Jasper Arts
33rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition
September 3 - November 22, 2026
Submission deadline July 19, 2026
How to Apply
Step 1-B:
Those who wish to pay by check will need to download the application and
Email Images to: visualarts@jasperindiana.gov
And Mail a Check to:
Jasper Arts
c/o Emily Colucci Peak
100 3rd Ave, Suite A
Jasper, IN 47546
Deadline for submissions
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Jasper Arts manages the Arts Wing of the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center which features over 6,000 square feet of exhibiting space across three galleries. The Galleries feature seventeen visual arts exhibits annually. Jasper Arts also manages the Jasper Arts Center which hosts a number of performances in its 675 seat auditorium and hosts a variety of educational outreach programs, plus workshops, lectures, and special events. Jasper Arts is a Department of the City of Jasper.
Timeline
July 19 Application deadline
July 24 Images reviewed by Juror
July 29 Notifications mailed
August 24-29 Accepted artwork received
September 2 Juror reviews work in Gallery to determine winners
September 3 Show opens
September 3 Reception and awards 5-7 pm
November 22 Exhibit closes
November 23-25 Pickup or return shipping
Eligibility
This competition is open to any artist, 18 and older who is a current or former resident of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan or Ohio. No students please.
Awards
$2,000 in Merit Awards will be presented at the discretion of the Juror.
Juror
Jason Hayden has worn nearly every hat imaginable during his decades-long journey with the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art. Now, as the museum’s director, he’s bringing that lifetime of experience to shape the next chapter of the institution’s story.
Hayden first joined the museum in the early 1990s after earning his degree in graphic design just across the street at Brescia University. His first role was as a preparator — a term unique to the museum world that means someone who installs exhibitions and manages their presentation. Over time, he became the museum’s go-to designer, photographer, registrar, operations chief, development officer, and eventually director.
Hayden’s artistic roots also remain strong outside the museum’s walls. He maintains a pottery studio at home and believes his creative discipline continues to shape his leadership.
Specifications & Restrictions
Work may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional. Size restricted to 72 - 90 inches with a weight limit not to exceed 80 pounds (if hung on the wall). ALL WORK MUST BE ORIGINAL, COMPLETED WITHIN THE LAST THREE YEARS, AND NOT PREVIOUSLY HUNG IN JASPER ARTS' GALLERIES.
Presentation
& Framing
Canvas paintings must be stretched, framed and wired; warped canvases will be rejected. Drawings, watercolors and other mixed media paintings must be under Plexiglass unless hand delivered. Artwork must have D-Ring hanging armature or similiar, or a previous discussion must be had with our curator. Do not ship any paintings under glass.
Entry Information
NOTE: All selections will be made only from digital images submitted!
A non-refundable jury fee of $25 will be assessed for one or two images. Awards will be based upon digital presentation. Accepted images will be kept for publicity purposes including color reproduction for the postcard in the local media. Images can be sent online, via mail or e-mail and should be in JPG format. All submissions must be named by the artist's last name followed by the first initial, and then the title of the artwork.
For example: Smith J Sunrise Landscape.jpg
A completed image list on the entry from must accompany each entry. Jasper Arts is not responsible for loss or damage to entries submitted. Entries may be submitted online and paid with by credit card, or mailed with a completed hard copy form, check, and images on CD or e-mailed as attachments.
Deadline for receipt of images is July 19, 2026
Download the application at the link above, or complete the online application below. Further instruction on delivery and shipping will be sent upon acceptance into the juried show.
Submission of a work of art to the exhibition shall be understood to indicate an agreement on the part of the entrant with all conditions set forth, including an agreement to exhibit. A signed contract will be required by each accepted artist prior to exhibiting. Accepted entrants who do not deliver their work will be banned from exhibiting for two years. Work which does not meet the digital presentation may be withdrawn at the discretion of Jasper Arts.
Delivery & Return of Accepted Entries
Accepted artwork must be hand-delivered or shipped, by the date indicated. Crates must be sturdy and reusable. STYROFOAM PEANUT PACKING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. All works will be returned in the same crates and manner as received. Shipping costs are entirely the responsibility of the artist.
Jasper Arts
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center
100 3rd Avenue, Suite A
Jasper, IN 47546