2026 Thumb Area Artists' Exhibit
- Deadline
- 25 days left
- Entry fee
- $40
- Location
- Romeo, Michigan
- Exhibition window
- Aug 27, 2026 → Sep 25, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 40" max dimension
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Submit up to 2 original artworks (oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, graphics, or sculpture) created within the last three years for juried consideration in the 65th Annual Thumb Area Artists' Exhibit.
Overview
The Romeo Guild of Art proudly presents the 65th Annual Thumb Area Artists' Exhibit. This is a juried exhibition open to artists 18 years of age or older residing in Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Tuscola and Wayne County, Michigan. Juror: Dr. Anita Bates, a 2019 Kresge Arts Fellow and Associate Professor of Teaching and Program Coordinator for Visual Art Education at Wayne State University.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: August 7, 2026
- Exhibition: August 27 – September 25, 2026
- Reception and awards presentation: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 12pm–3pm at Starkweather Arts Center, 219 N Main Street, Romeo MI 48065
- Art pick-up: Saturday, September 27, 2026, 10am–3:30pm at Starkweather Arts Center
Eligibility
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must reside in Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Tuscola or Wayne County, Michigan
- Original work completed within the last three years
- Not previously exhibited in the Thumb Area Artists Exhibition
- All entries must be for sale and priced; no PORs
- No class work, prints or reproductions of copyrighted works
Media & Size
- Acceptable media: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, graphics and sculpture (wood, metal, etc.)
- Not acceptable: fibers, photography, AI/computer-generated art
- Artwork may not exceed 40" in height, width or depth (including frame)
- Wire hanging only on wall pieces—no saw tooth hooks
- No wet paintings
Submission Requirements
Applications are made through www.callforentry.org. Maximum 2 art entries per artist. Artists may only apply once to this call. Each entry must have a minimum of 1 image or video per piece. Entries will be juried directly from your CaFE submission. Artists are responsible for ensuring that all images and information within their CaFE portfolio—including title, medium, dimensions, and price—are accurate and up to date at the time of submission. Accepted work must match the images and details provided in your CaFE application.
Fees
- Entry fee: $40 for non-RGA members
- Discount available for RGA members in good standing with provided coupon code
- Payment by PayPal or credit card
- Entry fees are non-refundable
- Payment of entry fees does not guarantee acceptance
Sales & Commission
A 30% commission will be taken by Starkweather Arts Center on all artwork sales. Sold work must remain in place until the show ends. No price changes once art is accepted.
Contact Information
- Romeo Guild of Art: rgathumbshow@gmail.com, 586-255-2930
- Starkweather Arts Center: 586-752-5700
- Website: Starkweatherarts.com
- Facebook: Starkweather Arts Center, Romeo Guild of Art
- Entry fee
- Non-RGA members: $40. Discount available for RGA members in good standing with coupon code.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 2
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 30% on sales
- Eligibility
- Artists 18 years or older residing in Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Tuscola or Wayne County, Michigan.
- Audience
- Artists 18 years of age or older residing in Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Tuscola or Wayne County, Michigan
- Size & format
- Artwork may not exceed 40" in height, width or depth (including frame)
- Also worth noting
- Artwork may not exceed 40" in height, width or depth (including frame)
- Contact
- rgathumbshow@gmail.com
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