4 Aug 2026

Compete Annual National Juried Exhibition 2026

Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art –  Wausau, WI, United States

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Opportunity Description

U.S. National Deadline: August 15, 2026 – The Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art (WMOCA) Annual National Juried Exhibition (ANJE) is a premier exhibition showcasing a diverse, high quality contemporary art from artists all across the United States. This annual competition features work in ALL medias—including painting, sculpture, woodworking, pottery, water color, mixed media and photography.

Exhibition Dates – September 18th through December 26th

ELIGIBILITY
All entries must meet the following criteria:

  • Open to all artists 18 or older AND a resident of the United States
  • Must be the artist’s own original design and concept
  • Created independently and after February 2023
  • For 2D the longest side should not be larger than 60”
  • For 3D the size of the piece should weigh no more than 150 pounds and under 8’
  • For 3D artwork, the submitted work should be in final material, ready for display
  • In addition, no A.I., computer generated art, or art done in a class, workshop or under supervision is eligible. Digital apps and programs may be used for cropping your own reference photos only. All other media is accepted and encouraged, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional.

NOTE: Digital photography is not considered computer generated art

JUROR – Philip Salamone

AWARD
First place receives a 1 page add in Fine Art Connoisseur magazine!

ENTRY FEE
The $35 Entry Fee covers up to 4 unique submissions.

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About: The Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art will inspire generations of north central Wisconsin residents and visitors from throughout the nation to understand and appreciate the art of our time.

We are located in the historic Wausau Club at 309 McClellan Street in the very heart of Wausau’s vibrant downtown, featuring works by internationally established artists from coast to coast. Our goal is to unleash our region’s creative energy and to engage a broad and diverse audience in conversation about how art connects us, allowing us to grow and thrive as a community.

Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art
309 McClellan Street
Wausau, WI 54403

Opportunity Categories: + Open to All Media. Opportunity Types: Compete. Opportunity Tags: Deadlines 07 July thru Aug, Extended Deadlines Dates, and Open to U.S. Artists Only. Benefits: Exhibition - Group, In-Kind Benefit, and Publication.

Opportunity expires in 5 days.

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