Indiana Artists Club
Exhibition artwork

Indiana Artists Club

Exhibition at the Eiteljorg Museum

Indianapolis, IN

May 9 – June 14, 2026

Deadline is April 10th.
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Opens for entry Mar 13th.

About the Exhibition

Indiana Artists Club invites you to participate in an open members exhibition.

This special Members Exhibition of Indiana Artists Club is a showcase for Indiana’s finest working artists. Media includes painting, watercolor, pastel, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, photography, and textiles.

The exhibition will be held at the Eiteljorg Museum Community Gallery in Indianapolis, Indiana and is open to all members of the Indianapolis Artists Club. This exhibition is not juried or judged for awards. Space is limited to the first 65 entries.

All IN/A Artist Members may submit ONE 2-D piece or ONE 3-D piece.

Digital reproductions, jewelry, functional ceramics, installations, or videos will not be accepted.

Venue

Eiteljorg Museum
500 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10am–5pm
Sunday: Noon–5pm

Requirements for Entering

This exhibition is open only to members who have been juried into the Indiana Artists Club. Your entry constitutes your agreement to abide by all conditions/regulations of this prospectus.

Entry Fees

IN/A Members: $45 non-refundable exhibition entry fee

Membership Dues: $45 annual dues must be current.

You can renew your 2026 membership dues when you enter the exhibition. Select Entry + Member Dues under Membership in the entry form to pay $90 ($45 entry fee + $45 membership dues).

Entry Specifications

  • Please submit work that has been created within the last three years.
2-D Entries:
  • 2-D artists may enter ONE painting, print, photo, collage or mixed media.
  • 2-D work must not exceed 30” high x 36” wide”, including frame.
  • 2-D work must be delivered ready to hang with flat hangers and wire. No saw-tooth hangers.
  • Paintings must be framed or have gallery-wrapped canvas with finished edges. Wet paintings will not be accepted.
  • Acrylic ONLY on prints, photos, and mixed media. Glass ONLY on pastels and drawings.
  • NO metal frames.
  • Limited edition photographs and prints must be numbered, matted, and framed.
3-D Entries:
  • 3-D artists may enter ONE sculptural work.
  • 3-D work may not exceed 32” wide x 32” deep or exceed 50 lbs.
** You cannot enter one 2-D piece and one 3-D piece.

Sales

Artwork may be for sale or NFS and prices will be listed on the display labels. Sales will be through the IN/A who will retain a 20% commission, plus sales tax, during the exhibition and online at ShowSubmit for 30 days after the exhibition. Proceeds will be paid 30 days after the closing date. Sold artwork will not be removed from the exhibition prior to its closing.

Artwork Pick Up

All artists are required to collect their artwork on Monday, June 15, or arrange for someone else to pick up that day. If artwork is not picked up on June 15, it will be shipped back to the artist at the artist’s expense.

Insurance

IN/A artists are responsible for insuring their own work. All reasonable care will be used in handling artwork; however, each entrant agrees to hold harmless Indiana Artists Club, The Eiteljorg Museum, their agents, officers, and their representatives from any and all claims of damage.

Terms and Conditions

Consent to photograph artworks for catalog, publicity or archival purposes is granted by the artist.

The appropriateness of any work in the exhibition will be left to the discretion of the IN/A and The Eiteljorg Museum. It is not the intent to censor work; we are sensitive to the issue of free artistic expression and will address any controversy with the artist in writing.

All work must be the artist’s original design and creation. Do not submit works that violate copyright laws, are computer generated or not of your own initiation.

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 substitute your image up until the entry deadline (April 10, 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 Barbara Peterson ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, INA, 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.