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title: 13th Annual Small Works Exhibition (national)
description: 13th annual national juried small works exhibition (12 inches or less per side) at Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs, NY, with $2,000 in cash awards.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/20e3790a-e02c-4c62-a1ee-57e5c45adb40
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-09-05"
updatedAt: "2026-09-29"
programType: Exhibition
organization: Main Street Arts
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/main-street-arts
deadline: "2026-09-20"
entryFee: 30 USD
location: Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs, NY, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: $2,000 total in cash awards, with "Best in Show" receiving $1,000
---

# 13th Annual Small Works Exhibition (national)

**Hosted by:** Main Street Arts

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs, NY, United States | **Deadline:** September 20, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $30

## About This Program

> "Small works — 12 inches or less, per side"

Main Street Arts of Clifton Springs, NY hosts the 13th annual national juried exhibition of small works (12 inches or less, per side*). This awesome, national exhibition opportunity is open to artists working in all media-excluding video/sound and installation art. It is open to all U.S. residents 18 years or older. Work can be dropped off -or- mailed in to the gallery upon acceptance.

This is by far our BIGGEST show of the year--with many visitors & supporters. Cost is $30 to apply for 1, 2, or 3 pieces. Artwork for this juried exhibition will be selected from images submitted through Submittable. A total of $2,000 in cash awards, "Best in Show" receives $1,000! This exhibition will be in the main floor gallery at Main Street Arts and online.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Open to all U.S. residents 18 years or older. Work must be 12 inches or less, per side. Open to artists working in all media, excluding video/sound and installation art. Only one entry per artist.

### Additional Requirements

1-3 pieces, only one entry per artist. Submit .JPEG files at least 1000 pixels in any direction; files generally between 1MB and 10MB (maximum 50MB per image). Accepted file types: JPG, PNG. The File Name should be your Artwork Name.

## Compensation & Benefits

$2,000 total in cash awards, with "Best in Show" receiving $1,000

**Includes:** Prize

A total of $2,000 in cash awards, "Best in Show" receives $1,000.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 20, 2026
- **Program Start:** November 7, 2026
- **Program End:** December 23, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Heather Olson

**Phone:** 315-462-0210

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://mainstreetartscs.org/artist-opportunities/exhibition-opportunities/