NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS: 64th Annual Juried Competition

Sponsored by The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council 

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About the Exhibition

Since 1963, the Masur Museum of Art’s Annual Juried Competition has been a platform for emerging contemporary artists working across the United States. Open to all media and styles, this exhibition has become the museum’s longest-running tradition and one of its most anticipated shows each year.

Each cycle, 1,000–1,500 works are submitted nationwide, while only a select group will be chosen to be on view for four months at the Masur. Alongside institutional recognition, chosen artists will compete for $3,200 in cash prizes awarded to first, second, and third place winners.

This is your opportunity to showcase your work to a diverse public audience, build your exhibition record, and be part of a tradition that has shaped the museum’s history for over sixty years.

This year’s juror: TBA

Important Dates:

Monday, December 16, 2026. 11:59 pm: Online submission deadline

Jan 14, 2027: Artists are notified of the juror’s selections via provided e-mail

February 22 – March 4, 2027: Artwork delivery period

March 11 – May 15, 2027: Exhibition on view at the historic Masur Museum

Opening Reception: March 11, 2027

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