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Entry Fees
SAA Members Only: $35 for the first entry and $10 for an optional second and third entry.
Exhibition Requirements
- Open to all SAA members whose dues are current as of 2026.
If in doubt, confirm with the office, [email protected], that you are in good standing with your dues before submitting. After the deadline, it is too late to pay dues to stay eligible for the show.
Please note, you should pay your 2027 dues before the start of the exhibition. The date noted above is because of the deadline in 2026. - Artists may submit up to three entries.
- Subject matter is limited to North American wildlife!
- The jury will be accepting 40 - 2D and 20 - 3D pieces for the exhibition.
- Each participating artist is Required to enclose a direct-billed return label Inside their crate, where it can be easily found. Artists should email a copy of the inbound and return paperwork to the SAA office. The SAA will no longer actively track all of this, so those who do not enclose a label should expect delays with returning their work. Those who do not respond to SAA emails risk forfeiture of their work at the close of the exhibition. (Freight and international shipments will provide necessary paperwork before the close of the exhibition, coordinating with the SAA Executive Director)
ALSO NOTE: Sadly, tariffs are now to be expected and will be the responsibility of international artists submitting to the show. The SAA is dismayed that this is the case, but the Society is unable to shoulder the financial burden of all the potential fees. - Associates juried into the show will receive a ½ point, which will count towards their Signature promotion.
- Submission to any SAA show is a commitment to participate. Artists withdrawing their work will be subject to a 2-year penalty, during which they will be unable to enter any SAA exhibitions.
Artwork Requirements
- All work must be original.
- There are no limitations on the age of a work.
- Artwork previously exhibited with the SAA is OK to submit.
- All 2D work must be properly mounted and framed with wire, ready for hanging.
- 2D size limit, including the outside frame dimension, is 48 inches;
- 3D weight limit is 150 pounds.
The Society reserves the right not to display work that does not match the quality of the digital images entered.
Please Note
- The jury will be accepting @40 - 2D, and 20 - 3D pieces for the exhibition.
- Each participating artist is Required to enclose a direct-billed return label Inside their crate, where it can be easily found. Artists should email a copy of the inbound and return paperwork to the SAA office.
- Associates juried into the show will receive a ½ point, which will count towards their Signature promotion.
- Submission to any SAA show is a commitment to participate. Artists withdrawing their work will be subject to a 2-year penalty, during which they will be unable to enter any SAA exhibitions.
Crating and Shipping
Instructions will be emailed to participating artists.
Insurance
Artwork is insured while on the museum’s property; insurance during transit is the artist’s responsibility.
Sales
There will be a 30% commission on sales. A commission is due for any sale occurring AFTER the SAA emailed the artists' acceptance notifications. This is because the venue has the first right of sale to all works included in the exhibition that are submitted for sale. Work is expected to be for sale. The museum will be encouraging sales and recommends submitting work priced at $2,000 or less. Sold works, not picked up locally, will be shipped at the artist’s expense with an updated label coordinated with the SAA.
Submission
The entry form is online and accessible via www.showsubmit.com. The jury fee payment is now part of the application process. By submitting, you agree to all conditions specified in this prospectus and in the entry information and to loan the accepted artwork to the exhibition.
Statement
A written statement about your work is required. This can be your inspiration behind the work, or something educational about the subject … or both. Leaving it blank or entering “Will submit later” will get your entry disqualified.
Questions?
Contact Alyson and Wes in the SAA Office at [email protected]
Submission Policies
Original Work Requirements
Submitted artwork must be the original creation of the artist. Work copied from other sources, derived from photographs not taken by the artist, or created in workshop or class settings under instructor guidance is not permitted.
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 (December 4, 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.
Notifications Are Posted in Your Account
Results will be posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on January 7, 2027. You will also receive an email.
Log in and check your account. We are unable to answer individual inquiries about results.
Support
Questions about this exhibition?
Contact Alyson ([email protected]) for questions about the prospectus, SAA, 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.