2026 Arts Without Borders Juried Fine Arts Show

Description

2026 Arts Without Borders Juried Fine Arts Show
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Register for Show Here

How does this work?
The process to enter our Juried Fine Arts Show begins with artists and photographers registering using the orange "Register for Show Here" button located above. Artists submit photos of their artwork online. After the submission deadline, our juror will then select the artwork that will be displayed in the gallery or in our slideshow that runs in the gallery. We have limited space to display the artwork but typically about half of the submissions are selected. You will receive an email regarding whether or not your artwork has been juried in. If your artwork has been selected by our juror, you will need to bring your artwork to the gallery on the dates below or ship it to us to be displayed.
ArtCall.org
We use ArtCall.org for our entry submission site. Please note you will receive emails from ArtCall.org when you register, each time you make a payment, each time you submit an entry, and notification on whether or not our juror selects your entry for our show.
Dates at a Glance
Entry Deadline Extended ToJune 24, 2026Notification DateJuly 15, 2026Artwork Delivery Dates for ShowSeptember 14 to 19, 2026Show DatesSeptember 23, 2026 to October 24, 2026Artist Awards ReceptionOctober 24, 2026 at 1:30 pmArtwork Pickup Date and TimeOctober 24, 2026 - following the Reception (2pm to 4pm)
Entry Fees per Submission
(up to 3 entry submissions permitted)
Adults $15.00Each additional entry is another $15Youth (Ages 12-18) $5.00Each additional entry is another $5
★ Please note you will be asked to enter your credit card info for each entry submission ★
★ One Adult Entry is $15. Two Adult Entries will total $30. Three Adult Entries will total $45 ★
★ One Youth Entry is $5. Two Youth Entries will total $10. Three Youth Entries will total $15 ★

Cash Prizes
Best in Show$1,000Best in Photography$500People's Choice$500Best in Youth Art$100Best in Youth Photography$100

Show Location
Lloydminster Museum + Archives, 4207 - 44 Street, Lloydminster, AB/SK
Categories
Landscapes/Waterscapes3-Dimensional ArtworkPortraits/FigurativeFloral/BotanicalJewelryStill LifeWildlife/AnimalWestern/EquestrianContemporary/AlternativeFibre/Needle ArtsPhotographyYouth Art (Open subject matter)Youth Photography (Open subject matter)
Jury Process
Our juror will use your digital photos to jury your artwork. The juror will not see your original artwork. It is vital that you submit the best photo that you can. Our juror will select artwork from each category to be displayed in the 2026 Juried Fine Arts Show.
Artists will be notified regarding their entry status. Artwork selected by the juror may not necessarily be a "winner" in the category but is worthy of being displayed in the gallery show. 
The "Awards" page and the "Web Gallery" page will be updated when the jurors have made their selections. Only the juried in artwork will be featured on the "Web Gallery" page.
Jurors
Adult Entries: Jeff Whiting

Jeffrey Whiting is an internationally acclaimed wildlife artist, world champion bird sculptor, author, explorer, and filmmaker. His career began at age 16 when a sculpture of his was presented by Canada’s Prime Minister to Prince Philip. That same year, he won 3rd place at the World Championship of Wildfowl Carving, later claiming 1st place and gaining national recognition.
Whiting’s early focus on the Common Loon led to his first successful book and major exhibits alongside renowned artists such as Robert Bateman. He later earned an Honours BSc in Biology and Geology from Carleton University while producing Owls of North America, a detailed, cross-country research project. By age 24, he was featured among the world’s top wildfowl carvers.
Over his career, Whiting has authored and illustrated several books, including the 542-page Birder’s Lifelist and Master Reference. He became one of the youngest Signature Members of the Society of Animal Artists and exhibited in the prestigious Birds in Art show.
Whiting founded Artists for Conservation (AFC), a global nonprofit supporting wildlife conservation through art, now spanning 27 countries.
His work includes bronze and mixed-media sculptures ranging from birds to prehistoric life, with pieces held in prominent collections, including Dubai’s Crown Prince. Whiting has also produced documentary films and led expeditions worldwide, studying wildlife from Africa to the Arctic.
Inducted as a Fellow of The Explorers Club in 2011, Whiting continues to inspire conservation through art, education, and global initiatives while living in North Vancouver with his family.
More info on Jeffrey Whiting
Youth Entries: Cindy Sorley Keichinger

Cindy is an award-winning artist who lives on a farm near Kitscoty, Alberta. She has taken several workshops from some of the top artists in her genre. She paints primarily in acrylic but also uses oil and gouache. She is a member of several artist organizations, including Society of Animal Artists (Associate Member), Women Artists of the West (Associate Member), American Women Artists (Associate Member), National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society (Signature Member), American Artists Professional League (Fellow) and Artists for Conservation (Signature Member.) Her main focus is wildlife but also paints landscapes. Her work has been in several shows around North America and overseas. Her work is available here:
www.goldenkstudio.com
www.PictureThisGallery.com

