• NSMA 2026 COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

    Fill out all fields below to enter the NSMA 2026 International Painting Competition

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  • NUMBER OF ENTRIES

  • 1 Entry = $50

    2 Entries = $90

    3 Entries = $125

    4 Entries = $150

    Each additional entry = $25

     

    Please note: Discounted entry fees apply only when multiple entries are submitted within the same form submission. Submissions made on separate occasions will be treated as standalone entries and charged at the standard individual rate.

    • SUBMISSION GUIDELINES 
      • Entrants must only submit original handmade paintings created within the past five years. Entrants are not permitted to use copyrighted images as the primary basis for their artwork
      • All painting mediums are welcome – oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, tempera, etc.
      • If chosen as a finalist, your painting must be available for the length of the three month finalist exhibition (May 13th-August 16th, 2026), as well as available for acquisition if awarded the $35,000 Acquisition Award
      • The longest side of the painting should not be longer than 65” (UNFRAMED)
      • File Naming - Please name your file in the following format: "FirstName_LastName_WidthxHeight" (ex: John_Smith_32x40). If you have framed or will frame your painting, please use framed widthxheight in your file name. This is crucial for exhibition design.​
      • Entrants must upload one high-resolution photograph of their painting (JPG, JPEG or PNG, 1 MB - 10 MB). Produce the highest quality photo you are able. The full composition of the painting must be included (edge to edge), cropped close-ups are not permitted. If the work is already framed, upload a photo with the frame. If you are selected as a finalist, this photo will be used on our website when announcing and marketing the finalists and exhibition. 
      • Image quality is crucial; photographs must be clear, well-lit, and in focus, without digital alterations except for basic color adjustments to make the image as true to life as possible
      • Digital art, prints, photography, AI/computer generated art, mixed media, drawings and sculpture are not allowed
      • NSMA reserves the right to eliminate artworks if the jurors feel the method of creation is in question. In cases where a work is under consideration for disqualification, efforts will be made to reach out and engage in a discussion with the artist regarding the techniques employed before any disqualifications are made. If you have inquiries about the types of works accepted in the NSMA competition, reach out to info@newsalemmuseum.com for further clarification
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