---
title: 11th Annual 5x5x5 Show
description: >-
  Juried miniature art exhibition in Alexandria, Louisiana for 2D and 3D works
  no larger than 5x5x5 inches, open to all media, with $500 Best in Show.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/c644a2f2-d19d-4410-8f23-0f86f06c99f5'
type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-09-04'
updatedAt: '2026-09-07'
programType: Exhibition
organization: River Oaks Square Arts Center
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/river-oaks-square-arts-center'
deadline: '2026-10-17'
entryFee: 15 USD
location: 'River Oaks Square Arts Center, Alexandria, LA, United States'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  Awards: Best in Show $500, Beck Crowell Creative Award $100, 2 Merit Awards
  $100 each, Honorable Mention
disciplines:
  - painting
  - drawing
  - sculpture
  - photography
  - printmaking
  - mixed media
  - ceramics
---

# 11th Annual 5x5x5 Show

**Hosted by:** River Oaks Square Arts Center

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** River Oaks Square Arts Center, Alexandria, LA, United States | **Deadline:** October 17, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $15

## About This Program

> "Miniature works — 5x5x5 inches or 25 square inches"

River Oaks' small art spectacle returns for 2026. The 11th Annual 5x5x5 highlights a remarkably fascinating showing of miniature works from artists across the U.S. Guest Juror for the 2026 exhibition is artist and educator, Tyler Barnes. River Oaks is inviting all visual artists to participate in this annual miniature feature. The 5x5x5 Show is a signature event for the Arts Center, allowing patrons to purchase unique, original works of art for holiday gifting or as additions to their expanding collections.

Exhibition Specs: 2D and 3D works accepted. Open to all media. Original works only. 3 entries max per artist. $15 artist entry fee.

### Guidelines

Image size should be no larger than 5x5 or 25 square inches. Three dimensional work should stay within the same size range 5"h x 5"w x 5"d - open to all media. Original works only. No prints (reproductions). Etchings/woodcuts accepted.

When/if matting, the mat should be off-white or white in color. No exaggerated matting. No frame and mat size over 11x14 in. There are no color or material restrictions for framing. Framing should suite the piece and be ready to hang.

Please no saw tooth hangers, wired is preferred method. Applicants are allowed to submit 1 - 3 (max) entries. One image per entry. ALL SPECS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO BE INCLUDED. River Oaks receives a 30% commission on works sold.

ALL WORKS must be for sale. The price of your artwork entered into the Cafe system for this call will be the price of your artwork in the exhibition and the online virtual show. ROSAC reserves the right to photograph exhibited work/utilize digital images for reproduction in both printed and electronic materials for publicity. Shipping: Artists are responsible for shipping/insurance costs to/from the Art Center.

Please have accepted artwork delivered by 5 pm Friday, November 1. Shipments can arrive with return shipping label, however, if no return label is included, the art center will contact you in the event your entry did not sell. You will have two options: Forward a return shipping label via email or allow the entry to remain in River Oak's Gallery Gift Shop following the featured exhibition.

Gift shop inventory - 30% commission rate will still apply. Entries will be returned in the same wrapping in which they were received (no peanuts please).

### Awards

Best in Show $500; Beck Crowell Creative Award $100; 2 Merit Awards $100 each; Honorable Mention.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, ceramics
- **Note:** The call is open to any visual artist currently living/working in the United States. Entered work must have been completed within the past year. Location Eligibility Type: National. Eligible Applicant Types: Artist. Submission Limit: 1 (1-3 entries max per artist, one image per entry).

### Additional Requirements

1-3 images of original work (min 1, max 3 total media; one image per entry, 1-3 entries max per artist). Work must be no larger than 5x5 inches or 25 square inches; 3D work within 5"h x 5"w x 5"d. Original works only, no prints (reproductions); etchings/woodcuts accepted. If matting, mat should be off-white or white with no exaggerated matting; no frame and mat size over 11x14 in.

Framing should suit the piece and be ready to hang; wired hangers preferred, no saw tooth hangers. All works must be for sale.

## Compensation & Benefits

Awards: Best in Show $500, Beck Crowell Creative Award $100, 2 Merit Awards $100 each, Honorable Mention

**Includes:** Prize

Best in Show $500; Beck Crowell Creative Award $100; 2 Merit Awards $100 each; Honorable Mention. Artists are responsible for shipping/insurance costs to/from the Art Center.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** August 14, 2026
- **Deadline:** October 17, 2026
- **Program Start:** November 14, 2026
- **Program End:** February 1, 2027

## Contact

**Contact:** Rachael

**Email:** rachael@riveroaksartscenter.com

**Phone:** 318-473-2670

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=18046