition
Organization:
Tri-State Arts Association
Location
Huntington, WV
Entry Fee
Free Entry
Deadline
March 7, 2026
March 21 to June 21, 2026 in the Switzer Gallery Huntington Museum of Art
Eligibility Artists 18 years and older, residing in West Virginia, Kentucky, or Ohio. Original works only, created by the artists themselves. All works must be the original expression of the artist and completed since 2024. Copied works and class work where assistance has been given are NOT acceptable. All works must be hand delivered, no exceptions.
Presentation Accepted work, excluding free standing pieces, must be suitably framed and wired for hanging. The museum reserves the right to eliminate works it deems unacceptable. Due to limited exhibition space, art work should NOT exceed 3 feet by 4 feet, no exceptions.
Entry Entry is $40.00 non-members, $30.00 members of TSAA. Each artist may enter up to 2 works of art. All Information entries must have a completed entry form and labels attached to back of each work.
Prizes Best of Show Award: $400.00; First Place: $300.00; 2nd Place: $200.00; 3rd Place: $100.00; Kathy Welch Memorial Award: $100.00; Robert Hutton Memorial Award: $100.00; Robert Cremeans Memorial Award: $100.00; Carter Taylor Seaton Memorial Award: $100.00; Honorable Mention/Ribbons, Purchase Awards.
Sales Every effort will be made to encourage sales of works. Works “Not for Sale” must be marked NFS. TSAA will process all sales and retain a commission of 20%.
Insurance All works accepted will be insured by the Museum during the exhibition period. Declare the value of NFS works for insurance purposes.
Calendar Receiving: (Studio 2 behind Museum) Saturday, March 7, 11 am to 3 pm, Sunday, March 8, 1 pm - 3 pm
Jurying: Monday, March 9
Opening Reception: Sunday, March 22, 2 pm – 4 pm
Non-selected works pickup: Sunday, March 22, 4 pm- 5 pm in the Auditorium
Selected artwork pickup: Monday, June 22, 10 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 5 pm
Eligibility Artists 18 years and older, residing in West Virginia, Kentucky, or Ohio. Original works only, created by the artists themselves. All works must be the original expression of the artist and completed since 2024. Copied works and class work where assistance has been given are NOT acceptable. All works must be hand delivered, no exceptions.
Presentation Accepted work, excluding free standing pieces, must be suitably framed and wired for hanging. The museum reserves the right to eliminate works it deems unacceptable. Due to limited exhibition space, art work should NOT exceed 3 feet by 4 feet, no exceptions.
Entry Entry is $40.00 non-members, $30.00 members of TSAA. Each artist may enter up to 2 works of art. All Information entries must have a completed entry form and labels attached to back of each work.
Prizes Best of Show Award: $400.00; First Place: $300.00; 2nd Place: $200.00; 3rd Place: $100.00; Kathy Welch Memorial Award: $100.00; Robert Hutton Memorial Award: $100.00; Robert Cremeans Memorial Award: $100.00; Carter Taylor Seaton Memorial Award: $100.00; Honorable Mention/Ribbons, Purchase Awards.
Sales Every effort will be made to encourage sales of works. Works “Not for Sale” must be marked NFS. TSAA will process all sales and retain a commission of 20%.
Insurance All works accepted will be insured by the Museum during the exhibition period. Declare the value of NFS works for insurance purposes.
Calendar Receiving: (Studio 2 behind Museum) Saturday, March 7, 11 am to 3 pm, Sunday, March 8, 1 pm - 3 pm
Jurying: Monday, March 9
Opening Reception: Sunday, March 22, 2 pm – 4 pm
Non-selected works pickup: Sunday, March 22, 4 pm- 5 pm in the Auditorium
Selected artwork pickup: Monday, June 22, 10 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 5 pm