• Submission Deadline
    Thursday • October 22nd • 11:59pm

    Accepted Artwork Notification
    Friday • November 7th  • by 5:00pm

    Artwork Delivery
    Tuesday • December 1st • 10:00am - 2:00pm

    Unsold Artwork Pick Up
    Sunday, December 13th, 4-5pm OR Monday, December 14th, 10am-12pm

    • Please read the PROSPECTUS carefully before entering your work. It contains the complete rules for entering the Art Show.
    • Artists may submit up to 2 works.
    • Accepted mediums: paintings, mixed media, works on paper, drawings, sculpture.
    • Not accepted: textile art, digital, computer- or AI-generated art, reproductions,
      photography.
    • Maximum size: 38 inches in any one direction, including frame. 
      • Image files of 2-D works should include the frame. Dimensions (in inches) should include the frame.
      • Image files of 3-D works may include multiple views. Dimensions (in inches) should include the base.
      • Images must be uploaded in .jpg or .png format.
    • Minimum image file size: 1MB; maximum image file size: 2MB
    • Early Bird entry: $25 for entries received Sept. 30 - Oct.7.
    • Regular entry: $30 for entries received Oct. 8 - 22.
    • Read about our 2025 Juror of Selection: Lily de Jongh Downing.
    • Read about our 2025 Juror of Awards: Tricia Wright.

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  • About Portfolios

    • Artists whose work is juried into the show may also submit a portfolio.
    • See the Prospectus for complete rules related to portfolios.
    • Separate instructions on how to enter portfolio works will be provided upon acceptance.
    • Portfolio Entry Portal open: November 7–17.
  • If accepted into the show, I plan to submit a portfolio:*

  • About Our Silent Auction Opportunity

    If your artwork is juried into the show, may we ask for your kindness in donating another of your works to our Silent Auction?
    • Artists whose work is juried into the show are invited to donate another work to the Silent Auction. The Library retains all proceeds from the sale of donated artwork.
    • See the Prospectus for complete rules related to Silent Auction donations.
    • Separate instructions on how to enter Silent Auction donations will be provided upon acceptance.
    • Silent Auction Entry Portal open: November 7–17
  • If accepted into the show, I plan to donate another of my works to the Silent Auction:*

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    • NOTE: An email confirming your entry details will be sent to you at the email address you supplied. It may take as long as 3 to 5 minutes for the confirmation email to arrive. Check your in-box and your spam folder. If you do not receive an email, please contact us at artist@marktwainlibrary.org.

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