Looking Forward 2026

Organizer

Atlanta Artists Center

Looking Forward 2026 Entry Deadline: Aug 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Eligibility: Regional Entry Fee: 35.00 - 45.00 Georgia Looking Forward 2026 Spring Awakening 2026 September 3, 2026 - December 18, 2026 At Grandview Avenue Gallery 2979 Grandview Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30305 (404) 237- 2324 Juror: Debra Nadelhoffer I am a landscape painter and paint both Plein Air and in the studio feeling that each enhances the other. I continue to try new ideas and approaches for my paintings, stretching beyond my comfort zone to encourage the viewer to experience the scene. Teaching workshops and cla… Spring Awakening 2026 September 3, 2026 - December 18, 2026 At Grandview Avenue Gallery 2979 Grandview Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30305 (404) 237- 2324 Juror: Debra Nadelhoffer I am a landscape painter and paint both Plein Air and in the studio feeling that each enhances the other. I continue to try new ideas and approaches for my paintings, stretching beyond my comfort zone to encourage the viewer to experience the scene. Teaching workshops and classes pushes me to work harder and share more with my students. Most recently my work was chosen for the September 2025 Plein Air Salon Competition, Oil Painters of America 2025 Eastern Regional Exhibition, the American Impressionist 9th Annual Small Works Exhibition, the ASMA 1ST Online Exhibition, Top 100 Finalist in the September Plein Air Salon, Merit Award in the AIS National Exhibition in Rockport MA, accepted into the ASMA online exhibition 2024, accepted into OPA National 2024 and Eastern Regional Exhibition in 2023, the AIS National in 2024, 2023 and 2022, was awarded Seascape Award of Excellence in the Oil Painters of America 2021 National Juried Exhibition , 18th National American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) Exhibition travelling to 5 museums from March 2020-March 2021, the 2021 Eastern Regional OPA Exhibition, the 2019 Eastern Regional OPA exhibition in Birmingham AL, the 19th Annual American Impressionists Society (AIS) Exhibition. I am Signature Member of OPA, AIS, ASMA and SPS. My paintings have been included in the 27th National Oil Painters of America Exhibition, American Society of Marine Artists Invitational at Principle Gallery, my painting The Crossing won the Best Building in a Landscape award in the June/July 2017 PleinAir Salon competition, Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibition 2017, American Impressionists Society Small Works Show 2016, and I am one of Pastel Journals December 2016 issue, 10 Artists to Watch. I have had paintings accepted into OPA 2016 Salon, ASMA Seventeenth National, the Oil Painters of America 25th National Juried Exhibition, Southeastern Pastel Society 17th International, American Impressionist Society 16th National Exhibition, WPSE Fifth Annual Exhibition 2016, American Society of Marine Artists Regional and National, the American Women Artists 2015 National Juried Exhibition and one into Oil Painters of America Juried Salon Show of Traditional Oils at Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham, AL in October. I participated in Olmstead Plein Air Paintout in Atlanta, GA 2016, the 2015 Door County Plein Air Festival, was an exhibiting artist at Southeastern Wildlife Expo (SEWE) in Charleston, SC in 2014, 2015 and 2016, and Plein Air Richmond and Callaway Gardens Paintouts. Artist in Residence (AIR) in Acadia National Park in 2012. I taught weekly classes at Chastain Art Center in Atlanta GA for 14 years and conduct my own workshops a few times a year locally and along the coast. Currently I teach at Abernathy Arts Center in Atlanta Ga, I am represented by Frameworks Gallery, Marietta, GA, River Gallery Chattanooga, TN, and Mackinacs Little Gallery on Mackinac Island, MI. https://www.debranadelhoffer.com Grandview Avenue Gallery Grandview Avenue Gallery exhibits several art shows featuring original works for both members and non-members. Additional shows are also scheduled at the gallery throughout the year. Admission to the gallery is free and is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. More information: https://www.atlantaartistscenter.org or call 404-237-2324. About AAC – a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. AAC was founded in 1954 by a small group of watercolor painters searching for a place to paint and exhibit their work. After a series of rented spaces, this growing group of artists pooled their resources to obtain the space now known as Atlanta Artists Center. Located on a charming street in the bustling heart of Buckhead, it is one of the oldest non-profit Art Organizations in Georgia. Submissions to Art Call July 6,2026 – August 1, 2026 Judging August 2 – 9, 2026 Notifications sent August 10, 2026 Deliver art to AAC Sep 1 (10A – 7P) Sep (10A-1P) Hang show Sept 3, 2026 Judge selects award winners Sep 11 or 12, 2026 Reception Sept 13, 2026 (3P-6P) Show closes Dec. 18, 2026 