New Appalachia 2026
- Deadline
- 3 days left
- Entry fee
- $30
- Award
- $1,000
- Location
- Wheeling, West Virginia
- Exhibition window
- Sep 19, 2026 → Oct 31, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Jul 24, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 40" max dimension
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About
Submit 1–3 high-resolution images of traditional Appalachian craft and contemporary artwork in metals, glass, fibers, wood, printing, or ceramics for juried exhibition.
Overview
This exhibition explores the intersection of traditional Appalachian craft and contemporary artistic practices, showcasing works that blend age-old techniques with modern materials and concepts. Through metals, glass, fibers, wood, printing, and ceramics, artists connect to the region's cultural heritage while pushing the boundaries of craftsmanship. The show highlights the cross-pollination of traditional and contemporary forms, where methods like wood carving, weaving, and pottery are reimagined through new materials, processes, and conceptual ideas.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: July 16, 2026 by 11:59 EST
- Juror notification: week of July 24, 2026
- Drop-off dates: July 27 – September 12, 2026
- Exhibition: September 19 – October 31, 2026
- Opening reception: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 6:30–8:30 PM
- Pick-up dates: November 1 – December 20, 2026
Eligibility
Regional eligibility required. One submission per artist.
Media & size
- Media: metals, glass, fibers, wood, printing, ceramics
- Submit 1–3 high-resolution images (300 dpi)
- Work must not exceed 40 inches in any direction
- 2-D works larger than 24 × 30 inches must use plexiglass instead of glass
- All 2-D works must be framed with hanging wire (no sawtooth hangers)
- 3-D works must include display documentation if not on standard pedestal
- No installations accepted
Entry fee
- $30 nonrefundable entry fee required at time of application
Awards
- $1,000.00 Best-in-Show
- Six 1st place prizes (one per category): solo show and workshop opportunities in New Appalachia 2027
How to apply
Complete online entry through CaFE (callforentry.org) by 11:59 EST on July 16, 2026. Submit high-resolution images (300 dpi) for jury review. Set correct pricing in your CaFE portfolio; price changes will not be accepted after submission.
Delivery & logistics
- Hand delivery or shipping accepted July 27 – September 12
- Shipping at artist's expense; return shipping label must be included
- Shipping materials will be kept for returning work; packaging incidental items (bubble wrap, paper) from hand-delivered work will not be kept
- Unsold work will be shipped back at artist's cost after November 1
Contact
Oglebay Institute's Stifel Fine Arts Center | kowen@oionline.com | 304-242-7700
- Award
- $1,000.00 Best-in-Show; Six 1st place prizes, one in each category, will be awarded a solo show and workshop opportunities in New Appalachia 2027.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Eligibility
- Regional eligibility required.
- Size & format
- Work must not exceed 40 inches in any direction. Framed Two-dimensional works larger than 24 x 30 must be framed using plexiglass in place of single pane glass.
- Also worth noting
- Work must not exceed 40 inches in any direction. Framed Two-dimensional works larger than 24 x 30 must be framed using plexiglass in place of single pane glass.
- Contact
- kowen@oionline.com
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