CALL FOR ENTRIES

Artists living in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, and Washington DC are invited to apply for the 2026 Fourth Annual Regional Fine Art Juried Exhibition, ‘Ancestry’ taking place at Artisan Alley Fine Art Gallery.

Theme: Ancestry

This exhibition is open to all media, and the theme is open to broad interpretation. What does ancestry mean to you?

Calendar

• Entry form opens: July 18th, 2026

• Deadline for entries: Tuesday, August 11th, 2026

• Notification of acceptance: September 1st, 2026

• Delivery of accepted work: September 1st-28th, 2026

• Public Reception: Friday, October 2nd, 2026

• Exhibition dates: October 2nd, 2026 - November 30th, 2025

• Work available for pick up by artists December 1st- 15th, 2026

• Work returned to artists (via shipping) beginning December 2nd, 2026

Awards

• Awards for categories determined by our juror will be announced during the opening reception on October 2nd, 2026, 6pm-9pm.

Eligibility

• Artists living in the mid-Atlantic region of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, and Washington DC

• Age 18+

• Original work completed within the last five years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)

• Artists may submit up to 3 works

• All media considered

• Work cannot exceed 200 lbs or 96” in any direction

• All work submitted for jurying must be available for exhibition

• All work must remain on exhibit until the end of the exhibit, November 30th, 2025

• Only juror accepted work will be exhibited; no substitutions

• Accepted work must be professionally presented and installation-ready: wired and framed. Any objects containing varnish or polyurethane must be cured for a minimum of six weeks prior to delivery.

• Artisan Alley reserves the right to return work that is not of acceptable quality, differs significantly from the images submitted, is not original, is not installation ready, or is deemed unstable.

  Fees

  $15 for up to three entries (non-refundable). Entry fees may be paid online or by check made payable to Artisan Alley and mailed to Artisan Alley c/o KymBreanne Shingara, 631 Hollow Rd, Shamokin, PA 17872. 

  About our Juror

  Check back soon for the reveal of our juror!

  Selection process

  Our goal is to make the process of jurying efficient and fair. The independent juror will select the works of art to be included in the exhibition from the qualified entries. All work accepted is the result of the decision of the judge based on the merit of each individual submission. 

  Notification

  Entry of artwork and payment of entry fee do not guarantee acceptance into exhibit. Not all works will be accepted, and you will be notified if your works have been accepted by September 1st, 2026.

  Delivery and Shipping

  Accepted artwork must be received by September 28th 2026.

  Artists are responsible for delivery and pickup of artwork and any associated shipping costs. Include a prepaid return shipping label with your box. Artwork shipped to the Gallery will be returned beginning December 2nd, 2026. Art should be sent in sturdy, reusable containers for safe shipping.

  Artwork may be hand-delivered during open Gallery hours. You will be sent details with your acceptance letter. Work can be picked up beginning December 1st, 2026 and must be retrieved by December 15th, 2026.

  All artwork must be delivered between September 1-28th, 2026.

  Sales

  Artwork may be for display/exhibition only or for sale at the sole discretion of the artist. Artisan Alley will facilitate the sale of work to potential buyers during the time work is on display. Artisan Alley will take a 30% commission on the completion of the sale while work is on exhibition.

  How to Apply

  Review the preparation instructions below, then apply online by clicking the Enter button at bottom of page. Entries must be received no later than 11:59pm on August 11th, 2026.

  Preparing your submission for upload:

  The following information is required for each uploaded work on the online form: title, date, medium, dimensions.

  Up to three original works may be submitted per artist.

  Image files:

  • Files must be under 10MB each

  • JPG or JPEG format only.

  • Suggested minimum file size: 72 dpi, 1000 x 1000 pixels

  Naming:
  Use first two initials of first and last name, entry number, and condensed title. Use no spaces or commas; use underscores between words as follows

  
  Format for Entries: First two initials of first name first two initials of last name_Entry#_Title.jpg
  Example entry 1: SaFi_1_LivingHere.jpg
  Example entry 2: SaFi_2_HardTime.jpg

Images should accurately represent work. Poor quality images are more likely to be eliminated due to the jurying process; please follow the suggested minimum size above.

Photography Release

Artisan Alley Fine Art Gallery may photograph, digitally distribute, or reproduce the entries for educational, catalogue and publicity purposes, giving credit to the owner.

Details

The full Participation Agreement can be found here.

Contact

Please reach out to Artisan Alley with any questions. artisanalley.info@gmail.com

Accessibility Note

Artisan Alley strives to create an inclusive atmosphere. Due to the historic nature of our building, it is currently not wheelchair accessible, and access to the gallery is via a flight of stairs. However, we have made arrangements in the past to host those with mobility aids. If you are an artist or are simply planning to visit the gallery, please email artisanalley.info@gmail.com to make arrangements for yourself or your guests.