103rd Annual Erie Art Museum Spring Show (Due Feb. 1)
103rd Annual Erie Art Museum Spring Show
Deadline: February 1st, 2025
The 103nd Annual Spring Show is open to any and all artists living, working or studying within 250 miles of the City of Erie, Pennsylvania, including Canada.
Eligibility
The Spring Show is open to any and all artists living, working or studying within 250 miles of the City of Erie, Pennsylvania, including Canada.
Prizes
A total of $15,000 in cash prizes and sales is expected. Cash awards totaling $2,500, including the Northwestern Pennsylvania Artists Association (NPAA) Award, and $12,000 in anticipated sales. Cash prizes will be determined by the juror and divided evenly. A standard 35% commission will be charged on all sales.
Submission & Fees
Deadline for submission
Registration opens December 1st, 2025. The deadline for online registration (via JotForm) is Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
Fees
Each artist may submit up to three works. Museum members pay $20 for the first submission and $10 for any additional entries; non-members pay $30 for the first submission and $20 for any additional entries. Submission fees are non-refundable.
All Media Welcome
The Spring Show is open to all media, including but not limited to: painting, photography, graphics, sculpture, and fiber. Due to space limitations, however, we ask that your submissions not exceed 72 inches in any dimension or weigh more than 100 pounds. Artists proposing to submit work requiring special installation should confer with Museum staff (james.pearson@erieartmuseum.org) prior to the entry deadline. Artwork submitted should have been created in the last 3 years. Please do not submit artwork that has already been exhibited in the Erie Art Museum at any time prior to the 2026 Spring Show.
Framing
All 2D works, such as prints, drawings, and photographs, must be framed or hang-ready in a secure manner.