Sweet Pea Festival Summer 2026 Juried Art Show

In conjunction with the 49th Annual Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts, we encourage all Montana artists to enter this juried show, hosted at ERA, in downtown Bozeman, MT

• Awards & cash prizes: First Place: $500, Second Place: $250 and Third Place: $125. An appointed judge will select winners
• People's Choice Award. Voting will take place during the course of the Art Show. Community members will vote on their favorite piece and the winning artist will receive a $100 prize.
• Previous first place winners are encouraged to participate (apply/show/sell) in this show but are not eligible for prizes.
• Artists selected may be highlighted in ERA's and Sweet Pea’s social media, promotions and marketing
• Submission does not guarantee acceptance into the exhibit. Entry fees are non-refundable
• All selected art works must be labeled with artist’s name, title, medium and sales price or NFS upon delivery
• Sweet Pea’s acceptance of works into the exhibit and prize decisions are final
 

• Size limitations: Works smaller than 36”x36” (including frame) will be given priority
• Please submit 1 digital image for each entry for consideration 
• Submit image files in JPEG or TIFF format at least 1MB (1000 pixels) not to exceed 2MB
• Name files with artist last name, title, size & price – i.e. Name_MontanaBound_11x24_$1200
• Entry fee due upon submission: $35 (1 to 3 submissions)
• Work must be finished, dry, and display ready. 2D art requires wired backs for ERA's hanging system. 3D art will be displayed on pedestals.
• If artist is unable to deliver work(s), shipping fees both ways are the sole responsibility of the artist
• Artist may elect to offer the work(s) for sale or not for sale (NFS). All sales will be made directly between the artist and buyer.

• Original 2D and 3D art, created 2024–present is eligible. 

• Digitally created art and wearable art (jewelry, scarves, etc) are NOT eligible for this show.

• Open to all artists, both emerging and professional, residing presently in the state of Montana.