Open to present and former Stark County residents and to those currently working in Stark County.  Entrants must be at least 18 years of age.  All media will be considered. A panel of three independent jurors will select awork to be included and prizes to be awarded.

Each artist may submit up to three digital images of artwork completed within the past two years.  If any staff or juror recognizes artwork suspected to be older than two years, that entry will be disqualified from the show, without opportunity to provide a new one.  Artwork generated by artificial intelligence (AI), the direct authorship of which cannot be proven without citation, will not be accepted.  Artwork residing in collections other than those of the artist themselves are not eligible for submission.

Each artist may submit up to three artworks.  For the jurying process, artwork must be represented by digital photography.  No more than two photographs of each artwork will be allowed.  All components of the artwork must be visible in original submission.  A neutral color background, such as white, black, or gray, is preferable when submitting photos of artists' work that will include background elements.  Each digital file must be 300-dpi in jpeg format.  Do not superimpose any information (including artist's name) on the photographs.  

Digital files must be labeled with artist's last name followed by the artwork title, corresponding exactly with the name and title on the entry form (example: monet_waterlilies). 

Artwork must be completely ready to hang or display.  Works on paper must be framed under glass or Plexiglass. Frames must be sturdy and in good condition.  Clip and plastic box frames are not acceptable, nor are sawtooth hangers.  For safety reasons, all hanging work must have D-rings secured to the back. Click here for more information about proper D-ring use.  Swath and wires will not be used and may need to be removed if impeding the D-rings.  The Museum is not responsible for damage to improperly prepared work.  The Museum reserves the right to reject artwork that is not ready for hanging.  Each entry must be identified with the provided label completely filled out and securely attached to the back.  No components that were not part of the work upon submission may be added to accepted artwork.
 
The exhibit labels and brochure will be reproduced exactly from the entry forms.  Changes will not be allowed after submission.  Labels for the back of artwork will be sent out to be completed before submissions are delivered to the Museum.  If you are unable to print these labels, a small amount of labels will be available upon delivery of artwork.