Awards

• Best in Show (cash prize, awarded overall)
• First (cash prize, awarded in each category)
• Second (cash prize, awarded in each category)
• Third (cash prize, awarded in each category)
• Honorable Mention (awarded in each category)

Categories

• Painting & Drawing
• Sculpture & Ceramics
• Photography & Digital Art

Artists must…

• be 18 years of age or older to enter.
• submit original work created by the artist who is applying.

Work must…

• fit into acceptable categories.
• have been produced in the last three years.
• not have been previously entered into this competition.

• Entry fee and application must be submitted online by midnight on Monday, May 4, 2026.
• All entries must include digital images. These images will be used for artwork identification, the online exhibition, and promotional purposes.
• Images must be uploaded through the online registration form on our website.
• Digital images must be submitted before entry will be accepted.
• Do not photograph images under glass or in frames.

• 2D work cannot exceed 50’’ in width or height.
• 2D work must be wired for hanging.
• 3D work must have a solid base and be stable for display. If a pedestal is required for exhibition, the artist must provide a sturdy pedestal.

We will not accept…

• Work that is excessively fragile or unstable.
• Work requiring special lighting or installation.
• Work that is too large or heavy.
• Work that is too difficult to hang.

A price must be provided for all artwork. If not for sale, please indicate NFS with a value estimate. Prices should include a 15% commission to the gallery. AAAC reserves the right to reproduce artwork and/or utilize submitted digital images for promotional purposes.

AAAC assumes no liability for damaged or stolen artwork. All reasonable care will be exercised in the handling and exhibition of work.