2026 Great Wall of Honesdale: American Perspective

Open call for artists in all mediums

The 11th annual Great Wall of Honesdale (GWH) in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, USA, will be exhibited from June 2026 to June 2027. This exhibit, a public art project of Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA), is a high-visibility opportunity for artists from around the world to showcase their artwork.

More than five million cars drive past "The Wall" in Northeast PA each year.  GWH is a physical display of twelve large-scale vinyl reproductions of horizontal artwork.  The work of each selected artist is printed on an individual 11 x 17 foot vinyl panel.  Chosen artwork is also displayed virtually as a permanent feature on the GWH website, which includes links to artist websites and/or social media account(s).

There is no charge to selected entrants for reproduction/hanging/supplies related to the exhibit.

2026 Theme: AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE

The twelve panels of newly selected artwork will be unveiled in June 2026.

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The 11th Annual Great Wall of Honesdale in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, USA, will be exhibited from June 2026 to June 2027.  

This exhibit, a public art project of Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA), is a high-visibility opportunity for artists from around the world to showcase their work.  More than five million cars drive past GWH each year.  

GWH is a physical display of twelve large-scale vinyl reproductions of horizontal artwork.  The work of each selected artist is printed on an individual 11 x 17 foot vinyl panel.  Chosen artwork is also displayed virtually as a permanent feature on the GWH website, which includes links to artist websites and/or social media account(s).  

There is no charge to selected entrants for reproduction/hanging/supplies related to the exhibit.

The twelve panels of newly selected artwork will be unveiled in June 2026.

2026 Theme:  AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE

In the 11th year of GWH, we ask artists to combine both the technique and concept of perspective with the celebration of America250. 

This year's theme marks the birth of the American Nation. We welcome your perspective to celebrate and examine America at 250. Through your lens, what does this milestone mean as we consider historic, current, and future events? 

Definition(s) of PERSPECTIVE: 

• an art term pertaining to the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality in a two-dimensional presentation
• a particular attitude or way of regarding something
• a point of view

Keeping the Nation's 250th birthday celebration in mind, submissions may include any of the following examples:

• a work created using the perspective as an artistic technique
• a work that demonstrates a historic perspective of our Nation
• a work depicting something current that is unique to our Nation
• a work that expresses an attitude or feeling about the future of our Nation

All interpretations are encouraged.

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1.  SUBMISSION: All Great Wall of Honesdale (GWH) entries must be submitted through the CaFE portal. Entrants must first register with CaFE at: https://artist.callforentry.org/register.php 

There is no charge to register.

2.  ART: Entrants may submit up to three (3) jpeg images for consideration through CaFE.  Images must be at least 1,200 pixels on the longest side.  Each file can be up to 5MB.

NOTE: Selected entrants will be required to submit a HIGH resolution TIFF image for printing (minimum 300 dpi and 5000 pixels on longest side), and must supply this digital file within two (2) weeks from notification (no later than May 11, 2026). This will be done separately from the CaFE application (via Dropbox, Google Drive, thumb drive, etc).  Additional information will be provided to chosen artists.

3.  CRITERIA: GWH selections must be HORIZONTAL (wider than high).  Jurying is based on artistic quality, interpretation of the theme, and graphic strength. GWH is most often viewed from a distance, so strong graphic interest is important to be effective. All submissions must allow for minimal cropping, only as needed during the reproduction process.

4.  ENTRY FEE(S)/CHARGES: Cost is $35 for up to 3 entries (4th photo may be submitted for 3D work only). Selected artists will NOT pay for art reproduction and display on GWH, or for online promotion of work. Upon completion of the exhibit, artists may keep their own GWH panel, free of charge (must pay applicable shipping or arrange local pickup).  Unclaimed panels become the sole property of WCAA.

5.  STUDENT ENTRIES: In an effort to promote the visual arts and encourage future artists, one (1) of the twelve (12) panels on exhibit annually is reserved for a primary education student entrant.  Student entrants will be asked for additional information as a part of the CaFE submission process to identify educational level and institution. Student credentials will be validated as a part of the selection process.

6.  ENTRY DATES: Call opens Sunday, February 1, 2026.  Deadline is midnight (MT) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Entrants selected will be notified by end of day (EST) on Monday, April 20, 2026.

7.  ELIGIBILITY: Entrants previously selected for GWH in 2023, 2024, or 2025 are not eligible for GWH 2026. Entrants who do not adhere to the above rules will not be considered and forfeit any associated entry fees.

Please direct additional exhibit questions or inquiries to GWH Curators - Maggie Fuller, Phyllis Chekenian, Dave Janiec & Monique Milleson at: GreatWallEntry@gmail.com up until two weeks prior to submission deadline.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

The Great Wall of Honesdale is a public art project of Wayne County Arts Alliance, and is generously sponsored by businesses, organizations, and individual supporters.  The Great Wall of Honesdale is located at the intersection of 4th Street and Main Street in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.

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