A Juried Exhibition Celebrating the Nation’s Story
June 23, 2026 -- August 1, 2026

Theme
Jury will choose work that reflects on what America means to the artist—its ideals, contradictions, communities, and cultural landscapes—through visual storytelling.

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Juror

Our lead juror, Michael Dixon, an award-winning artist and Eastend board member, will be part of the curating team for the show. Dixon is a full professor and Chair of the Art & Art History Department at Albion College in Albion, Michigan. Read more about him here.

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Award Recognition
All selected artwork will be reviewed by a panel of jurors. From these, the top entries will receive award recognition. Winning artists will be announced during the public opening reception.

Awards and Recognition:

• First Place: $400

• Second Place: $250

• Third Place: $100​​​​​

Next Steps for Selected Artists

• All accepted artwork must be either shipped or hand-delivered by June 12, 2026 no later than 5:00 PM EST.

• Address: Eastend Arts Center, 143 W Michigan Ave, Marshall, MI 49068

• Artwork must be packaged securely in a reusable container suitable for return shipping if needed.

• Wall art should be ready to hang, with hardware attached.

• Include installation instructions if your piece requires specific hardware, orientation, or assembly.

• Retail price must be clearly labeled and should factor in Eastend’s 40% commission.

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Important Upcoming Dates:

Jurors select participants by March 31, 2026

Participants notified: April 17, 2026

Participants provide size, medium and price for their work: April 25, 2026

Art due at Eastend Arts Center: June 12, 2026

Art picked up from Eastend Art Center: August 7, 2026

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Sales & End of Exhibition Procedures​

• Eastend retains a 40% commission on all works sold during the exhibition. Artists will receive 60% of the sale price by check around the 20th of July, August or September, depending on when sales occur.

• Unsold works will be returned starting the week of August 4, 2026.

• Artists are responsible for shipping costs, payable via cash, check or credit card.

• An artist agreement and W9 form will be emailed. This must be completed and sent back to Eastend prior to the start of the exhibition.

 

Contact Information

For questions or clarification, contact Jennifer at jcd@eastendart.org