About the Exhibition
The Delaplaine’s National Juried Exhibition is an annual show featuring works in a variety of media by artists from around the region and nation. All media are eligible, including but not limited to: painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, drawing, installation, and sculpture.
Awards
First Place: $1,000
Second Place: $500
Third Place: $250
Honorable Mention: $125
Important Dates
Deadline for Entries:
Sunday, Mar 22, 2026
Notification of Jury Results:
Thursday, Apr 2, 2026
Selected Artworks Delivered:
Apr 17–24, 2026
Juror’s Presentation:
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2 pm
Exhibition Dates:
May 2–Jul 12, 2026
Artwork Pick-Up:
Sunday, Jul 12 & Monday, Jul 13
Application Guidelines
- Artists must enter their artwork through the online portal. (See “Submit Your Work” button above.)
- To enter, artists must create an account on the call for entry platform.
- Three submissions per artist will be accepted.
- For additional requirements and criteria, see “Submit Your Work” button above.
Guidelines and dates are subject to change. Contact the Exhibitions Manager with questions about the guidelines or the application process.
About the 2026 Juror
Kyle Hackett earned his MFA from the LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and his BFA in Fine Arts as a McNair Scholar from the University of Delaware. Hackett has received numerous honors and awards, has been featured in multiple publications, and his work is represented by Goya Contemporary Gallery (Baltimore) and notably collected by Ethan Cohen Gallery (New York), Wangechi Mutu Studio, museums at the University of Delaware and University of Maryland, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Capital One Lounge permanent collection at the Washington Dulles International Airport, the Trawick Foundation, and more.
