June 24 – July 25, 2026
A juried exhibition celebrating exceptional work across all mediums. An annual favorite, this exhibition provides a unique opportunity to view and purchase original artwork from regional artists.
IMPORTANT 2026 DATES
May 17: Deadline for submissions
May 26: Notification of accepted/declined work
June 12: Accepted artwork due at Arts Center
June 24: Opening Reception 5-7pm
July 25: Close of show
July 27 – August 14: Artwork pick-up
AWARDS
- Catherine C. Johnson Award: $500
- Kincaid Award: $300
- People’s Choice: $200
- Juror’s Choice: $100
ENTRY FEE
Member: $25
Non-member: $40
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
- Artwork does not need to be river-themed.
- All artwork must be original and not previously exhibited at TIAC. Printed photographs are acceptable, but no giclees or copies of paintings/drawings/etc. please. Original work only.
- Finished artwork may not exceed 24″x36″. Note: if a submitted piece consists of more than one part (for instance, a triptych) the same dimension requirements apply.
- Jury fees: $25 members; $40 non-members; nonrefundable. Artists are allowed to submit up to two pieces, which are covered in the jury fee.
- Artwork must be offered for sale. TIAC will retain a 30% commission on all artwork sold and the artist receives 70% of retail price. Pricing is done at the artist’s discretion.
- All artwork will be juried from digital images sent via email or through the form below. Submission of printed photos, slides, or actual artwork will not be reviewed.
- Please submit high resolution JPG, PNG, or TIFF images of artwork. Include artist’s name and title of piece(s) in the file name. Images must be at least 200 dpi resolution. The juror(s) only have your image to judge from, so make sure you represent your piece(s) well! Photos of artwork should be clear and against a plain background. For more information on how to photograph your work for juried shows, there are a lot of references online such as this one.
- All digital entries must be shown in their finished state as they will be displayed in the gallery. Artwork must be delivered to TIAC “gallery ready” with any applicable hardware attached. Pieces MUST be framed, with the exception of painted canvases.
- Accepted artwork must be on display for the duration of the show.
- TIAC reserves the right to deny any pieces not accurately represented, or not adequately suited for display/hanging at the time of installation.
- Artwork that has not been picked up within 30 days of the exhibition’s closing date will become the property of TIAC.
- TIAC is not responsible for any loss, damage, or theft of artwork.
- Artists who wish to insure their work must make their own arrangements and inform TIAC of insurance conditions.
- The Artist releases digital images and artwork itself for use in promotional materials as deemed fit by TIAC (including but not limited to television, internet, and print). The artist maintains ownership of the copyright on their images.
- Accepted mediums include: painting, drawing, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, sculpture, basketry, mixed media and photography.
Questions? Please contact Marina at marina@tiartscenter.org.
Along the River's Edge Entry Form
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