General Criteria

Work must not be older than 3 years old; i.e. work must have been created after March 2023.
Original work only. You must be able to prove origin if asked (sketches & references). No prints.
If your artwork is larger than 24x36 inches or heavier than 50 lbs, images will be displayed in a slideshow that runs in the gallery.
For artwork to be physically displayed in the gallery, maximum size allowed for 2D artwork is 24x36 inches or 864 sq. inches without frame. This includes diptychs and triptychs. Maximum size for 3D artwork is 8 cubic feet.
Your entry allows up to 3 pieces to be entered. Diptych and triptychs are one entry and the pieces must be shown together in one image.
JPG images of artwork must be submitted for jury process.
JPG images must show only the artwork, with no frame or background.
JPG images for 3D and jewelry work may have 3 views of the piece.
If your artwork is selected for physical display in the gallery, your artwork will need to be display ready with a structually sound frame and a hanging wire or it will be disqualified. We cannot accept artwork without this because of potential for damage and insurance policy demands. Canvas stretched over a frame is acceptable. (The frame must be of good quality and a minimum of 1" deep and must have a hanging wire.)
Late entries will not be accepted.
Our juror may eliminate or combine categories if not enough entries for a category have been received.
All work must remain on display for the duration of the Juried Fine Arts Show.This show is open to all artists.

Original Art
Original art means work that you have conceived in your own mind. Copying from another’s work in any way shape or form is not permitted.
A project done in a workshop is not permitted. This ensures that the product you are presenting is 100% yours and has only your input in it. A piece that has been critiqued in an art group meeting is permitted.
Insurance
Insurance for artwork is the artist’s responsibility. All possible precautions are done to ensure security of artwork in Lloydminster Museum + Archives.

Digital Photos
Your digital photos are also a statement of what your art will look like when entered. If the entry does not match the photo, it will not be accepted. No substitutions.
These photos MUST exclude the frame and any type of background.
Artwork should be well lit with no shadows. The image should fill the photo. If the work is considered inappropriately presented in appearance (framing etc.) it is up to the discretion of the show co-coordinator on whether to accept the piece.
People's Choice Award
Voting for the People's Choice Award must be done in person when viewing the show at Lloydminster Museum + Archives.
Artwork Can be Sold at Show (Optional)
If your artwork is not for sale, enter "$0.00" as your price.
You have the option to list the price of your artwork if you want to sell it. Please doublecheck what you enter to ensure it displays correctly. We will make arrangements for interested buyers to contact artists directly. The sale will be between the artist and the buyer. We do not take any portion of the sale. Artwork must remain in the show until after the Artist Awards Reception. Artist must deliver the artwork to the buyer.
Artwork Delivery Date for Show
September 14 to 19, 2026 (Monday to Saturday)10am-6 pm
Deliver to Lloydminster Museum + Archives, 4207 - 44 Street, Lloydminster, SK
No items will be accepted into the show after 6 pm on September 19, 2026. No exceptions. Packing must be taken home and cannot be left at Museum.
Awards Reception & Artwork Pickup Date
October 24, 2026 (Saturday)
Lloydminster Museum + Archives, 4207 - 44 Street, Lloydminster, SK
Time: Doors open at 1:00 pm
Awards Ceremony at 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Pick up of artwork to follow Reception from 2pm to 4pm.
Please note: We do not have storage space to keep artwork past this date.
Artists + 1 guest will receive complimentary admission. Standard admission rates will apply to any additional guests.
Shipping of Artwork
If you cannot bring your artwork to the show location, you can ship it via mail or courier to:
Cindy Sorley-Keichinger
Box 382
Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0
780-847-2294 or cell 780-871-4724
artshow@artswithoutborders.ca
Please note that we are not responsible for delays with delivery and that there will be no exceptions for artwork that arrives after the deadline.
A prepaid mailing label should be sent with the artwork if you wish to have it shipped back.
Entries
Register for the show first at the link below. 
Register Here
After filling in your phone number and address you will be able to submit entries and make payment.
★ Please note you will be asked to enter your credit card info for EACH entry submission (as fees are "Per Submission") ★
After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist info and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (June 24, 2026) Please doublecheck all content and pricing. What you type when you register for the show will be displayed (as entered by you) as the info on the Web Gallery Page. This page will be purblished after the Juror has made final selections.
Entry fees are not refundable.
Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

Arts Without Borders Festival
P. O. Box 12632
Lloydminster, AB/SK
T9V 0Y4
CANADA

QUESTIONS
Cindy Sorley-Keichinger – Juried Fine Arts Show Coordinator
artshow@artswithoutborders.ca
780-847-2294 or cell 780-871-4724