SullivanMunce Cultural Center
Exhibition artwork

SullivanMunce Cultural Center

Abstract Juried Exhibition

Celebrating Abstract Art

September 12 – October 31, 2026

Deadline is August 3rd. 6 weeks left to enter.
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An exhibition to celebrate abstract art by Indiana artists. Open to all Indiana artists. Artists must be 18 years old and older. This exhibition celebrates the diverse language of abstract art. We welcome work that emphasizes color, form, texture, movement, gesture, pattern, and conceptual expression over direct representation. Both non-objective and representative work with strong abstract qualities will be considered.

Venue

SullivanMunce Cultural Center
225 West Hawthorne Street
Zionsville, IN 46077

Eligibility

  • Open to Indiana artists, age 18 and up.
  • Open to all media.
  • Work must be original and from your own reference, not copied from other artists’ work or published materials and must have been completed within the last three years.
  • Any reference provided by an instructor is not eligible, including an instructor-provided photo, still-life setup, or model setup.
  • Work that was done in a classroom, workshop, or in an online group with an instructor is not eligible.
  • Originality and AI Policy - All submitted artwork must be the original creation of the artist. Artwork created wholly or partially using artificial intelligence (AI) image-generation tools is not eligible for entry. This includes AI-generated, AI-assisted, or AI-manipulated artwork in any medium. Works incorporating AI-generated imagery, generative fill, image expansion, content insertion or removal, or similar AI-assisted technologies will not be accepted. By submitting artwork, artists certify that all work is their own original creation and complies with this policy.
  • 2D artwork must be framed (except for gallery wrapped canvas), wired, and ready to hang. No Exceptions. We encourage you to use acrylic or plexiglass in place of glass.
  • 2D artwork must not exceed 100 pounds.
  • 3D work may not exceed 6.5’ x 2.5’ x 7’ and not exceed 100 lbs. Heavier work will be considered, but the artist will need to contact the SullivanMunce Cultural Center to plan.
  • Artwork must be for sale. No NFS or POR.
  • Failure to meet any of the requirements for eligibility will result in the artwork being disqualified.
  • Artwork must be labeled on the back with title of piece and artist name.

Jurors

Jurors will be selected from Indiana artists, art business professionals, and administrators by the SullivanMunce Cultural Center.

Entry Fee

$20 for up to three works.

Sales

SullivanMunce Cultural Center retains 30% commission of sold artwork.

Artwork Pick up

Works not collected within 30 days of the close of the exhibition will become the property of the SullivanMunce Cultural Center.

Terms and Conditions

Please note the SullivanMunce Cultural Center reserves the right to reject any artwork due to inadequate preparation for installation, or for potential security or public safety issues. Any accepted and delivered works which differ in quality or are not representative of the digital file may be disqualified at the discretion of the Gallery Director.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on August 14, 2026.

If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.

Image and Filename Specifications

  • File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
  • Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
  • Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
  • Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
  • File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
  • File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.

Additional Entry Information

  • You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
  • After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (August 3, 2026.)
  • Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
  • Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

Support

Questions about this exhibition?
Contact SMCC ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, SMCC, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.

Need help with ShowSubmit?
Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.