2026 Call to Visual Artists, Indiana Wildlife Artists 43rd Annual Exhibit

2026 Call to Visual Artists, Indiana Wildlife Artists 43rd Annual Exhibit

Deadline: 07/23/2026
The Minnetrista Cultural Center
1200 Minnetrista Parkway
Muncie, IN 47303
(In-Person Exhibit)
Awards: Cash awards totaling $2,000.
Open to US artists w/ a serious approach to wildlife/botanical art.
(See full prospectus for details.)
$50 for 1 work. $5 each additional.
Up to 3 ORIGINAL artworks per artist
Digital entry is required and Entry fees are non-refundable.
Eligible Work includes original painting, drawing, photography, carving, sculpture, and mixed media. Video or projected art is not eligible. No AI generated art. All two-dimensional artwork must be framed with wire and flat strap hangers in place. Saw-tooth hangers and screw-eyes are not permitted. Must be WILD (not domestic) animals/plants with no man-made objects allowed unless found in the subject’s natural habitat (Barn owls in barns). Be aware of size limitations of artwork and of digital images. Work may be for sale; NFS is allowed. Commission is 40%. Failure to adhere to other details in the prospectus can lead to disqualification. (Please read full prospectus for details.)
Jurors: Stephanie Michaels is our Fine Art Judge, and Emily Grant is our Naturalist Judge.
Contact:
Jenny Smith
Smity765@aol.com
Call for art located at: https://indianawildlifeartists.org/
Entry Deadline
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Acceptance Notification
Friday, July 31, 2026, Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on July 31, 2026.
Drop off Selected Artwork
Indiana Room, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Fri, August 21, 2026, from 12pm–5pm or
Sat, August 22, 2026, from 9–10am
Please arrange for delivery of your artwork.
Art Pickup
Indiana Room, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Sun, October 11, 2026, from 12pm–5pm or
Mon, October 12, 2026, from 9am–12pm
Please arrange for pickup of your artwork.
Exhibition Dates
August 23 – October 11, 2026
Awards Ceremony & Artist Reception
Indiana Room, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 4–5pm

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