Accepting Work for 48th Elkhart Juried Regional: Sept. 8 - 19

From September 8 through September 19, 2026, the Midwest Museum of American Art will be accepting entries for the 48th Elkhart Juried Regional Art Exhibition. This all-media competition is open to artists 18 years and older who are residents of Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, Jasper, Kosciusko, Lake, LaGrange, LaPorte, Marshall, Newton, Noble, Porter, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Wabash or Whitley counties in Indiana and Berrien, Branch, Cass, or St. Joseph counties in Michigan.

Each entrant may submit one (1) or two (2) works which must be original in concept and execution; created within the last two (2) years; not completed under instruction; and, not previously exhibited at the MMAA or any other competition within the region.

ENTRY FEE:

• $25 for one entry
• $40 for two entries

Entry fees are non-refundable. Limit up to two (2) works per artist.

SIZE LIMITATIONS:

• Length or width may not exceed seven (7) feet
• No work of art may exceed 100 lbs. in weight

FRAMING & PRESENTATION:

• All entries must be prepared for installation.
• Two-dimensional work must be framed and wired for hanging.
• Three-dimensional     work     should     be     self- supporting or be able to be placed on a pedestal.
• No installation pieces accepted.
• No works will be accepted that require the artist presence for installation.