54th Annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Show

The Hoyt Arts Center invites artists ages 18 and older living within 250 miles of New Castle, PA, to enter its 54th Annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Competition. Open to a variety of artistic media, this annual exhibition celebrates the talent and creativity of regional artists, offering an opportunity to showcase their work, gain recognition, and compete for $1,200+ in cash prizes. This year's juror is Anatasia James, the newly appointed director of the Butler Institute of American Art.

Artists are invited to enter the 54th Annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Competition, one of the Hoyt Arts Center’s  longest-running competitions and a celebrated showcase of contemporary art from across the region. 

For more than 50 years, the Regional has given emerging and established artists the opportunity to exhibit their work in a museum setting, compete for cash prizes, and introduce their work to new audiences.

Open to artists ages 18+ living within 250 miles of New Castle, Pennsylvania, the competition welcomes a broad range of media, styles, and artistic perspectives.

PRIZES

1st Place: $600, 2nd Place: $400, 3rd Place: $200. Up to six merit awards at $50 each.

SELECTION & NOTIFICATION

All entries will be reviewed by an independent guest juror. Because this is a competitive juried exhibition, submission does not guarantee acceptance. Artists will be notified of acceptance by March 13, 2027.

DELIVERY, SHIPPING & PICK UP

Accepted artwork must be received at the Hoyt between April 17 - 24. 

Artists are responsible for the delivery and pick-up of all accepted work. Artists shipping work to the Hoyt must include appropriate return shipping instructions and arrangements.

Artwork Pick-Up: July 31 - Aug. 7, 2027

SALES

Sales are encouraged. The Hoyt retains a 30% commission on all sales resulting from the exhibition, so artists should price their work accordingly.

Artist payments will be issued within 30 days of the exhibition’s close. Works not available for purchase must be clearly marked NFS (Not for Sale).

IMPORTANT DATES

Applications Open: December 1, 2026
Application Deadline: February 13, 2027
Exhibition: May 11–July 14, 2027
Meet & Greet: May 15, 2027 | 12–2 pm
Acceptance Notification: March 13, 2027
Accepted Artwork Delivery Dates: April 17- 24, 2027
Artwork Pick-Up: July 31- Aug. 7, 2027

MEET THE JUROR 

Each year, the Hoyt invites an independent guest juror to bring a fresh perspective to the competition, selecting works for the exhibition and determining the award recipients. 

Anastasia James, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Butler Institute of American Art, will serve as juror this year. James is nationally recognized as a museum executive, curator and cultural strategist with more than 20 years experience. She received her bachelor’s degree in art history and museum studies from Chatham College for Women and a master’s degree in curatorial studies from Bard College.

James served as the director of Galleries and Public Art at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust before joining the Butler, and took on curatorial roles through the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, the Andy Warhol Museum and the Queens Museum. 

$35 nonrefundable entry fee for first entry ($25 for Hoyt Members)
$10 nonrefundable entry fee for each additional entry

Applicants will need to upload one photograph of each work entered (maximum file size: 1 MB). Each image file's name must match the title of the artwork before uploading.

• Open to emerging and established artists ages 18+ living within a 250-mile radius of New Castle, PA
• Artwork must be original and completed within the last three years
• Work previously exhibited at the Hoyt Arts Center is not eligible
• Most media will be considered. However, due to the historic nature of the facility, video and installation art cannot be accommodated.
• Work may not exceed 150 lbs. or 48 inches in any direction
• All work must be professionally prepared for display.
• Two-dimensional work must be framed and wired for hanging. Sawtooth hangars are not acceptable.
• Works on paper must be protected by glass.
• Any special display requirements must be clearly noted with the entry