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How to Exhibit Your Work

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Focus on Photography Art Exhibition
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April 1 - May 16, 2026

Entry Deadline - March 21
Awards Reception - Friday, April 10 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Judge Danielle Koenig - Music Jeffrey Little


The Coliseum Museum invites photographers working in all photographic mediums), digital, film, mixed and unique processes to participate. No theme or subject requirements. Must be 18-years of age and older. No AI allowed.

​Other Dates:
Artwork Drop off - March 25 - 28
Pick up Artwork - May 20 - 23


J u r i e d   S h o w s   2 0 2 6   - I n f o r m a t i o n   a n d   R e g i s t r a t i o n 

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Around the Farm Art Exhibition
sponsored by Joy Meyer in memory of Gordon Meyer

​​June 5 - July 18, 2026     
    
Entry Deadline - May 23
Awards Reception - June 12 6pm-8pm
Judge Deb Cleary - Music Cheryl & the Down Home Boys

 
This art exhibit will celebrate farm life and farming and will highlight the  importance of agriculture in our area. Art should be around the theme of farms, farming, farm machinery, harvest, farmland, agricultural heritage, farm animals, and farm life. Artwork must be   original from any art medium including painting, mixed medium, drawing, fiber arts, writing, sculpture, photography, printmaking and more.  Must be 18-years of age and older.  No AI allowed.
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​Other Dates:
Artwork Drop off - May 27 -  ​30
Pick up Artwork - July 22 - 25​

​Please click link below to see specifications and exhibit policy terms here:
​www.cmaaa.org/specifications-and-exhibit-policy.html

For Mailing or Form Drop Off - Download Registration Form Here:
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around_the_farm_2026_entry_form.pdf
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After finishing registering, please return to this page to submit
your images and image details using the "submit images here" button.

Register Here - Around the Farm 2026
Submit Images Here

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Objects of Affection: Still Life Art Exhibition
Sponsored by Carl & Ellen Mumford

August 1 - September 12
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Entry Deadline - July 18
Awards Reception - August 7
Judge Glenn Bodish - Music Al and Jeannie Brown




This art exhibit invites both 2D and 3D artists to share their best work depicting an arrangement of objects. The still life works can be traditional or contemporary in nature, with the content exhibiting everyday objects which are natural (e.g., flowers, plants, rocks, shells, etc.) or which are manufactured (e.g., bottles, glasses, pottery, books, jewelry, etc.). The subjects could range from a single object to a complex arrangement.  No AI allowed.

Other Dates:
Artwork Drop off - July 22 - 25
Pick up Artwork - September 16 - 19
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Please click link below to see specifications and exhibit policy terms here:
​www.cmaaa.org/specifications-and-exhibit-policy.htm

For Mailing or Form Drop Off - Download Registration Form Here:
​objects_of_affection_still_life_2026_entry_form.pdf

After finishing registering, please return to this page to submit
your images and image details using the "submit images here" button.

Register Here - Objects of Affection: Still Life
Submit Images Here

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​Moments in Monochrome Art Exhibition
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October 1 - November 14

Entry Deadline - September 19
Awards Reception - October 9
Judge Heather Shore - Music Grass Attack


Monochrome or monochromatic is created using only one color or hue.  Monochrome can use different shades of one color but by definition should contain only one base color. Artists are not bound by style and can be in artwork that is realistic (like a grayscale photograph or drawing) to completely abstract. No AI allowed.

​Other Dates:
Artwork Drop off - September 23 - 26
Pick up Artwork - November 18 - 21

Please click link below to see specifications and exhibit policy terms here:
​www.cmaaa.org/specifications-and-exhibit-policy.htm

For Mailing or Form Drop Off - Download Registration Form Here:
moments_in_monochrome_entry_form.pdf

​After finishing registering, please return to this page to submit
your images and image details using the "submit images here" button.
​

Register Here - Moments in Monochrome
Submit Images Here

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 The Human Gaze Art Exhibit

February 3 - March 20, 2027

Entry Deadline - January 16

Awards Reception - February 12
Judge to be announced - Music to be announced
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​This exhibit focuses on the subject of portraits – a drawing, painting, photograph, sculpture or any other representation of a person, in which the human face is the main theme. No images or work copied from copywritten material or AI content. Must be 18-years of age. No AI allowed.

​Other Dates:
Artwork Drop off - January 27 - 30
Pick up Artwork - March 24 - 27



Please click link below to see specifications and exhibit policy terms here:
​www.cmaaa.org/specifications-and-exhibit-policy.htm


​For Mailing or Form Drop Off - Download Registration Form Here:
The_Human_Gaze_entry_form.pdf

​After finishing registering, please return to this page to submit
your images and image details using the "submit images here" button.
​

REGISTER HERE - THE HUMAN GAZE ART EXHIBIT
SUBMIT IMAGES HERE
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