Richmond Art Museum
Exhibition artwork

Richmond Art Museum

128th Annual Exhibition by Indiana and Ohio Artists

This Exhibit is Endowed in Memory of Arthur S. Postle

Indiana

November 5, 2026 – January 9, 2027

Deadline is September 4th.
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Opens for entry Jul 31st.

Venue

Richmond Art Museum
350 Hub Etchison Pkwy
Richmond, IN 47374

Hours
Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm
Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays
Closed Dec. 23, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027 for holiday

Awards

Approximately $30,000 in prizes & purchase awards.
  • $5,000 – Best of Show
  • $1,000 – Awards of Excellence (3)
  • $500 – Merit Awards (5)
  • $250 – Merit Awards (6)

Eligibility

  • This competition is open to all artists, 18 years of age and over, who presently live in Indiana or Ohio.
  • Works must be original, completed in the last two years, and not previously exhibited in the Richmond Art Museum Annual Exhibition.
  • Accepted works may NOT be withdrawn by the artist prior to the close of the exhibition and must abide by specifications below.
  • Both 2-D and 3-D works are eligible, including drawing, printmaking, mixed media, painting, photography, fiber arts, clay, jewelry, sculpture, wood and glass.
  • Works must be original art produced by the submitting artist completed in 2025-2026.
  • No AI generated artwork of any kind. No AI generated reference images.
  • Advanced division artists’ works cannot have been executed in class or under supervision of an instructor.

Jurors

Amy MacLennan is the Curator at Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute, IN. Amy has served as Associate Professor of Art at McKendree University, and as the Director of the McKendree University Gallery of Art, both in Lebanon, Illinois. She studied printmaking at the University of London, Birkbeck College, London, England, and earned her BFA in Photography and Printmaking and her MFA in Painting and Drawing both from Indiana State University.

Brian Harper has taught at the university level for 20 years, including at IU Southeast and Baylor University. He holds a BFA from Northern Arizona University, an MA and MFA from the University of Iowa, and the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Indiana University. Brian is the Founder and Executive Director of Artaxis, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the ceramics field with over 1,000 members across all 50 U.S. states and more than 50 countries.

Antonio McAfee is a photographer based in Bethlehem, PA. He received his BFA in Fine Art Photography from the Corcoran College of Art and Design, his MFA in Photography from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Art from the University of the Witwatersrand (Johannesburg, South Africa). Antonio
has served as Assistant Professor at Earlham College and Muhlenberg College in PA.

Specifications

  • Each artist may submit a maximum of two works.
  • All works must be maintenance-free.
  • No entry may exceed 60 inches in any direction, including frame, or exceed 50 pounds in weight.

Entry Fees

Includes 2 works
  • RAM Members or Students – $30
    If you are unsure of your membership status please contact RAM.
  • Non-Members – $55
Entry fees are non-refundable.

Framing

All wall-hung work must be properly framed. Frames without securely attached wire cannot be hung on our wall and will not be accepted. Vertical D Rings are the preferred hardware for hanging in the new RAM galleries. We will not be responsible for works damaged through faulty wiring or framing.
  • Use flat strap wires only (no cleats, saw-tooth or clip frame hangers).
  • Works on paper must be glazed (glass or plexiglass).

Insurance and Liability

RAM will provide insurance on all works while at the museum for the listed sales price. Values must be based on actual retail sales, subject to a maximum of $5,000 for any one item. RAM will not assume liability for loss or damage during transit to and from the museum.

Sales

All works in Advanced Division must be for sale.

Works over $5,000 need to have proof provided of previous sales.

The Richmond Art Museum will retain a 30% commission. Prices listed on the entry form must reflect this commission. Purchase Awards will be paid at 70% of the listed price. Prices of accepted works may not change after submissions close.

Amateur Division

Amateur artists are encouraged to enter the Amateur Division of the 128th Annual Exhibition by Indiana and Ohio Artists. Entry requirements are the same as listed above, however, works completed under supervision are eligible. An amateur is defined as an artist who is in their early stages of development, or whose motivation is basically recreational. Artists whose works have been previously accepted into the Advanced Division are not eligible for the Amateur Division.

Notification of Jury Decisions

RAM will list notifications of acceptance on the RAM Facebook and RAM website as well as email notifications on Friday, September 18, 2026. The email listed in your ShowSubmit account will be used as the primary form of contact for notification.

RAM will provide labels for accepted artwork.

Questions

For questions about RAM or this prospectus, please contact us at (765) 966-0256 or [email protected].

Visit richmondartmuseum.org for more information.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on September 18, 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 (September 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.

Support

Questions about this exhibition?
Contact ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, RAM, 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.