Mark Arts National Oil Painting Exhibition

Mark Arts, in Wichita, Kansas invites artists to submit works for the Mark Arts National Oil Painting exhibition opening Friday, January 8, 2027.  Artists may submit up to four original two-dimensional, representational works of art in oil media. (See Media Limitations for more information.)  Artwork must be for sale, created in the last two years, and not previously exhibited in Wichita, Kansas.

Acclaimed painter Daniel Keys will serve as the juror for the exhibition.  Mark Arts is proud to offer $3,000 in cash awards to attract leading artists from across the country, including $1,500 for first place. 

Please read the full prospectus for full rules and details.

Mark Arts, in Wichita, Kansas invites artists to submit works for the Mark Arts National Oil Painting exhibition opening Friday, January 8, 2027.  Artists may submit up to four original two-dimensional, representational works of art in oil media. (See Media Limitations for more information.)  Artwork must be for sale, created in the last two years, and not previously exhibited in Wichita, Kansas.

 Acclaimed painter Daniel Keys will serve as the juror for the exhibition.  Mark Arts is proud to offer $3,000 in cash awards to attract leading artists from across the country, including $1,500 for first place. 

 Please read the full prospectus for full rules and details.

JUROR | Daniel Keys

Daniel Keys started painting at the age of eleven using a paint set purchased with birthday money. It was later during his impressionable teenage years that Daniel discovered the work of Richard Schmid: a master artist whose works he later began emulating in his own paintings. Daniel had the opportunity to paint with Richard Schmid, who became a mentor and advisor in addition to a close friend.

Daniel's work is now highly sought after by discerning collectors and hangs in many prominent collections throughout North America, Europe, and Russia. In addition to his art, he also teaches workshops that often draw students from around the world who seek out his esteemed instruction. He has won numerous awards including the Portrait Society of America’s “Draper Grand Prize 2018” award, and his work has graced the covers of multiple magazines including Art of the West, American Artist, American Art Collector (twice), Plein Air Magazine, Pastel Journal, Pastel World, and Pratique des Arts.

AWARDS

Mark Arts is proud to offer $3,000 in cash awards to attract leading artists from across the country, including $1,500 for first place. 

 CATALOG

Mark Arts will publish an illustrated catalog with all accepted entries. A complimentary copy will be mailed to each accepted artist at the conclusion of the exhibition.

 VENUE

Mark Arts shall exhibit the work during normal business hours, between Friday, January 8-Saturday, March 13, 2027, in the Gladys and Karl T. Wiedemann Gallery. The Mark Arts galleries are open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., but on certain occasions the gallery may be rented for a private function, and during that time it will be temporarily closed to the public. Such closures will be posted on the Mark Arts website. For private functions, Mark Arts reserves the right to temporarily move art to ensure its safety, or at the request of the rental client.

MEDIA LIMITATIONS

Artists may submit up to four original two-dimensional, representational works of art.  Only oil painting media, including alkyds, will be accepted. Acrylics and oil pastels are not eligible. All paintings must be thoroughly dry.  Minimum artwork size is 8” X 10”. Artwork must be ready to be exhibited, for sale, created in the last two years, and not previously exhibited in Wichita, Kansas.  Artwork should promote an environment conducive to welcoming all audiences to Mark Arts, including families, school tours and community outreach programs.

ELIGIBILITY

Mark Arts encourages artists of diverse backgrounds and perspectives to submit work for consideration. The exhibition is open to all artists living and working in the United States, both amateur and professional. Work must be ready to exhibit, created in the past two years, and not previously exhibited in Wichita, KS. Each artist may enter up to four pieces.