Call for Entry: SPECTACULAR TREES

A juried exhibition at the Garrett Museum of Art

CONCEPT 

Trees are everywhere. In forests, in families, in our imaginations, and sometimes where we least expect them. SPECTACULAR TREES invites artists to explore the idea freely, in any medium, through any interpretation: literal, symbolic, imagined, familiar, strange, or something we haven't thought of yet.

 

KEY DATES

• Submission Period: September 19, 2026 – October 10, 2026
• Online Jurying Date: October 12, 2026
  • Jurying is done entirely via online image submissions. No physical artwork is brought to the museum for jurying.
• Artist Notification (Acceptance/Rejection): October 13, 2026 via email.
• Accepted Artwork Drop-Off Window: Friday, October 30, 2026 (5:00PM – 8:00PM) & Saturday, October 31, 2026 (4:00PM – 7:00PM) ONLY.
  • Note: Sunday, November 1, 2026 is strictly reserved for a previous exhibition pick-up. No "Spectacular Trees" drop-offs will be accepted on this day.
• Exhibition Duration: November 6, 2026 through December 20, 2026.
• Opening Reception: Friday, November 6, 2026 from 5:00PM - 8:00PM.
• End of Exhibition Artwork Pick-Up Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026 after 4:00PM.

 

RULES & ENTRY FEES

• General Artists: $10 entry fee. You may submit up to 2 pieces. Entry fees are strictly online-only, required to submit this form, and are entirely non-refundable if your work is not accepted.
• Students: FREE entry. You may submit up to 2 pieces. Valid school name and graduation year required.
• AI Policy: No AI-generated works will be accepted.
• Please note: Submitting an entry form and paying the fee does not guarantee acceptance into the exhibition, as this is a strictly juried show.

 

AWARDS & JUDGING

• Best in Show ($250): Selected by an independent guest juror and announced during the Opening Reception on November 6th.
• Best in Show – Student ($100): Selected by an independent guest juror and announced during the Opening Reception on November 6, 2026.
• People's Choice Award ($250): Determined entirely by our museum visitors! museum guests can cast one vote per day in person throughout the duration of the exhibition. The winner will be announced at the close of the show.

 ARTIST INFORMATION

ARTWORK SUBMISSION

Artwork #1

GUIDELINES

Please read and agree to the Garrett Museum of Art exhibition guidelines below:

A. LIABILITY

All artwork on display at the Garrett Museum of Art will be covered by the Museum’s Fine Arts Insurance Policy while the artwork is on the premises. GMoA is not liable for damage or loss while artwork is in transit to the museum. Any damage caused by improper preparations by the artist will not be covered by the Garrett Museum of Art.

B. ARTWORK DELIVERY & SHIPPING

Jurying will be conducted from digital image uploads only. Only artists who receive an official acceptance notification email on October 13, 2026 are to deliver physical artwork to the museum.

• Shipping: Artists are strictly responsible for all shipping expenses both ways to and from the Garrett Museum of Art. Artwork that is shipped must be sent through UPS or FedEx and must include a prepaid return shipping label.
  • Shipped artwork must be received at the museum no later than October 30, 2026.
  • Any damages that occur during shipping must be covered by the artist. Do not ship glass.
  • Ship your work in reusable packaging to: Garrett Museum of Art, 100 S Randolph Street, Garrett, IN 46738.
    
    
• Hand-Delivery: Hand-delivery of accepted artwork is restricted only to official museum open hours on Friday, October 30, 2026 (5PM - 8PM) and Saturday, October 31, 2026 (4PM – 7PM). Drop-offs will not be accepted on/after Sunday, November 1, 2026.
  
  

C. ARTWORK RETRIEVAL

Any artwork not picked up within 30 days after the conclusion of the exhibit will become the sole property of the museum and its board. Artists will receive a reminder of exhibition de-install date and time prior to the end of the show. (Because jurying is online, there are no pick-up dates required for unaccepted work).

D. SALES

All artwork sales are subject to a 30% sales fee. Artists will be mailed a check for sold work following the close of the exhibition.

E. PROMOTION RELEASE

The artist gives permission to the Garrett Museum of Art to use images of the art displayed in conjunction with this Contract for advertising, publication, and other purposes. The artist agrees to provide GMoA with digital images of work to be displayed, included in the Artwork Inventory. This release shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrator and assigns of the undersigned and/or those which the undersigned represents.

F. AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE POLICY

Artwork accepted into this exhibition must remain on display for the entire duration of the exhibition. Garrett Museum of Art strives to showcase artwork that is of highest quality and reserves the right to reject submissions that are not professionally presented, ready for installation, or do not meet the exhibition guidelines.

 

By signing below, I acknowledge:

• Submission to this juried exhibition does not guarantee acceptance, and that entry fees are non-refundable.
• I certify that all submitted artwork is my own original creation and does not utilize generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
• Submitting this entry form constitutes an agreement on the part of the artist to all conditions stated above.