Wyoming Art Show 2026

2026 Wyoming Art Show 

The 2026 Wyoming Art Show will be in-person.The show will be promoted through various platforms, including paid Facebook advertising and other social media.
All artists that were accepted into the 2025 show are invited to participate, except in the categories Photo/Mixed Media/Glass which will be re-juried for 2026.

The annual Wyoming Art Show is one of SW Ohio/Greater Cincinnati’s premiere juried art shows and competitions. For the past 39 years the Wyoming Art Show has not only attracted the finest artists from over seven states, it has become a destination for the sophisticated art buying public in the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area.
Applications for the May 17, 2026 Art Show will open December 1, 2025. 

2026 Wyoming Art Show … our 40th year!

About the Show

The Wyoming Art Show is one of Greater Cincinnati/Southwest Ohio’s premiere juried art shows and competitions.  The show is held annually the third Sunday in May, along the shaded, tree-lined streets of historic Wyoming, Ohio (Cincinnati area).
 

• Over $4,900 in professionally judged cash awards annually, with $500 Best in Show.
• Professionally judged competition included in booth exhibit fees; artists may choose to enter competition only.
• Distinctive food court offerings, FREE children’s art activities and great music complement a well-balanced, juried fine art show and sale.
• More than 125 juried exhibitors from more than seven states participate annually.
• A booth discount for artists that return.
• Our tree-lined streets provide ample shade for artists.
• Attention to the needs of the artists: Load in/out from vehicle, refreshments provided during setup.
• Our reputation and publicity ensure a sophisticated and enthusiastic buying public.
• Free parking, free admission … thousands of enthusiastic patrons.

The Competition

The Competition runs inside the Wyoming Civic Center at 1 Worthington Avenue, and is professionally judged. The bulk of our awards are made at the competition. Each booth fee automatically includes the entry of one competition piece. For an additional fee, artists may opt to enter two pieces into the competition. Artists may opt to only show in the competition (no booth) for a slightly reduced fee.  In order to be eligible for a cash award, your competition work must have been completed in the last calendar year and not previously exhibited in the competition portion of the Wyoming Art Show.

Exhibitor display booths

Booths are on Worthington Avenue between Rt. 4 and Burns Avenue. Each space is 15’ wide by 10’ deep, and only the space is provided. Professional judges award 15 booth awards of $75 each.

Fees

All artists pay a $20 non-refundable jury fee. 
 
Returning artists, i.e. artists whom participated in the May 2025 show, that do not need to re-jury have an opportunity to buy a booth at a reduced fee.
 
$85.00 Outside exhibitor selling space and one competition entry
$95.00 Outside exhibitor selling space and two competition entries
$60.00 Competition only - one entry (no outside exhibitor selling space)
 

2026 Show Application Calendar 

12/1/2025     Online application available on Zapplication.
3/1/2026       Entry deadline via Zapplication for all media.
3/2/2026       BOOTH Purchase opens at a discounted rate for returning artists that are not required to jury.
3/24/2026     Discounted booth rate closes. 
3/25/2026     Booths available to all artists at a full rate.
3/25/2026     Notification of jury results by email
4/5/2026       Due date for exhibit/booth fees.
4/7/2026       Wait list opens
5/17/2026     Date of Show

Application Process

Please review the following instructions carefully. If you have ANY questions about the application process, whether you need to jury, or are required to pay the jury fee, please contact the Wyoming Art Show at wyomingartshow@gmail.com BEFORE you complete your purchase.

Artists that are new to the show in any media, must jury. Returning artists from the prior year's show, jury on a regular cycle, where each media completely re-juries every four years. For the 2026 show, all artists (returning & new) in the Photography, Mixed Media and Glass will need to be juried.

ALL Artists, returning and new, must:

• Complete their entry by 3/1/2026.
• Submit three (3) images of different individual pieces of work.  The images must be an accurate representation of the work to be exhibited and reflect current creations. Image quality is very important. Do NOT submit a booth display.
• Pay a non-refundable $20 jury fee
• Use www.zapplication.org to submit their entries and images to the Wyoming Art Show.  No mail or email entries will be accepted.
• Returning artists that desire to show work in a category that is different from the previous year MUST be re-juried.

ARTISTS REQUIRED TO JURY: NEW APPLICANTS and RETURNING ARTISTS IN PHOTOGRAPHY, MIXED MEDIA and GLASS categories.

If you did not exhibit in 2025, YOU ARE CONSIDERED A NEW APPLICANT. All new applicants working in all media must: 

• Submit three images via zapplication.org by March 1.
• Pay a non-refundable jury fee of $20
• Booth fees are collected AFTER the acceptance notifications go out around end of March.

Jury Results

The Wyoming Art Show will notify artists of the jury results around end of March. There is no quota system for each media, however, we reserve the right to create balance for the show. If an artist is accepted, booth entry fees must be paid by April 5, 2026.  A Special Note for new applicants in jewelry:  Because we receive a very large number of jewelry applicants we reserve the right to limit the number of accepted jewelers to balance the show.

Waitlist

If an artist is not accepted, they may be waitlisted for the show. Waitlisted artists will be notified when we send the jury results. Each year over 10% of our spaces are filled from our wait list. We will make every effort to contact you as soon as we know about cancellations.

