ACAC's 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition

Description

Fee: $30 for Adams County Arts Council members / $45 for Non-members

Entry Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026

The entry form, entry fee and accompanying images must be received by or postmarked by deadline date.

Juror of Selection & Awards: Philip Lindsey, Professor of Fine Arts & Curator of Bogigian Gallery, Wilson College

Notification: Friday, April 24
Artists whose pieces have been accepted will be notified by e-mail no later than April 24, 2026. Details for delivery or shipping of accepted work will be included.

Delivery:
Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, 11 am – 2 pm:
Adams County Arts Council Arts Education Center • 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA
*Shipping instructions will be included with acceptance letter

Opening & Awards Reception: Friday, June 5, 4:30 pm
Adams County Arts Council Arts Education Center • 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA
Awards ceremony, 6 pm

Toast the Artists Celebration: Friday, June 5, 7 – 9 pm
Adams County Arts Council Arts Education Center • 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA
Join us for a very special First Friday event to celebrate our artists, featuring live music, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and JAE Committee Selection Exhibition.

Exhibition Location, Dates & Hours
ACAC Arts Education Center, Gettysburg, PA
Friday, June 5, 4:30 pm (Opening Reception & Awards)
Weekdays, Wednesday-Friday, 10 am – 7 pm
Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am – 4 pm

Pick-up from AECenter: Sunday, June 28, 11 am – 2 pm; Monday, June 29, 4 – 6 pm
You must remove your artwork before 6 pm on Monday, June 29. ACAC reserves the right to remove artwork from its display space to expedite the tear-down process. If an artist fails to pickup their art by the pick-up deadline without making prior arrangements, it becomes property of the ACAC.

Insurance
While in the exhibit, art will be insured by the Adams County Arts Council.

Eligibility: Any person 18 years or older is eligible to enter. Pieces are presented to the juror for
selection anonymously. All pieces must be available for sale during the Exhibition. ACAC will take a 40% commission from the sale of art (35% for ACAC members). Please factor this into your price.
Formats: Two-Dimensional, Three-Dimensional

Please see our the printable entry form on our website for a full breakdown of the rules.