CALL TO ARTISTS
ART NORTH 2026 is a visual arts competition for artists who live or work in the greater Cincinnati area, including
Southern Ohio, Southeast Indiana, and Northern Kentucky.
Join us for the 10th Annual Art North Exhibition and Ceremony, celebrating outstanding artists selected from across the greater Cincinnati region. Experience an evening of art, food, drinks, and community as we showcase exceptional works in painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, glass, textiles, and mixed media—all in Cincinnati’s northernmost gallery.
Come and celebrate the creativity and talent that define our region at Art North 2026!
Cash prizes will be awarded from within the select group of artists whose work is chosen for the 10th annual exhibition of visual arts and fine crafts competition.
1 Grand Prize $100
Plus a contract for 4-week solo exhibition at the Westheimer Gallery in 2027
2 Juror’s Awards $50
All artists entering the competition will be considered for solo or group shows at the Sharonville Cultural Arts Center in 2027 and beyond.
Chosen work will be accepted at Sharonville Cultural Arts Center, Westheimer Gallery for installation
ART NORTH 2026 JUROR

TBD
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
SUBMISSIONS
- All work must be for sale and price listed. Each artist may submit up to three (3) pieces for consideration.
- Artist’s information must follow entry format shown below and be submitted with images via the entry/payment form provided on this page by the August 31 deadline.
- The subject line for any email correspondence must read: Art North 2026
Entry Fee: $35 (one entry fee for up to three submissions)
- Must be received by August 31, 2026
Payment must be made online: see entry/payment form on this page
ENTRY IMAGES
- Up to three (3) images may be submitted. Images should be in focus, clean, and clear.
- The work should appear as you would wish it to be reproduced (so that we may post images on our web site and in social media).
- Images must be of completed work, NO WORK IN PROGRESS.
Digital Image File Specifications
FILE TYPE: JPG
- Be sure each file is .JPG and carries the extension “.JPG”. The “JPG” file must be formatted to be PC
Compatible. - Acceptable resolution of 72 dpi; images should be no smaller than 1000 pixels on any side.
- Upon acceptance, artists may be asked for high resolution images.
- File Naming: “Artist’s Last name First name_Title Of Artwork_1.jpg” and _2.jpg for image 2; _3.jpg for image 3
- Example: SmithJoe_Sunshine in the Morning_1.jpg; SmithJoe_Nightfall_2.jpg; SmithJoe_Squirrel On The Branch_3.jpg
- Those who submit 3D work may include an additional detail image:
- Example: work itself would be SmithJoe_1.jpg; detail of work would be SmithJoe_1d.jpg
Entry form/support document:
- Along with the images, artists are required to submit the completed entry form
Entry notification:
- Accepted artists will receive notification by the final week of September.
Agreement:
Submission of a work of art for consideration shall be understood to constitute an agreement on the part of the
artist to all the conditions set forth.
This will also grant Sharonville Cultural Arts Center the rights to reproduce and distribute the images through
print and electronic media for promotion of the exhibition and entrants. Artist will retain all copyrights to their work.
INSURANCE
The artist is responsible for all insurance on the accepted artwork.
SALES
All artwork must be for sale. Normal gallery procedures will be followed in the event of a sale – the artist will be
paid 70%; Sharonville Cultural Arts Center will retain 30% of the retail price listed on the entry form. This applies to any sales during the event or mediated by the gallery staff after the exhibition.
Delivery and pick-up
Artists are responsible for delivering to and picking up their work from the Sharonville Cultural Arts Center on
the dates listed on the calendar.
Announcement of Winners
Artists and the general public will be notified of the winners at the Art North opening party on Nov. 7, 2026, in person.
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