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title: 82nd Wabash Valley Exhibition
description: Juried regional exhibition at Swope Art Museum open to artists in IN, IL, KY, MI, OH, TN. Over $10,000 in prizes. Deadline July 10, 2026.
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status: closed
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updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Exhibition
organization: Swope Art Museum
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/swope-art-museum
deadline: "2026-07-11"
entryFee: 40 USD
location: Swope Art Museum, Terre Haute, IN, United States
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compensationRange: "Over $10,000 in prizes annually: Grand Prize $1,000+, Awards of Excellence $750, Awards of Distinction $500, Awards of Honor $250, Awards of Recognition $100. Purchase awards given to works for sale only."
disciplines:
  - painting
  - drawing
  - sculpture
  - photography
  - new_media
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# 82nd Wabash Valley Exhibition

**Hosted by:** Swope Art Museum

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Swope Art Museum, Terre Haute, IN, United States | **Deadline:** July 11, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $40

## About This Program

Call for visual artists residing in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and new media. Over $10,000 in prizes are awarded annually.

Open to current or former in residents of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee, submitting original artwork completed the last two years (2024 – 2026) that has not been previously exhibited at the Swope Art Museum.

Over $10,000 in prizes are awarded annually. Awards will be announced during the opening reception, 5-8 PM, Friday, October 2, 2026.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, new_media
- **Note:** Open to current or former residents of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. Artwork must be completed within the last two years (2024–2026) and not previously exhibited at the Swope Art Museum.

### Additional Requirements

JPEG images only, at least 1500 pixels on longest edge, max 30 MB file size. One image for 2D works; two views for 3D works. Be specific on entry form: include support (canvas, panel, paper, ceramics, etc.) and edition numbers/processes for prints and photographs. Maximum 5 artworks per entry. Artwork must have been completed 2024–2026 and not previously exhibited at Swope Art Museum. Accepted entries must be received by August 14, 2026.

## Compensation & Benefits

Over $10,000 in prizes annually: Grand Prize $1,000+, Awards of Excellence $750, Awards of Distinction $500, Awards of Honor $250, Awards of Recognition $100. Purchase awards given to works for sale only.

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 10, 2026
- **Deadline:** July 11, 2026
- **Program Start:** October 2, 2026
- **Program End:** January 10, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://showsubmit.com/show/sam-82nd-wabash-valley-exhibition