RETURNING ARTISTS NOT REQUIRED TO JURY

If you participated in the 2025 show, and are exhibiting in categories OTHER than Photography, Mixed Media and Glass, you do not have to be juried to return to the show in 2026. To apply, you must:

• Submit three images via zapplication by the March 1.
• PAY a non-refundable $20 jury fee.
• Starting March 2 returning artists not required to jury will have approximately 3 weeks to purchase a booth at a reduced rate, thereby recouping the jury fee.
• Starting March 25 returning artists not required to jury may purchase a booth at full price.
• April 7, spots will be opened to the wait list. 

About the Categories for Media

The categories for media are defined as:

• Painting, which includes watercolors, oils, acrylics
• Drawing/Graphics/Prints/Digital Art
  • Drawing includes charcoal, pastels, graphite, colored pencil, ink.
  • Digital Art - any original work in which the original image, or the manipulation of other source material, was executed by the artist using the computer. Work must be editions, signed and numbered, on archival papers, inks, and emulsions.
  • Printmaking - only hand pulled original prints (signed and numbered limited editions) are acceptable.
• Ceramics
• Fiber - Wearable fiber pieces must be the artist’s original designs and not fabricated from purchased patterns.
• Glass
• Jewelry - Please explain your process and materials. Are all components hand-fabricated by you? Are some components pre-manufactured? Please explain in the “Description of Materials and Technique” section of the application.
• Mixed Media
• Photography - Please describe your methodology regarding digital/film, hand or commercially processed, in the “Description of Materials and Technique” section of the application.
• Sculpture
• Wood

The Wyoming Art Show reserves the right to re-categorize an artist's media. Every attempt will be made to notify the artist if this is done.

Important Information For Artists

• Work must be of the artist’s own creation. Work consisting solely of assembled, pre-manufactured pieces are not permitted in the show. Assembled or pre-manufactured work combined with handmade elements is subject to the jury's discretion.
• One artist only per space. Artists who collaborate may apply together in one booth. We limit collaboration to two artists.
• Applicant may exhibit and compete in only one category per entry fee.
• The artist's presence during the show is required. Representatives may not attend in place of the artist.
• Artists are responsible for setting up and dismantling their display. Artists agree to adhere to guidelines for set-up and break down by the Wyoming Art Show.
• Displays must be professional and aesthetically pleasing.
• Artists not prepared at the appropriate time for judging of awards will not be considered.
• Artists are responsible for all sales transactions and payment of all sales taxes.
• Outside selling space is assigned by the committee.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds for cancellations received by April 17th will be made for entry fees, less the nonrefundable $20 jury fee. No refunds will be made after that date.

Awards

Please visit wyomingartshow.org for a complete list of awards.

2026 Show Calendar

Sunday, May 10 - Booth assignments released
Saturday, May 16 - Early delivery of competition artwork 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 - 40th Annual Wyoming Art Show
                                               The show runs, RAIN OR SHINE!
                                                 7:00 a.m. Check-In and setup
 
Artists are responsible for setting up their own booth, and must bring all supplies.
NOTE: Due to liability and on site responsibilities, our show committee members and volunteers are not able to assist in setting up booths or art in art spaces.
Artists are expected to provide their own 10' x 10' canopied tents. Artists may drive to their space, unload, drive out of exhibit area and park vehicles for free along city streets. Booth assignments with specific entry instructions will be sent by email and postcard about a week before the show for your booth location. 9:30 a.m. Competition art must be inside Wyoming Civic Center (1 Worthington Ave) for judging
11:00 a.m. Street booth show opens for public and judging of booth awards
12:00 p.m. Inside Competition in Civic Center opens to the public
 5:00 pm   Art show closes to the general public and booth break down begins.
(Please leave all art work for the competition inside the Civic Center until the end of the show.)

Competition Requirements

Two-dimensional work must be wired for hanging.
If entry exceeds 36" in any direction or is not suitable for table display, the artist must provide their own support, display fixture or easel.
No commission is charged. The Wyoming Art Show is not authorized to transact any sales. Artists wishing to sell competition entries must handle the transactions themselves.
All reasonable precautions will be taken for the safety of the artists’ work.
All insurance for the Wyoming Art Show is the responsibility of the artist prior to, during & after the show.
 

2026 Wyoming Art Show T-shirts available for purchase:
$15 S-XL, $20 XXL 

 

Contact Information

Email: wyomingartshow@gmail.com
Telephone: 513-284-1220
Website: www.wyomingartshow.org
Mailing address: Wyoming Art Show, PO Box 15027, Wyoming, OH 45215-0027

Please do not hesitate to call us directly for questions you may have.

Wyoming Art Show is operated by an all-volunteer, non-profit group composed of dedicated Wyoming residents, with the City of Wyoming providing invaluable support, services, and space, solely to promote fine art in our community and Greater Cincinnati.
Student scholarships sponsored in part by Wyoming LaRosa's. Individual and corporate donors allow us to continue to provide this fine event.

Refunds for cancellations received by April 17th will be made for entry fees, less the nonrefundable $20 jury fee. No refunds will be made after that date.