Venue-Based Exhibitions
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ISEA offers venue-based exhibitions to provide artists the opportunity to compete for the honor of inclusion in an exhibition in a recognized gallery or museum. |
INNOVATIONS 2026 |
The Annual International Open Juried Exhibition, INNOVATIONS, is ISEA's premier artist opportunity with approximately $14,000 USD in cash and material awards. They are as follows: Best of Show Max and Gracie Founders Award $3000.00 2nd Place $2000.00 3rd Place $1500.00 4th Place $1000.00 Juror Award $750.00 ISAP Legacy Award $500.00 Renate Trapkowski Legacy Award $500 10 Merit Awards $400.00 ea 5 Honorable Mention $100.00ea Intake begins June 1 - 30, 2026. | The exhibition opens just prior to the ISEA Annual Symposium each year and is usually hosted in a gallery in the same regional or municipal area as the venue for the symposium. Award winners’ work will also be shown on our home page with a link to all accepted work displayed on our exhibition site. For members of ISEA, inclusion in these exhibitions also counts toward Signature, Nautilus Fellow, and Master Fellow status in the society. A well-known artist is engaged to judge entries into this exhibition. The registration fee is $55 USD for non-members and $30 USD for members. Make sure you understand the Terms and Conditions: Submit your WorkThe exhibition will be held at Tubac Center of the Arts, Tubac, AZ November 6, 2026 - January 3, 2027. Awards will be announced at the Awards Reception December 4, 2026. Accepted artists will be listed here on July 1, 2026. The 2025 exhibition was held at Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, Ormond Beach, FL is visible here online. The 2024 exhibition at the Central Park Place in Grand Haven, MI is visible here online. |
"Plant Based Burger "by Amy Vulfovich 2025 Best of Show - Max & Gracie ISEA Founders Award |
“Nestle” by Kendra Postma, 2024 Best of Show - Max & Gracie ISEA Founders Award |
"Your Mind Sings - Listen" |
"Blink" Jean Pederson 2022 Best of Show Max and Gracie ISEA Founders Award |
