The 15th annual International Society of Scratchboard Artists (ISSA) exhibition is an international art competition dedicated to presenting scratchboard as a fine art medium. This competition allows Active, Signature and Master members of ISSA the opportunity to exhibit their work and compete with other artists working in the same medium, as well as having their work seen by the public in a high-quality venue. At least $6500 in cash prizes will be awarded! The exhibition will be held at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Ironwood Gallery, 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743. Full Exhibition Dates: Oct 3 – Dec. 6, 2026. ISSA Show Reception/Awards: Friday, Oct 2, 2pm-4pm. Seminars/Presentations: Sat. & Sun., Oct 3-4 9am-4pm. This contest is open only to hand-drawn scratchboard artwork but may include any subject matter or style. The exhibition is only open to Active, Signature, and Master Members of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists in good standing. Submitted works must have been completed in the past five years. Approximately 60 total works shall be selected for the exhibition, depending on the size of the work submitted, including both Open and Master divisions.