Entry Submission – Each artist is required to register through https://aaclookingforward2026.artcall.org pay entry fee and provide jpeg images of artwork being entered into the exhibit by above dates. Any portion of the entry package with a later date will disqualify the entry. Submit here: https://aaclookingforward2026. Awards – Cash awards will be presented to the winning artists at the Exhibit Reception. First Place --$500.00 Second Place -- $300.00 Third Place -- $150.00 3 Honorable Mentions -- $25.00 gift cards + $25 cash each Submitting Entries – Registration opens on dates noted above. All entries must be submitted electronically using instructions on ARTCALL LINK. The artist may submit up to 3 works of art. The non-refundable fee is $35 for AAC members, $45 for non-members. Entry Requirements – Entry is open to all artists 18 years and above. Any work that has been previously juried in an AAC Grandview Avenue Gallery exhibition is not eligible for submission. Accepted Media – Fine art media may be 2-D or 3-D and includes for this exhibition: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, fiber arts and collage subject to the following criteria: • Work must be original and created by the submitting artist. Not created in a class or workshop. • 2-D pieces must be mounted by wire and be at least 2 inches below top of the frame exterior and not protrude more than 3” from wall. • AAC may refuse any artwork deemed inappropriate, offensive or improperly presented. Criteria for JPEG Images – All entries will be juried for acceptance from the jpeg images submitted. The jpeg images must follow the following criteria: • Dimension between 960-1960 pixels. Maximum file size 4 mb. • Resolution 72 pixels per inch. • Orientation reflects the actual artwork. • One image for each 2-D piece or up to three images for each 3-D piece. • Images of 2-D pieces should show only the artwork without any frame, mat or background. • File name corresponds to the title of the artwork depicted. Title.jpeg Requirements for Accepted Work • 2-D artwork not to exceed 60” on any side, (including frame if applicable). Artwork ready to hang by wire attached to D-Rings. Wire ends must be taped and No saw-tooth hangers or other hanging methods. • Gallery-wrapped canvases accepted provided that they are 1” or greater in thickness with edges neatly finished. Total weight (including frame, mat, plexi-glass, etc.) not to exceed 25 pounds in weight. • 3-D work must be self-standing or provide your own stand. Maximum finished size for 3-D work is 24” wide and deep and 48” high. Total weight of piece not to exceed 50 pounds. • Artwork created in classes or workshops is NOT permitted. • No wet paintings. • Renderings of work by others or protected by copyright is NOT permitted. • Work created more than 10 years ago is NOT permitted. • Giclées of original works, installations and video are not permitted. • No Photographs and No AI generated submissions. Sales and Commissions • It is the artist’s responsibility to value each piece submitted and put that amount on the registration form. Any piece that is specifically listed as $0.00 indicates that the work is not for sale. • Neither Atlanta Artists Center or Grandview Avenue Gallery can or will guarantee art sales. • All art sold at the exhibition will have a 30% sales commission. Prevailing state and local sales taxes will be collected by AAC. Payment for work sold will be sent to the artist within 30 days of the end of the exhibition. • Absolutely NO direct sales between artist and buyer. All sales are through the Gallery Administrator or AAC board member. Requirements for Exhibited Work • Artists are obligated to provide their work for the duration of the exhibition. Accepted work that is not delivered or is withdrawn by the artist will prevent that artist’s eligibility for future AAC juried exhibitions. • Photographs of accepted work may be used in promotional materials sent out by AAC. • The juror and AAC have final authority on works selected. • All accepted work must have a legible identification label on the back for 2-D and on the bottom for 3-D work. Submission Labels and Claim Tickets are printed from the artist’s submission page on https://aaclookingforward2026.... Delivery of Accepted Work to the Gallery • Accepted work must be hand delivered to AAC Grandview Avenue Gallery. Retrieval of Exhibited Work • Artist must retrieve their pieces within two weeks of show ending. Otherwise it will become the property of AAC and will be sold or discarded by the organization. • Artwork may be picked up by a designated person other than the artist. That person needs to have a claim ticket, identification and an email or letter from the artist. Print Submission Label(s) and Claim Ticket(s) for Accepted Work on ARTCALL Credentials Credentials will be awarded to all artists that receive an award in this exhibit. Submit Here: https://aaclookingforward2026....

Eligibility

Eligible countries: US

Regional eligibility; artists 18 and above; no previously juried AAC works