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Signs of Rural Life Juried Exhibit

Blue Cat Gallery & Studio

$30 Application Fee
$30 Application Fee

About the Open Call

Submit your rural-themed artwork to our annual juried exhibition, Signs of Rural Life. Open to artists of all career levels from emerging to professional, 18 years of age or older. Any media including painting, works on paper, printmaking, photography, sculpture (excluding installation art). Max size: no one side larger than 50” (3-D work requiring a pedestal, no more than 18” wide or deep). Artwork must be for sale.

What is Offered

Cash awards for First ($250), Second ($175), Third ($125), and People's Choice ($75) place winners.

Requirements

Submit up to five entries created in the last five years. Works must be display ready; 2-D work must be wired and ready for hanging. No sawtooth hangers.

How to Apply

Complete the entry form (available on website) and pay the $30 non-refundable fee online via PayPal or mail a check to 114 W. 3rd Street, Wayne NE 68787.

Key Information

Deadline

June 6, 2026

Location

Wayne, United States

Categories

PaintingPhotographySculpture

Compensation

paid

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