Open Fine Arts – September 2026

Open Fine Arts
12th annual art competition show
Exhibition: September 1-26, 2026
Reception: September 5, 5-7PM
Pictured: Riverside Glow, V. Reid – 2025 collection
This is EGFAC’s annual Open Fine Art competition, featuring all media and photography. Awards will be presented in two categories—Art and Photography—with one Best of Show award. The exhibition highlights outstanding recent work created by participating artists.
Dates and Info
- Entry Deadline: July 31, 2026
- Acceptance Notification (via email): Aug 15, 2026
- Exhibition Dates: Sep 1-26, 2026
- First Saturday Reception: Sep 5, 2026 from 5-7 pm
- Art Intake: Sunday Aug 30 and Monday Aug 31, 2026 from 11:00am – 3:00pm
- Art Pickup: Monday Sep 28, 2026 from 11:00am – 3:00 pm
Entry Process
Entry Fee: $35 for the first entry, $5 each additional entry to a maximum of 5 pieces per artist. Gallery Artists please find your discount code in your My Account.
Art Entry is online only through Smarter Entry. We do not accept entries in-person at the Center.
STEP 1: Download and Review the PROSPECTUS
STEP 2: Enter Online at SMARTER ENTRY
