Indiana Artists Club (IN/a) is pleased to invite all members to participate our annual open Members Exhibition. $7,700 in awards including $1700 Best in Show is the purse for this show in 2026.
A limit of 1 painting per member. Jurying for awards will be in person.
Media includes painting, pastel, print making, drawing, sculpture, photography and textiles.
Venue
Hendricks Live Performing Arts Center
200 W. Main Street
Plainfield, IN
Exhibit Hours
Monday – Saturday 10am–4pm
Exhibit Hours
Monday – Saturday 10am–4pm
Requirements for Entering
IN/a 2026 membership must be current to enter. If not paid before entry, annual membership dues of $45.00 must be paid when the exhibition is entered.
Entry Fees
IN/A Members: $45 non-refundable exhibition entry fee
Membership Dues: $45 annual dues must be current.
You can renew your 2025 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
- There is no size limitation for 2-D artwork, although artists are encouraged to submit smaller works.
- Paintings must be framed or have gallery-wrapped canvas with finished edges. Wet paintings will not be accepted.
- 3-D work may not exceed 50” wide x 50” deep or exceed 50 lbs.
- Artists are encouraged to submit their freshest and best work. Work that has previously won an award in any juried show is prohibited from being entered.
- This exhibition is dedicated to the presentation of original works that embody individual artistic vision, integrity, and excellence of execution. Submitted work must originate from the artists own concept, design, and creative interpretation. No works created in class or under the guidance of an instructor are permitted. Works substantially derived from published images, copyrighted material, another artists composition, tutorials, or mechanically reproduced sources are not eligible for the exhibition.
- The exhibition committee reserves the right to decline any submission that does not reflect the spirit of originality, authenticity, and professional presentation central to the exhibition mission.
Sales
Artwork may be for sale or NFS and prices will be listed on the display labels. Hendricks Live will retain a 30% commission, plus sales tax, and the artist gets the remaining amount. Proceeds sold at Hendricks Live will be paid to artists within 30 days after the closing of the show. Sold artwork will not be removed from the exhibition prior to its closing.
Juror
Gary Brooks earned a B.F.A. in painting and an M.A. in Art Education from the University of Cincinnati. While at UC, he began painting exclusively with watercolor under the guidance of Robert Fabe and Phil Tucker and continues to paint in watercolor to this day.
Gary is a signature member of both the Ohio and Kentucky Watercolor Societies, and an associate member of American Watercolor Society, North American Watercolor Society, Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, and a member of the Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society. His award-winning watercolors and egg tempera can be found in multiple private and corporate collections throughout the Midwest.
Statement:
"It’s both an honor and pleasure to serve as juror for The Indiana Artists Club annual show. I look forward to seeing the rich milieu of styles, mediums, and expertise evident in the artists of Indiana. As an artist and teacher for many years, I’ve worked in multiple mediums: drawing, acrylic, oils, photography, printmaking, watercolor, egg tempera, ceramics, stained glass, and sculpture. So what is it that I look for in an award-winning piece? The commonalities across all mediums are creativity, visual interest, technical expertise, good design, and originality - a new, unique way of depicting your world. I’m looking for pieces that evoke an emotional response, that demonstrate mastery of light, color, value, and an ineffable “something” that draws me into your art.
Liability/Agreement
Works will be handled and exhibited at the risk of the artist; however, every reasonable effort will be made to protect the safety of all works of art. Works are not insured by IN/a or Hendricks Live. We suggest you provide your own insurance for the duration of the exhibit.
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on August 24, 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 substitute your image up until the entry deadline (August 13, 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 Mary Gretsinger ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, INA, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.
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