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title: Artists Wanted Nationwide — $450,000+ in Awards + Gallery Representation Opportunities
description: Annual juried exhibition and awards gala in Cincinnati for 250 living artists in all mediums, with over $450,000 in awards and gallery representation opportunities.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-09-04"
updatedAt: "2026-09-29"
programType: Prize/award
organization: ADC Fine Art
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/adc-fine-art
deadline: "2026-09-28"
entryFee: 25 USD
location: ADC Fine Art, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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compensationRange: Over $450,000 in awards, plus gallery representation opportunities
disciplines:
  - painting
  - drawing
  - mixed media
  - photography
  - ceramics
  - textiles
  - sculpture
  - glass
  - metal
  - abstract
  - realism
  - conceptual
  - printmaking
---

# Artists Wanted Nationwide — $450,000+ in Awards + Gallery Representation Opportunities

**Hosted by:** ADC Fine Art

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** ADC Fine Art, Cincinnati, OH, United States | **Deadline:** September 28, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $25

## About This Program

### Opportunity Summary

For over 30 years, it's been ADC's mission to support living artists by selling their artwork to private collectors, corporations, healthcare facilities and the hospitality industry. The **Art Comes Alive (ACA)** exhibition and awards gala, now entering its **17th year**, has earned its reputation as the *“Academy Awards for Artists.*

Held inside our stunning **13,000 sq. ft. gallery in Cincinnati’s vibrant Over-the-Rhine district,** this annual exhibition brings together 250 living artists. Showcasing all mediums and styles – from paintings, mixed media, glass, photography, ceramics and installations.  Many artists see **ACA** as **a career-making opportunity**.

This one-of-a-kind event connects artists with industry professionals who can elevate their careers.

**More exposure, more opportunities, and more ways to get your work seen!**

### General Information

**Over $450,000 in awards**

**Prominent jurors** (art dealers, gallerists and art consultants)

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, glass, metal, abstract, realism, conceptual, printmaking
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Artists must be over the age of 18 to participate.
All artwork must be original and available for sale.
Submission limit: 1 application.
Location eligibility: International.
Eligible applicant types: Artist.

### Additional Requirements

Submit 1 to 20 images of original artwork (no audio or video). All sizes, mediums and subjects welcome: paintings, drawings, mixed media, abstract, realism, photography, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, glass, metal, installation and conceptual works.

Entry fee $25, additional media fee $25. Enter four or more pieces and get an additional entry free with code ACA2026B4G1.

## Compensation & Benefits

Over $450,000 in awards, plus gallery representation opportunities

**Includes:** Prize

Over $450,000 in awards distributed at the Art Comes Alive awards gala; gallery representation opportunities for selected artists.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** July 15, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 28, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** csmith@adcfineart.com

**Phone:** 513-723-1222

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/agreetoterms.php?ID=17869