Ohio Department of Natural Resources/Maumee Bay Lodge 2025 Exhibition

Description

ODNR Maumee Bay 2025 Juried Art Exhibition
Open To: Ohio visual artists                                                                                    Entry Open Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025Entry Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Exhibition Summary: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) presents a juried art exhibition at Maumee Bay State Park, celebrating Ohio’s vibrant birding culture and natural landscapes through visual art. This exhibition invites artists from across the state to reflect on the beauty, diversity, and wonder of birdlife and the ecosystems that support them.

Artwork that explores themes such as birds and birdwatching, the natural habitats that support them, and our connection to the outdoors is highly encouraged. While the use of recyclable or sustainable materials is not required, it is welcomed as an added layer of engagement with the theme.

Set against the backdrop of one of Ohio’s most treasured birding destination, this exhibition aims to inspire park visitors through creative expression that uplifts Ohio’s natural spaces and the birds that call them home.

Eligibility Requirements: Entrants must be living Ohio residents, 18 years and older. ODNR and OAC employees are not eligible to apply. 

Exhibition Information:  The juried exhibition will be presented at Maumee Bay State Park from Friday, October 24, 2025, through Friday, January 16, 2026. Only work appropriate for display in a public building will be considered.  

Application Information and Process:

To apply for this opportunity visit: https://odnr2025maumeebay.artc...

Artists may submit one application with up to three separate artworks for consideration with a maximum of six images per artist (to allow for alternate views of a work or a detail). Initial parameters include the following: 

Work must be original and executed within the past three years. 

AI generated work will not be accepted.

Artwork must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition. 

Only two-dimensional works are accepted. Recommended size for work is up to 24" wide x 36" long. Larger works may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. 

Two-dimensional work must be wired and ready to hang and may not exceed 35 pounds each. 

Work must be dry. 

Selection Review Process:

The jury process is anonymous and is based on the work submitted for the exhibition. In an effort to present exhibits of merit and significance, work must be evaluated by objective guidelines. An artwork need not meet all of the criteria in order to be accepted for exhibition. When judging the quality of the artwork submitted, several standards and combinations of standards may be used, such as:  

Suitability of subject, technique, and style for the intended audience 

Vitality and originality 

Artistic expression and experimentation 

Creative and inventive use of the medium 

Technical proficiency in the use of the medium/media 

Artists will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance the week of October 6. 2025. Notification will be by email from the ArtCall.org site. 

Artwork Drop-Off Date and Time: Accepted artists artwork drop-off date and time: Monday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 21, between 10 am and 3 pm. Accepted artwork should be delivered to 1750 State Park Road #2, 1750 Park Rd 2, Oregon, OH 43616. No adjustments can be made to the delivery schedule; late submissions will not be accepted. Friends and family may deliver artwork if the artist is unavailable. Work must be delivered with appropriate packaging and protection material. 

If You are Shipping Your Accepted Artwork: Shipped works should be sent to the following address: Attn: Cynthia Amoah, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, 2045 Morse Rd. Columbus, OH, 43229 and received by October 17th. Shipped work must include return shipping costs and return address information. 

Exhibition Dates: Friday, October 24, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026

Exhibition Reception: Friday, October 24, 2025

Artwork Pickup Date and Time: Monday, January 19th and Tuesday, January 20th between 10 am and 4 pm. Accepted artwork should be picked up at 1750 State Park Road #2, 1750 Park Rd 2, Oregon, OH 43616. No adjustments can be made to the pick-up schedule. Friends and family may pick up artwork if the artist is unavailable. 

Liability and Insurance: Every care will be taken for the safety of all works of art. ODNR, its officers, and agents, and concessionaires will not be responsible for any loss or damage. ODNR does not insure entries. Works will be handled and exhibited at the artists' risk. 

Artwork Sales: Submitted artwork does not have to be available for sale. Visitors interested in purchasing work will be provided contact information to contact artist directly to purchase work.

A dedicated exhibition webpage will be created on the ODNR website.  

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Staff:

Cynthia Amoah, Arts in the Parks Coordinator - Cynthia.Amoah@dnr.ohio.gov

Alyssa Yaple, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives - Alyssa.Yaple@dnr.ohio.gov

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