Ray and Nancy Loeschner Art Competition

Eligibility

Eligible countries: US

Open to all artists 18+ working in a two-dimensional format

Loeschner Art Competition Entry Deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Eligibility: National Entry Fee: Free to Enter Michigan Ray and Nancy Loeschner Art Competition Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is pleased to announce a call for entries for the 2026 Ray and Nancy Loeschner Art Competition. The competition is open to all artists who are 18 years old and older working in a two-dimensional format. Artists who have been inspired by Meijer Gardens are encouraged to submit original artwork. While artists are not required to visit Meijer Gardens to enter the competition, they are welcome to work on-site for inspirati Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is pleased to announce a call for entries for the 2026 Ray and Nancy Loeschner Art Competition. The competition is open to all artists who are 18 years old and older working in a two-dimensional format. Artists who have been inspired by Meijer Gardens are encouraged to submit original artwork. While artists are not required to visit Meijer Gardens to enter the competition, they are welcome to work on-site for inspiration, as well as glean inspiration from photographs and videos. The winning entries will become part of the Meijer Gardens' permanent collection. They will be displayed and may be reproduced (e.g. posters, note cards), with full credit to the artists, to promote the beauty and inspiration the organization provides. There is NO ENTRY FEE to register or apply. Click the blue REGISTER button in the top right corner of your screen to begin! Watch this helpful tutorial to apply for the Loeschner Art Competition:

Award

inclusion in permanent collection, displayed and reproduced with credit

What to submit

Work samples

How to apply

Click the REGISTER button to begin the online application