Opportunity Summary
Wayne Art Center in Wayne, Pennsylvania is pleased to present Attraction to Abstraction 2026 a JURIED EXHIBITION featuring abstract paintings, works on paper, and two-dimensional works by regional artists.
Regional artists 18+ are invited to submit up to three abstract paintings, works on paper, and two-dimensional works for juror consideration for this exhibition. Work should have been created in the last two years and not previously shown at WAC. All pieces must be at least 24 inches in each direction (may include frame) to be eligible.
Vlad Milan Duchev serves as Juror for Entry for this exhibit.
Attraction to Abstraction 2026 will remain on view from December 6, 2026 through January 23, 2027 in Wayne Art Center's Vidinghoff & Radnor Township Galleries and will debut on December 5, 2026 at this year's CraftForms Preview Party (a ticketed event).
An exhibition fee of $25 per piece for up to three pieces will be processed with registration.
General Information
Each year Wayne Art Center is proud to showcase abstract paintings, works on paper, and two-dimensional works created by regional artists during CraftForms. This exhibit will be on view from December 6, 2026-January 23, 2027 in WAC's Vidinghoff and Radnor Township Galleries at Wayne Art Center in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
Eligibility Requirements
This JURIED CALL FOR ABSTRACT WORK is for regional artists 18+ and is hand-delivery only.
Eligible media includes Painting, Works on Paper, Photography, Mixed Media and Fiber Works.
Work should have been completed since January 2024.
Works previously exhibited at Wayne Art Center are not eligible.
Work must be For Sale.
All accepted work MUST BE HAND-DELIVERED TO AND RETRIEVED FROM Wayne Art Center. NO shipped work will be accepted. NO exceptions.
Artwork must remain on display throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Entry Information
Regional Artists should register their work through the Call for Entry on the CaFE submission platform. New CaFE users will need to create an account with the platform before applying. Prior CaFE users should log-into their accounts to apply. All applicants should add jpegs of their artwork to their CaFE portfolio before beginning their application for Attraction to Abstraction 2026.
All images should be at least 300 dpi resolution. File Format: JPEG or JPG only. File Size under 5mb. Please name each jpeg file with the TITLE of the work. Please list all 2-D work with the overall size of the work INCLUDING FRAMING.
Artists may submit one CaFE application for ONE, TWO or THREE pieces.
The entry fee is $25 per piece for up to three abstract works. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Applications on the CaFE platform will not be finalized until the entry fee has been paid. Entries must be complete and submitted by midnight MDT, October 21, 2026.
Juror of Selection - Vlad Milan Duchev
Vlad Milan Duchev is a nationally recognized artist, author, and educator known for his distinctive approach to merging abstraction with representational painting. His work explores the space between what is seen and what is felt, using light, shape, atmosphere, and suggestion to create paintings that leave room for the viewer's imagination. Through his paintings, books and workshops, Vlad Milan Duchev continues to challenge conventional boundaries while developing a visual language that is unmistakably his own.
Calendar of Events
- Online Registration with the CaFE Platform Accepted: September 23-October 21, 2026
- Final Deadline to Register: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - Midnight MDT
- Notification to Artists: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Hand-Delivery of Invited Work: Monday, November 23, 2026 10am-12pm - Vidinghoff Gallery
- Exhibition: December 6, 2026 - January 23, 2027, Vidinghoff & Radnor Township Galleries
- CraftForms Preview Party: December 5, 2026 - a Ticketed Event
- Exhibition Closes: Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Retrieval of Work: Monday, January 25, 2027 10am-5pm - Vidinghoff Gallery
Installation
All work MUST be delivered installation ready.
Work should be framed. Framed work MUST arrive ready to hang. D-Rings for hanging are requested for all work. The only exceptions to framing are made for deep/gallery wrapped canvases with finished sides (ready to hang) and fiber works designed with sleeves and dowels or slats (ready to hang). The minimum size limit for work is 24" in each direction including framing if applicable. There is no maximum size limit for work in Attraction to Abstraction 2026.
Sales Policy
All work must be For Sale. Wayne Art Center highly encourages the sale of work. The price identified on the entry application must remain constant throughout the duration of the exhibition. Wayne Art Center processes all sales and will retain 40% commission of the sale price, or for any sale that results from mediation by Wayne Art Center staff. Sales are processed within 45 days of the close of the exhibition pending receipt of the required W-9 form.
Insurance and Liability
While all precautions will be taken to ensure the protection of selected work upon receipt, Wayne Art Center cannot assume liability for any loss or damage to artwork in transit. Wayne Art Center provides insurance coverage only while work is on our premises. All work will be insured for 60% of its retail value.